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[quote=Anonymous]It sounds like she is either trying to feel useful/needed or she finds comfort in doing the tasks she did when she felt good.  My mom was visiting over the holidays and we were renovating the kitchen (sometimes you do silly things to get a project completed when the contractor has an opening). I was emptying the drawers and my mom offered to wipe out the insides. I didn't want her to wear herself out but agreed to let her help. After she finished one drawer her who demeanor changed. She stopped complaining about aches and pains. Her mood improved and she looked 15 years younger. Afterwards she said it felt so nice to be needed.

Maybe see if you can find a few tasks to have her help with.  If you can plan something then maybe she will be ok with not coming every day.

Can she see well and write? Maybe she could write out some recipe cards for the meals you liked growing up. Then she could come over and teach the grandkids how to make it.  Give her a purpose and an opportunity to work with the next generation. [/quote]

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