Incontinence

"You know about mum's incontinence?" brother asked. What a way to start a conversation in the morning...

"Yes, I know."

"You know she can't differentiate between urinating and defecating? I don't want to scare you, but I've spoken to a number of people, and it's a sign at the end that the bodily functions are failing..."

I know. I know. I've seen how mum has to wear diapers and has to have her diapers changed every hour or so. The carer said there's often poo and pee at the same time, even though
Mum doesn't eat much. Even the nurse is puzzled where the faeces is coming from... I know. I know. I know...

Mum is declining... Her life signs are fading. I know, and I do not flinch. Not yet.