mom in-between care needs advice
My mom lives independently, still drives BUT is majorly declining. She has been tested and dx of "mild cognative decline" 2 months ago. Since then she can no longer manage her own meds (but could 2 months ago), has been driving on a flat tire (10 PSI) and is generally more confused. BUT still has friends over for dinner. So she is a tweener at this point. I soon see her not driving any more (today she drives 2 miles max to a store etc). She lives quite close to us so I am able (in addition to like the million other things I am doing) set up her meds (but even now she skipped a full morning and a full night of meds in the last 2 weeks) and check in on her etc.
Any advice for what is to come. Any advice for say if we are going on vacation for a week (we moved across the country 3 years ago with her so we are not near long term friends -- my sibling lives a 9 hr drive from us) what to do.
Also please send wine.
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