If you have neigbors, or friends, who are 'old and alone', don't forget to check on them. A quick 'hey, how ya doin'' phone call means a lot, and can also divert disaster. Quick personal story: My one friend of 60+ years, lives alone and has medical issues galore. Her family is busy, and they don't really check on her very often. I told her that I'd be calling or sending a text every day/every other day, just to check in and yak a while. A few days ago, I called numerous times, and texted...always get a text back. I didn't hear from her by morning of day 3, I called her daughter to go check on her. Her phone was dead, her back surgery didn't heal (bone pressing on cord & nerves)...she could not get out of bed for 3 days. Nothing to eat or drink, or get her insulin she needs! She actually had to be rescued. I only tell the story to remind people, that older folk, esp. living by themselves, need to be checked on here and there. Her Dr said one more day and she would have died.

Bless you for posting this! So very important. After Mom passed away in a medical facility and they would not let me in to see her after a stroke left her unsble to speak during the beginning of covid, I make sure other elderly do not feel alone! Grocery pickup, taking to doc appointments, visiting when they have no one, doing wellness checks, etc. They are so appreciative and their smiles light up the room with Thanks! 🙏🏻❤️ They have much yet to give!

Sad to hear your experience with your Mom's last days. That whole deal back then was so hard on our loved ones who passed all alone, and grossly unfair to those who loved them and worried! Bless your heart for keeping an eye out on your elderly friends, that's the true spirit of a loving heart! and "love thy neighbor"!