OMG! SOOOO glad she's in the hospital getting looked after!!
It's got to be tough on you, not being able to give her a hug. And I don't understand the reason why you can't wear a gown and mask to see her.
When I was in the hospital a couple of weeks ago, I was in the ICU ward, and there were visitors to patients there.
I understand the hospital is liable for everything that goes on, but there's got to be a line somewhere thats got to be set.
It's not fair to people who need to physically be in the same room with someone.
If she doesn't have one already, I would suggest a baby doll for your mother.
Supposedly, they help them cope with being alone, or not having anyone to talk with.
They are supposed to be a very good therapy tool.
It started as a therapy tool for Dementia patients, but others have found that these dolls work on seniors that are lonely, have too much quiet time, are beginning to show signs of dementia or Alzheimer's, or don't have any friends or family to visit them.
This article is about dementia patients, but the info about the doll is useful.
https://dailycaring.com/the-positive-effect-of-therapy-dolls-for-dementia/
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