Why not get her a "track phone" or something similar where you buy minutes for the phone, and you can call her on that phone so you can talk to her whenever you want to. Just keep track of the minutes on that phone, and be sure to replace the minutes whenever they get low. You can do that right from the phone when they get low. I've had one at one time, and they come in handy. That way you don't have to get a cell phone with a contract, and all that nonsense!

Just a suggestion, but it would help to keep you in contact with her more often. I know it's hard when they're in a nursing home. It's a shame they don't put phones in the nursing homes. I think they should, darn it but I know it would be quite an expense.

An attendant could help your Mom with the phone call, if she couldn't handle the phone herself. Perhaps you could call the home ahead of time to arrange your phone call to her so they could be on hand to get the phone to her, etc. It's worth a try.

God bless sweetie. I wish I could help you more. Please take care. Hugs, Lee