Greetings to all---
A quick update about Bob--he is walking more and more with the walker---but needs the wheelchair also. His legs and back are getting stronger every day. He is also walking straighter (when he is not too tired). The therapists pushed him to the limit, so when he sleeps he is really out. Unfortunately, these deep sleep naps are during the day and he still has trouble sleeping at night. He is also able to do so much more for himself, like dressing (upper body; lower body is still difficult), brushing teeth and hair, eating well--- reaching for items etc... He gets up from the bed into the wheelchair or walker with minimum assist, same with bathroom commode and shower slide bench.
Bob came home on Thursday, the 26th returning once again to Home Health Care. We will be exercising with him at least twice a day, and walking as much as possible. Any one who would like to come and walk with him or exercise would be greatly appreciated. We have an aide coming in every day for one or two hours as well as out patient physical therapy and therapists from Home Health. I don't have a schedule yet and it will probably take us a couple weeks to develop one.
We sent out an invitation that we will have an open house celebrating Bob's 80th birthday and "I can walk" celebration. We had originally mentioned the middle of July, but we now feel that would be too soon. August 2 should give him enough time. Will keep you posted on details!
I have been getting more sleep, but I think I was so sleep deprived for so long that I still fall asleep within a minute or two when I lay or sit down and often wake up two hours later in a half sitting position on the way to lay down!!
Thank you, everyone, for the visits, cards, phone calls and prayers---much appreciated!
It is wonderful having him home!!
Priscilla
Thursday, July 3, 2008
Sunday, June 22, 2008
Greetings to all---
A quick update about Bob--he is walking more and more with the walker---but needs the wheelchair also. His legs and back are getting stronger every day. He is also walking straighter (when he is not too tired). The therapists have been pushing him to the limit this last week, so when he sleeps he is really out. Unfortunately, these deep sleep naps are during the day and he still has trouble sleeping at night. He is also able to do so much more for himself, like dressing (upper body; lower body is still difficult), brushing teeth and hair, eating well--- reaching for items etc... He gets up from the bed into the wheelchair or walker with minimum assist, same with bathroom commode and shower slide bench.
Bob will be coming home on Thursday, the 26th so we will once again began Home Health Care. We will be exercising with him at least twice a day, and walking as much as possible. Any one who would like to come and walk with him or exercise would be greatly appreciated. We have an aide coming in every day for one or two hours as well as out patient physical therapy and therapists from Home Health. I don't have a schedule yet and it will probably take us a couple weeks to develop one.
We have mentioned to several of you that we will have an open house celebrating Bob's 80th birthday and "I can walk" celebration. We did mention the middle of July, but we now feel that would be too soon--after we are home for a few days and see how all is going, we will find a date that will work. Tentatively, August 2 may give him enough time. Will keep you posted!
The house is almost ready for him---some safety bars still to install--will be a new life around here!
I have been getting more sleep, but I think I was so sleep deprived for so long that I still fall asleep within a minute or two when I lay or sit down and often wake up two hours later in a half sitting position on the way to lay down!!
Thank you, everyone, for the visits, cards, phone calls and prayers---much appreciated!
Am looking forward to having him home!!
Priscilla
A quick update about Bob--he is walking more and more with the walker---but needs the wheelchair also. His legs and back are getting stronger every day. He is also walking straighter (when he is not too tired). The therapists have been pushing him to the limit this last week, so when he sleeps he is really out. Unfortunately, these deep sleep naps are during the day and he still has trouble sleeping at night. He is also able to do so much more for himself, like dressing (upper body; lower body is still difficult), brushing teeth and hair, eating well--- reaching for items etc... He gets up from the bed into the wheelchair or walker with minimum assist, same with bathroom commode and shower slide bench.
Bob will be coming home on Thursday, the 26th so we will once again began Home Health Care. We will be exercising with him at least twice a day, and walking as much as possible. Any one who would like to come and walk with him or exercise would be greatly appreciated. We have an aide coming in every day for one or two hours as well as out patient physical therapy and therapists from Home Health. I don't have a schedule yet and it will probably take us a couple weeks to develop one.
