@paulc Thanks, P:aul. I am aware of those distinctions. My father-in-law is in memory care and our family lives that daily. I obviously wasn't specific enough in my post, as my point was regardless of the type of care, as a congressperson being essentially absent perhaps without anyone's knowledge, but certainly without official acknowledgement (many have taken leave before due to circumstances such as health) it just seems more than a little problematic.