My mum is 83 and has bowel cancer which is progressing. She sleeps a lot and doesn’t eat but has generally has brightened when she gets visitors. Her mindset has changed recently and is highly anxious and has been struggling in some activities such as using her iPad (her lifeline these days as she isn’t able to do much)
I don’t know if this mental change is permanent or not but was wondering if others had experienced it and if there is a good way of supporting someone who is struggling mentally
with thanks
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