We have mentioned to several of you that we will have an open house celebrating Bob's 80th birthday and "I can walk" celebration. We did mention the middle of July, but we now feel that would be too soon--after we are home for a few days and see how all is going, we will find a date that will work. Tentatively, August 2 may give him enough time. Will keep you posted!
The house is almost ready for him---some safety bars still to install--will be a new life around here!
I have been getting more sleep, but I think I was so sleep deprived for so long that I still fall asleep within a minute or two when I lay or sit down and often wake up two hours later in a half sitting position on the way to lay down!!
Thank you, everyone, for the visits, cards, phone calls and prayers---much appreciated!
Am looking forward to having him home!!
Priscilla
Thursday, June 12, 2008
Greetings All!
Bob has graduated from walking the parallel bars to walking with a walker---two days ago he walked 22 feet three times and yesterday almost 90 feet total!! He is still pretty shaky but is building strength every day. All of his functions are slowly improving. Some of the therapists feel he is not trying enough---they were not around eight months ago!! I am very pleased with his progress.
He wants to stay until the end of the month, but they want him to go home sooner. He wants to be as strong as possible so that he can do most everything for himself. The house is not ready for him yet, and I doubt will be for at least two more weeks. I just ordered all the safety bars and shower necessities---lots of changes to be made.
We want to thank all the people who have visited him, and the cards and phone calls. He is so pleased to tell me about them. But especially, all the prayers; his present status would not be possible without the many prayers from all of you and many others. All the positive thoughts and prayers have surrounded him since October---thank you very much. We especially want to thank our Pastor, Daniel Foster, for his continued visits and the monthly Communion. This has meant so much to us.
And while I am on this subject, Bob Garland, the leader of the senior group at church "Silver Servants" has been a faithful visitor, even when Bob falls asleep on him!! And of course Carol Nohavac, the great organizer and the most patient person on earth---she is still helping---Thank you---and thank you everyone who has helped him reach this level of health.
Also all five children, spouses and families have been so helpful, what would I have done without them?!!
I am finally getting consistent sleep---have had several nights of seven hours without waking. It is just amazing how good it feels to finally have some energy!! I have to keep my health up as I don't know what the future will bring.
I will be spending the night again so need to get some of his laundry ready-----Thank you everybody!
Priscilla
Bob has graduated from walking the parallel bars to walking with a walker---two days ago he walked 22 feet three times and yesterday almost 90 feet total!! He is still pretty shaky but is building strength every day. All of his functions are slowly improving. Some of the therapists feel he is not trying enough---they were not around eight months ago!! I am very pleased with his progress.
He wants to stay until the end of the month, but they want him to go home sooner. He wants to be as strong as possible so that he can do most everything for himself. The house is not ready for him yet, and I doubt will be for at least two more weeks. I just ordered all the safety bars and shower necessities---lots of changes to be made.
We want to thank all the people who have visited him, and the cards and phone calls. He is so pleased to tell me about them. But especially, all the prayers; his present status would not be possible without the many prayers from all of you and many others. All the positive thoughts and prayers have surrounded him since October---thank you very much. We especially want to thank our Pastor, Daniel Foster, for his continued visits and the monthly Communion. This has meant so much to us.
And while I am on this subject, Bob Garland, the leader of the senior group at church "Silver Servants" has been a faithful visitor, even when Bob falls asleep on him!! And of course Carol Nohavac, the great organizer and the most patient person on earth---she is still helping---Thank you---and thank you everyone who has helped him reach this level of health.
Also all five children, spouses and families have been so helpful, what would I have done without them?!!
I am finally getting consistent sleep---have had several nights of seven hours without waking. It is just amazing how good it feels to finally have some energy!! I have to keep my health up as I don't know what the future will bring.
