person A: My mom said she'd go to the doctor the next time she started feeling weird heart palpitations again. I'm about a thousand miles away from her_comma_ so I can't force her to go. But I'm worried about her_comma_ as she's always avoided the doctor_comma_ and always been in poor health. Hope she does the right thing
person B: I hope so_comma_ too. Heart conditions can be scary! Do you have anyone closer to her that could check in?
person A: Sort of.. we have a neighbor that's been by her for 10 years_comma_ and they've been friends for a long time. But she's older herself_comma_ and has her own worries_comma_ so it's not like I can put more on her plate. My mother is just stubborn. I love her to death_comma_ but she's kind of a "What will be_comma_ will be" type person_comma_ and just assumes life will happen and you can_comma_ nor should_comma_ do anything to get in the way of it.
person B: I know quite a few people that live their lives that way. I can see some of the reasons why a person would think that -- but it's still difficult when it comes to the health of someone you love.