Well, today sees the return of the half-pallet & dog bed to the side of the bed, so that the old lady can get up onto the bed, or snooze beside it undisturbed.
Comes alongside the final decision that walkies have to be a short-round, drop her off, and then continue, as 20 minutes is pushing her limits, and 10 is more comfortable for her.
But hey, on the bright side, we're approaching 2 years since her cancer came back, and was declared untreatable. She's absolutely riddled, but it doesn't seem to be effecting her other than itching, and a sore lump - both of which are treatable(ish).