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As for being sad, that seems like a perfectly appropriate response to the situation. When bad things happen, it is normal to feel bad. If you seem to be stuck, if you are having a hard time working through the sadness and moving on to do what needs to be done, then perhaps a support group or counselling, or even medication for you should be considered.
In addition to trating her broken leg, has your mother had a through geriatric workup? You say she doesn't have Alzheimers -- has that been determined medically? Have other forms of dementia been eliminated? How about depression?
My heart goes out to you. Get some help with the Medicaid application. Get some help for yourself if the sadness lingers on and on or is overwhelming. And come here to vent often.
You will be happy again. Life goes on. Some days it is worse, and many days it is better. Grab little chunks of happiness where you can. Don't feel guilty about feeling happy! Life is not fair, but it is good. I don't think we are ever the same after experiencing a huge loss -- the death of a parent, the disability of a loved one. But humans are amazingly resilient. We may never be the same, but we will be happy. (I'm counting on it!)
Be careful with the meds. Learn why they are giving her each Rx. Ask about the side effects and ask how long she will need to be on them. That may be why you are getting the blank expression.
good luck...try not to let your sadness get in the way of helping your Mom. I find that when I am backed into a corner, a solution, that I never even considered, seems to present itself.