Mom's anxiety level is not allowing her to relax enough and for some reason she is terrified to stay alone at night. When she doesn't know who is going to stay with her that night she is totally consumed with her fear. Lorraine has been kind enough to stay on her hide-a-bed 2 nights and Patti, a nurse who is currently on sick leave from Jubilee, has stayed with her one night. Last night it was my turn and I'll be there again tonight.
Several people have now told me that this is quite common - the things one learns when encountering something new! I have now contacted the Hospice Group who have a list of folks who will stay. I have no idea if this will ever resolve into trust of the staff at Jubilee or if she just thinks that she is staying at a motel somewhere - like she did this morning. Any friends who could manage an overnight would certainly be welcome.
Today is the first day that she went to the dining room for breakfast - I helped her dress. Unfortunately there was no one but her at her assigned table. Making friends would be so good.
Things will also be better once she gets her phone installed because she may not feel quite so cut off. I just hope that she doesn't call me too often.
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