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[quote=Anonymous]I haven’t been in her exact situation but I’ve been bedridden before and have had some life tragedy as most have. If it were my mom, I might try to validate her feelings without encouraging her to wallow. Tell her it must be hard going from active to such a challenge and that the grandkids are thinking of her and ready whenever she is.Instead of trying to cheer her up with comedies, offer shows that are easy to go in and out of, not plot heavy yet interesting like documentaries, nature shows, etc. A little routine and structure to her day can help it not feel endless, even if it’s minor like when she will brush her teeth, when to eat, when a certain tv show is, when she will take one or two calls and when she can fit a nap in. I like someone’s suggestion of a short time for music. Help her set a few small goals and talk to the experts about how best for her to move through her day.[/quote]
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