Jane: So mom is out of the woods and resting comfortably. 
George: Thanks! So glad you were there to be with her!
Jane: No problem. Just wonder what we should do going forward?
George: What do you mean?
Jane: She’s very unsteady and may be worse now after the fall. How will she be able to stay on her own?
George: Oh, I see. I didn’t know she was that bad.
Jane: Yes, she is. You haven’t seen her in a while.
George: True. I can’t afford the plane tickets.
Jane: I understand, not your fault! 
George: Sorry!
Jane: It’s okay; I just want to get your thoughts on mom. Should we try to hire someone to look in on her daily? Move her laundry to the upstairs? What do you think?
George: I think we should definitely try to avoid having the laundry on a different floor or get a stair lift or something. Which is cheaper?
Jane: I think a stair lift is a few thousand, but so would a plumbing job and getting a stackable that would fit upstairs. About even, in other words. Not sure what she’ll go for. Probably neither!
George: She might go for the lift then. Keeps everything pretty much the same.
Jane: True.
George: What about getting someone to check on her?
Jane: I was thinking the neighbor. She’s retired and I’d offer to pay her to pop in once a day and have coffee, keep her company. Can you help out with the cash?
George: Not really. I’m pretty strapped and need to save for a plane ticket back, apparently!
Jane: Okay, I’ll see what I can figure out.
George: What did the doctor say?
Jane: She didn’t break anything, just a bad sprain where she tried to catch herself.
George: Thank God she didn’t hit her head!
Jane: I know!
George: Good thing you were dropping by anyway. How long did she lay there?
Jane: Not long, an hour or so. Long enough!
George: She must have been scared. I’ll call her later. Do they let her have her phone?
Jane: Yes, but it may need to be charged. Call the hospital and ask for 2231.
George: Okay.
Jane: Speak soon. Love you!
George: Love you too and thanks again!
Jane and George's mother fell and had a bad sprain trying to catch herself. George hasn't seen mum long due to expensive plane tickets. They consider hiring a retired neighbour to check on mum daily and spend some time with her, but George can't help with it financially. He will call mum later.