My mum is 87 and prone to being a bit maudlin. Understandable to a certain extent - her health is deteriorating and she's becoming more limited in mobility. I visit as often as I can and take her out if possible. She's beginning to find leaving the house too much of an effort though. She used to be such a vibrant, enthusiastic person but recently she moans a lot and complains about family members, and her health even how bruised the apples are in the shopping.
I understand why she's low but how do I possibly lift her up and get her feeling more positive? Any tips on having a more light-hearted conversation? I've tried talking about funny anecdotes I remember from childhood but she'll always take it to a more sombre discussion. I feel terribly guilty to admit that I'm no longer enjoying the visits though of course I'd never let on.
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