Weather Gets Cooler-Only the 90's

Finally a turn in the weather.  The relentless scorching heat seems to be gone finally.  We have a had a couple days in the low 90's but the humidity has risen considerably due to rain in and around the area.  It just misses us every time so far.  But we hold out hope since there is still a chance.  

Mom's doctor did give her some meds to help prevent any more mental decline.  But as we feared, what's lost is lost.  Can't be fixed.  The meds she got are somewhat complicated to take for the first month.  They have a color coded package that should make it easier.  But she confuses days now to.  So I have bought her a didgital calendar that has the day prominently displayed.  She got new glasses and those are now a problem and she calls continuously about them.  It is an involved subject as most things are with her.  For such a simple life she has the complaints have increased exponnentially.  Things come out of her mouth now that most polite folks would never say in public.  Nothing vulgar yet but mostly critical of others.  Although she has said sh-t while talking to 'K'.  She has never used foul language before.  It seems to be something that is increasing.  She would be horrified if she was aware. Fortunately she doesn't get out much.  We did check with the assisted living section and memory care area of her facility.  They were very helpful and like I had thought she is not at that level care yet.  She is healthy as anyone at 91 years old could be.  So she wouldn't be approved for a move, even though she wants to.  They have no room anyway.  And they are even more expensive, prohibitive in fact.  So that is something on the horizen that will have to be dealt with.

I met with my doctor again regading the issues I have with my cervical spine and left arm and shoulder.  He is refering me to a Pain Management doctor.  He tells me we will try injections to help alleviate the pain and is getting me an anti inflamatory  that should help some.  He says it is sort of a trial and error with how effective the injections are.  We will have to wait and see.  The next step is neurosurgery.  I will do all I can to avoid that.  

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