I cannot seem to make her happy and have told her we are very happy having her close. She is getting depressed since falling out of bed. Mom is 87 and does not do anything but watch TV and play games on her computer. Any ideas of how to convince her she is welcome and not a burden?
Unless she has severe dementia, there is some way she could help out so she doesn't feel like her life as an important and useful member of the family is over.
Of course, having something to do and feeling needed is also good, but I have found that when the activity is over, the person goes back to being depressed.
Still, I would try to engage her in activities at church, senior center, etc. as much as possible. I've read that untreated depression can contribute to dementia. I've seen that happen.