Weekend Update

My weekend was similar to MK's, and I was alarmed at the changes I saw since my last weekend 4?5? weeks ago. Even with one and a half Ambien pills Mom slept very little. She cried out a lot, and every time I went to check nothing seemed to be wrong unless it's the bed sore. She ate very little, and it was hell trying to get her to take her pills. Can we get these meds in liquid form? We tried to crush them up and put them in food, but it was difficult. Since my last visit I noticed a significant change in dexterity. She cannot grasp pills anymore. Sometimes she can with difficulty, but it's slow going and frustrating for her. She can still hold a fork, but with the same slow effort. Also I noticed that she doesn't read anymore. On Sunday Jackie came over and gave a short prayer service with communion, Mom conversed with her, smiled at the jokes, even made some of her own now and again, so she's still active mentally. We watched "The War" dvds and movies on TVand she's perfectly fine talking about them. Four weeks ago she was able to "slow dance" to the bathroom, but she told me very clearly this visit that "she can't go in there." She can hardly stand up. Was this a down cycle? Permanent trend? I guess we''ll see.