Mother's day is coming, more than likely my last time together with Mom. Any special ideas?

Champagne! It opens the airways and the blood vessels. I'm adding orange juice to mine to make a Mimosa. And don't forget the strawberries dipped in dark chocolate. Chocolate is actually good for COPD as the theobromines in cocoa open the airways and stimulate the heart.

Just want to reflect back this sentence from you Lizajayne: "I have been very blessed to have a wonderful mother, she knows how much I love and respect her, I'm sure what ever I do for her, she will feel loved." Anyone who can contemplate Mother's Day with those words in their heart and mind has much to celebrate AND the celebration is already there, already assured. With or without champagne I toast both of you! Not everyone has this.

My mom's favorite thing is to watch old family video tapes. Second, go through old photo albums. I lure her to my house with lobster, which they NEVER serve in the AL facility ; )

Definitely get her on video, on your phone or camera...ask her questions about her life and what she's learned that she can pass on to you...take lots of photos...Watch a movie she enjoys, take her to brunch,

Whatever is her favorite meal and desert- and family photos. I am making a CD and will hook up my computer to the big screen- photos will automatically keep running and I have added music from her generation.

If she has trouble getting out, get a to go order from her favorite restaurant and rent a movie she would really like. Get out the family photos and talk about who and what. You might want to record this conversation so you or your siblings can view it later. She probably doesn't get out much and might enjoy a nice drive to memory lane locations like the house she grew up in. Keep it simple. Invite only siblings or others you know she would like to see. If you decide to dine out, try to take her either the day before or wait until the after-church crowd clears out about 3:00 so it's less stressful with no waiting time. Above all, have fun.

Whatever she wants to do. I lost my mother last year, and would do anything to have her around for Mother's Day. She loved a spa experience with massage and facial I got her one year.

Whatever her special interest, take photos so you'll have those lasting memories, talk, and most of all, make sure she's enjoying herself.

I may be in the same boat w/ my mom. I would ask her what she'd like to do, and take lots & lots of pictures & videos w/ your cell phone.

My mom is on 16 different medications, I would never dare to serve her any drink that would react with the medications. She is home bound, in fact she only leaves her chair to potty. She is sleeping most all of the day and night. I was thinking about all of the wonderful ideas, your mothers are very lucky to have daughters like you all. I think I shall get a large blooming planter that hangs from the front of the window, this would be something that she would see when she is awake during the day. Most likely a home cooked meal to share with her, she eats very little now, but tries to make dad and I happy by eating what she can. I have been very blessed to have a wonderful mother, she knows how much I love and respect her, I'm sure what ever I do for her, she will feel loved. Thanks so much for your input. Lisa

Mybe your question was more of an emotional one. I suggest treating it like a normal Mother's Day, leave the sense of finality out of the picture. But do get a picture, one for you, one for mom, of both of you. Get prettied up and either have brunch in with her favorite foods or views, and you. Mostly she will want you. My Dad enjoys the hummingbird feeder by the window.