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Could she still help at the food pantry somehow even in a small way? Maybe if they understand her situation she could do something to feel she is being productive.
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Hi Grace - welcome to 'here', but sorry for the reason.
I am agreeing with idbehappy2. Perhaps the food pantry could find something for her to do maybe a day or 2 a week? Can she still sort through items?
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Welcome. So sorry about your Mom. Does she help at home? Simple things like folding clothes, sorting objects, dusting, sorting photos might help. My DH would sit for hours and rearrange the pantry. I saw a video where a caregiver gave her Dad 3 different colors of sweetener packets and 3 bins and he sat and sorted them over and over. Also your Mom still thinks she has the job to go to. That’s very common. Also make sure there are locks on the inside of the doors at home that she can’t open so she can’t leave and wander.
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