My daily update on Mom

Took Mom to the doctor today. When I arrived at FC, she was sitting out front of the dining hall. I asked her if she had eaten and she said no. Then she told me about burning her tongue and throat on chewing gum. Said she had chewed other pieces from the same pack and no problem. Mom saved the piece she was chewing. I asked her if she had a cup of coffee this morning and she said "yes, but the coffee pot doesn't work right". I wonder if she really burned her tongue and throat on the coffee. I had her show the doctor her tongue and the doctor was alarmed. I wanted to see if the Doctor saw it to be sure this was a real event. We had gone to the doctor for a follow up from an appointment we had a couple of weeks ago. They had done a cat scan. Results came back normal. Doctor she officially has dementia and prescribed some meds for her. Also supposed to take her to a neurologist. Mom seemed okay other than that. Checked out a boarding house called Cascade Park Gardens. The name does not fit the look of the place. Inside smelled like those deordant cakes they used to put in toilets. Staff and service seemed really good the the look of the place was kind of depressing and dreary. Lots of activities, whereas, the AFH's don't have activities. Called brother Bill and Lois to see if they preferred something closer or something with more activities. They both said something closer as in the AFH. The next closes BH would be in University Place or Seattle. So will continue to check out AFH's. (two tomorrow) When in the elevator at the doctor's, Mom touched my arm and gave me a loving look and said that she was so appreciative of the time I am spending with her.