Not going quietly

My mum has always been energetic and hates sitting around.  She’s still the same, even with dementia and in a care home.   The staff say she's always wanting to help.    

Currently her calling is to clear the plates at meal-times.  Except she starts doing this as soon as she has finished, even if no one else has.  This results in a plate tug-o'-war, with other residents loudly complaining that they are still eating.  

It doesn’t make her popular at table.

This week, for reasons unknown, she decided to collect clothes (wash-day memories?)  from  rooms on her corridor and dump them in a huge heap by the front door.  It took someone all day to sort it out.  

It might be easier for staff to have residents who snore in armchairs.    But I rather admire my mum’s spirit.