I will be spending the night again so need to get some of his laundry ready-----Thank you everybody!
Priscilla
Friday, May 30, 2008
Greetings everyone,
Just a quick note here, Bob is having surgery tomorrow morning between eight and eleven to have the peg tube removed from his stomach. He is eating normally now so it is in the way for dressing, bathing, etc...
When he walked with the parallel bars and therapist this morning, his steps were much more firm and about four-five inches long---wonderful progress!
Thank you everyone, for your visits and cards--we are both so appreciative of all the support we are getting. God Bless you, everyone!
Priscilla
Just a quick note here, Bob is having surgery tomorrow morning between eight and eleven to have the peg tube removed from his stomach. He is eating normally now so it is in the way for dressing, bathing, etc...
When he walked with the parallel bars and therapist this morning, his steps were much more firm and about four-five inches long---wonderful progress!
Thank you everyone, for your visits and cards--we are both so appreciative of all the support we are getting. God Bless you, everyone!
Priscilla
Thursday, May 29, 2008
Greetings everyone! Here is an update from my Mom - it is a long one, but worth the read... a very thorough update on my Dad's progress as well as some comments about her own health. She truly is amazing and has shown us all her incredible strength... but I'm glad she's letting us all know her needs as well!
Hope everyone you are all well.
Love,
--
~Noelle~
Hope everyone you are all well.
Love,
--
~Noelle~
Dear Family and Friends,
Today was the most exciting day in months! Bob took his first steps! He was at the parallel bars with the therapist close to him. Holding on to the parallel bars, he was able to lift his right foot a tiny bit and stepped forward about 1/2 inch, then his left foot and so on for about two feet! The look of joy on his face was so wonderful to see. I was right behind him with the wheelchair in case he fell. It was just fantastic! He was so tired after that session, took a real good nap before lunch; he is really progressing.
I need to address an issue some of you may not be aware of. Several people have mentioned or e-mailed that Bob had a stroke--he never did have a stroke. It was a very serious staph infection that killed him twice the first day he was in the hospital. He was resuscitated both times but for several days it was touch and go. He was also given too much of a "relaxing drug" that put him into the coma initially. Ten days into the hospital stay he died from a massive heart attack and was resuscitated again. He was in ICU most of the five weeks and one day when he kind of uttered the word "home". He was able to whisper a little and could shake his head up and down. I asked him if he wanted to go home and he shook his head "yes". His eyes were also partially open and would track me and others around the room. We felt that he could understand most of what we said and responded to questions with an up and down nod when appropriate.
He had x-rays and MRI's almost every morning and I was always told that there was no evidence of stroke or brain damage. At the beginning we were encouraged to pull life support, but as he began to open his eyes and track us, it would have been a tough decision. He did have blood clots in both upper arms.
He went in on October 13th and came home to Home Hospice on November 18th. I was told that he had two days to live, at most three. The first several days it was tough going but I could see a tiny bit of improvement most every day. On Thanksgiving morning I heard him say "Hon" out loud; that was a real step forward. His voice and speech have continued to improve to where he is almost normal.
The first three-four months were very exhausting for him--and me!---but the progression was so encouraging. He started moving fingers, toes, hands, feet, then arms and legs. Then one day he shrugged his entire torso a minuscule bit! Every new movement gave me (and others) the strength to continue caring for him.
Hospice provided wonderful aides and therapists and once they realized he really was going forward, they were even more helpful and encouraging. The "Exercise Brigade" (volunteers from church, the neighborhood, family and friends) were here almost every day to work with his arms and legs, then sitting up, getting into the hoyer and sling and a lot of encouragement to move and strengthen muscles as much as possible. The first week of April he was upgraded to Home Health Care and that new group of aides and therapists were very aggressive with body movement and building strength. On May 6th he went into the Acute Rehab Unit at the Auburn Regional Medical Center (in the Auburn hospital) and it has been uphill since then. He has been there three weeks and will probably be there another two or three weeks. He really pushes himself so there are times he is very exhausted, but the results are positive.
