Well the discussion of moving “home” has been escalating this week. It’s hard to go along with her stories sometimes, but we all decided that it’s best to let her live the fantasy reminding her to save money to move “home”, which is appeasing her wanderlust. Besides contradicting her just gets her upset and mad that we are keeping her from home. I also remind her there is a family reunion coming up on Memorial Day. That helps too.

The warmer weather is giving her reason to start walking again, unfortunately her mental abilities to recognize the neighborhood have decreased so much more then 6 months ago when she last took her walks around the block. Yesterday the boys drove in the driveway to her standing outside, trying the doors. She had locked herself out. It’s only a matter of time that she gets lost. We need to change the locks and doors. I’ve heard of black rugs being a deterrent for people with Alzheimer’s. I’m willing to try it. I don’t want her to feel like a prisoner, but we can’t hold vigil 24/7 either.

She’s been wearing her full coat, gloves and boots around the house for a few days now, despite telling her to “take her coat off and stay awhile!” She’s not cold. 🤷‍♀️ we all asked. I feel like the second I turn my back she’s going to make a run for Salt Lake City.

Jack worked up the courage to play piano. Mom has been okay about it, besides the constant reminder “that’s MY piano, you know” he’s getting pretty good.

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