Baubles, Bangles and Beads

Mom did well today, and at least the doctor explained what has been causing some of her unusual behavior.  She pulled out her Foley catheter during her last hospitalization--the week of Aug. 13th, and developed a septic bladder infection.  In Seniors, sepsis can really cause strange conduct:  Mom is fixated on houses of ill repute; the fact that I am working with another woman at the local high school, but have not told my Mother what the project involved ( I told her that it was a matter of National Security, and I could not discuss it until she obtained a security clearance). 

Anyhow, today, Mom was her old self for a while:  alert, and able to discuss things rationally, but it faded as she became tired ( after 4 hours sitting up in a chair).  Then the games began.  First, her roomate asked me to help her and Mom, because they were being held hostage.  I said I would make a few phone calls:  I learned the hard way that hospitalized seniors do not want to be brought back to your reality:  they prefer their own.

Then, Mom whispered complaints about her roomate, saying she was quite senile.  My dear Mom then spoiled her image of being the mentally sound occupant  by singing a Gershwin tune in the style of 'Jingle Dogs".   Loudly.   I asked her to quiet down, because her roomie had fallen asleep.  Mom quieted, waited a few moments, then decided to meow like a cat.  I asked "why are you meowing?" and she cheerfully replied "why not?"    I didn't have a good answer, so I let her win that round.

Tomorrow, if her test results are good:  the urine culture, and the leg wound continues to heal, Mom can return to the Rehab Center.  If all goes well, she might be home in 10 days.