Tomorrow Hospice is coming to remove the bed and air mattress, oxygen pump and bottles, suction machine, feeding pump, hoyer and sling. It will be so good to have those reminders gone. Our game room will now be the master bedroom. Climbing stairs is probably a long way off, but he is so determined, who knows!
I spend several hours with him at the rehab unit every day and stay overnight two or three times a week. He is busy with two or three therapists every morning and early afternoon but the rest of the day and evenings really drag for him. I would like to stay there more but there is much to do to ready the house for him. There will be an inspection before they let him come home!!
Forgive me for not answering your cards, calls, e-mails, etc. I am so busy when I am not napping. My health needs to be better because when Bob comes home there will still be a lot of care needed. I don't expect anyone to remember that I still have Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Meinier's Disease, both issues requiring a lot of sleep. Sleep is the only way I can ward them off. I have experienced a few of both these last months and have been at the edge of incidents most of the time. To keep them from going into full attacks, I require a lot of sleep and naps, which I am getting now.! When I am home, I am sleeping a lot. Several times when I have been sleeping someone rings the doorbell once or twice and by the time I groggily realize that the bell (or telephone) is not part of my dream and I grope for my robe and slippers and plod my way to the door---When I open the door, no one is there!! Please, please, if you find it is necessary to see me, wait for me to answer! It is so frustrating to go through this. I am so exhausted that I shake for several minutes when being awakened from a sound sleep. I would prefer to not have visitors at this time, but if it is an emergency, please wait until I answer. I need to be as well as possible when Bob gets home. You can probably reach me most readily at the Rehab Unit. I have a bed in Bob's room (very comfortable, by the way!) But don't call during "Jeopardy" or a Mariner's game!!!
Several people have asked how they can help me--at this time the very best way to help me is to visit, call or write Bob. He is at The Acute Rehab Unit
Room # 480, bed # 2
The Auburn Regional Medical Center
202 North Division Street
Plaza 1
Auburn, WA 98001-4908
With gas at such a premium and the extra drive to Auburn, I realize the visits to Bob are more difficult, but they would be much appreciated. Thank you to all of you who have been to see him, he enjoys visitors so much. He tells me about the visits several times.
Also several people have asked when they can visit us--as of right now any overnight company would be too exhausting. Probably no house guests for a year or so would be best depending on how Bob progresses and my stamina holds up. We need to get our
lives back to some sense of normalcy.
I must also mention all the wonderful food that was delivered to my doorstep for many months, Thank you Carol Nohavac, Karen Dare and Amy Klisky, for all the phone calls and organization, you took a lot of stress out of my life!
I think I have covered everything! If you are still reading this, thank you for everything!! I will continue with updates when the computer cooperates----
Priscilla
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Below is the latest from my Mom. Happy Mother's Day!
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Dear everyone,
I know it has been over three months since I last wrote an update and I apologise to all of you who have e-mailed, called or wrote us asking about Bob. I am too tired at the end of the day to even think about writing, and when I have had some energy, the computer doesn't want to cooperate! Life for me has been one big foggy haze-----a twenty three out of twenty four hour schedule of things to do. The positive healing of Bob is what keeps me going-----
Since January Bob has progressed to full eating by mouth--- of moderately soft foods. He cannot eat apple peels, celery and other hard or crispy items. He also is still on tube feeding by the feeding pump or bolus---(Syringe). He has gone from eight cans of Glucerna to four daily and will probably be off those within two weeks. He feeds himself almost everything, a bit shaky at times; especially when he is tired. From that first spoon of applesauce to how he is eating now is nothing short of amazing.
About three months ago I saw him shrug his torso about an eighth of an inch all by himself---it was so exciting to see that part of him "waking up". Since then it has been a slow process, but every part of his body is getting stronger. Every little new movement means progress. His arms and legs are getting so strong and are really filling out. He can hold his head up almost all the time, the neck muscles are impressive. But, he still tires quite easily.
