I’m trying to decide whether or not to go home…

I’ve been visiting with the folks, my brother has been here the last couple of of days, and my youngest sister and niece live with them. We had a good time until this past evening.
Mom took a fall in the middle of the night and an ambulance was called. I just spoke with the ER doctor—she broke her nose ! Painful, but he says she will heal.
He says otherwise, they ran several tests and physically she’s healthy…why is she so confused ? Dementia, I told him. Ah, he replied sadly. They’ll be releasing her soon. I needed to leave today because of my own doctor appts this week, but felt guilty.
Still, she will be in very good hands when she returns.
This is the most difficult time the family has faced. 😞

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Piper · 61-69, F

I'm so sorry to hear about your mom's fall and injury, bijoux. It's good knowing that the doctor feels she will recover and heal okay from that. I can understand you feeling guilty about leaving, even knowing she'll be in good hands when she gets home. Still, I agree with what someone else said...that you taking care of yourself is important not just for you, but for your parents.

I can only imagine the pain of seeing a parent decline with dementia, and I have. My heart goes out to you, your father and all of you who love and treasureyour mom. It has to be so very hard. 😞