My 88 yo Mom is now spending most of her time in bed or asleep in her chair in the living room. She is no longer able to read, due to declining vision and inability to follow a written story of any kind. She will occasionally watch the news with my Dad. She seems to be losing her hearing as well, but I think that may be more cognitive than a true hearing issue.
When she was younger she loved all manner of games. But I’m at a loss as to what, if anything, might capture her interest.
Thoughts?
But yeah, if she seems content I wouldn't push her.
It’s hard to believe that *this* is your mother, inn’it? So different from the person you’ve known for decades.
It does a number on us adult children.
The turtle routine is very, very common after a certain age. Or after a decline that produces multiple issues.
Is Mom moaning that she’s bored and lonely? If not, she’s probably fine with her resignation.
Granted, it does not make sense to those of us who still have some spring in our step. But it is what it is. (Sorry! I know that phrase is overused. But sometimes it really fits.)