At the hair salon

I had an appointment at the hair salon for a haircut and hair coloring. It took an hour and a half from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. I had a lively conversation with my usual hairstylist about caregiving.
My mother has been hospitalized since January. According to the letter I received yesterday, it seems she will be living at home after discharge. Her level of caregiving needs is at level 2, which means she can walk indoors and manage living alone if she uses a helper and a meal delivery service. Living alone in a countryside house without supermarkets or convenience stores seems quite challenging. However, living at home may be more comfortable for her as there are more rules in nursing homes.
The main concern with living at home is the risk of falling. The hairstylist's aunt fell at home and fractured her femur, requiring caregiving. Many elderly people refuse to let anyone come into their homes and insist that their children take care of them, even if they are busy with work. If the children have jobs, balancing work and caregiving becomes difficult. They may manage initially, but caregiving is a long journey that doesn't end in a week or a month. Gradually, they'll become physically and emotionally tired. Caregiver burnout is a real possibility.
We talked about various topics while getting my haircut and hair colored. My hair feels shiny and great. The salon is on the second floor of a nearby supermarket, so I did some shopping before heading home. I stayed up late for an online exchange event that ended at 1:00 last night, so I will take a nap after lunch and before the day service user returns home.