Kathleen,

If your mom is depressed, no amount of good news or cheeriness on your part is going to change her perspective. Have her doctor treat her depression as soon as possible.

It's difficult to do sometimes, but as a caregiver you have to remember that the depression is a sickness too and try not to get too discouraged (or annoyed and frustrated with her).

She does sound like she is doing well, which is great news to all of us. I'm sure you are relieved.

Keep us posted on her progress.