The Hospice people were very encouraging once they realized that he was going to be around a while. It took them a while to come to that conclusion and of course, then, they had to turn him over to Home Health Care. (Medicare reasons.) If I thought it was stressful and chaotic with Hospice, Home Health Care has proven to me what chaotic really is. Therapists, nurses, social workers, aides, our brigade of "exercise" folks, food providers---just a constant flow of people through the house. Everyone was so helpful--and so much appreciated---but I am about "people-ed" out!! One day recently we had thirteen people here in one day, plus many phone calls. A real revolving door!!
He had been in Home Health Care for five weeks when they came to the conclusion that he is ready for rehabilitation----so yesterday, (Tuesday, May 6th) he was admitted to The Acute Rehabilitation Center at the Auburn Regional Hospital. It is a newly remodeled area of the hospital and seems very well equipped. It has eight beds and as of right now, with Bob, only three are occupied. They hope to have him on the exercise bike and walking the parallel bars within three weeks!!!! To me that seems a stretch, but his determination is remarkable!
I have much more information, but Noelle suggested that I follow this with another update in a couple days. I am getting more sleep, so that is a possibility! Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:30 as usual and then I realized that I didn't have to get up, so I rolled over and slept another two+ hours, It felt so good, better than laying on a Hawaiian beach!
Bob would really like company in the afternoons and evenings. He told me he is lonely, he was getting used to all the people at home! I have been there every afternoon and evening, but I know he would like to see other people. If you are in the area, I know he would appreciate a visit. He is at Auburn Regional Medical Center (Hospital) in the Acute Rehabilitation Center on fourth floor. Take elevator "C" to the fourth floor--the nurse's station is on the left and his room is on the right--room # 480. There is a huge parking ramp on the same side of the street as the hospital. Visiting hours are from eight AM to eight PM---if he is in the middle of therapy please do not disturb him, but you can observe! More, later!
Thank you, everyone, for everything!
Priscilla
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Dear everyone,
I know it has been over three months since I last wrote an update and I apologise to all of you who have e-mailed, called or wrote us asking about Bob. I am too tired at the end of the day to even think about writing, and when I have had some energy, the computer doesn't want to cooperate! Life for me has been one big foggy haze-----a twenty three out of twenty four hour schedule of things to do. The positive healing of Bob is what keeps me going-----
Since January Bob has progressed to full eating by mouth--- of moderately soft foods. He cannot eat apple peels, celery and other hard or crispy items. He also is still on tube feeding by the feeding pump or bolus---(Syringe). He has gone from eight cans of Glucerna to four daily and will probably be off those within two weeks. He feeds himself almost everything, a bit shaky at times; especially when he is tired. From that first spoon of applesauce to how he is eating now is nothing short of amazing.
About three months ago I saw him shrug his torso about an eighth of an inch all by himself---it was so exciting to see that part of him "waking up". Since then it has been a slow process, but every part of his body is getting stronger. Every little new movement means progress. His arms and legs are getting so strong and are really filling out. He can hold his head up almost all the time, the neck muscles are impressive. But, he still tires quite easily.
The Hospice people were very encouraging once they realized that he was going to be around a while. It took them a while to come to that conclusion and of course, then, they had to turn him over to Home Health Care. (Medicare reasons.) If I thought it was stressful and chaotic with Hospice, Home Health Care has proven to me what chaotic really is. Therapists, nurses, social workers, aides, our brigade of "exercise" folks, food providers---just a constant flow of people through the house. Everyone was so helpful--and so much appreciated---but I am about "people-ed" out!! One day recently we had thirteen people here in one day, plus many phone calls. A real revolving door!!
He had been in Home Health Care for five weeks when they came to the conclusion that he is ready for rehabilitation----so yesterday, (Tuesday, May 6th) he was admitted to The Acute Rehabilitation Center at the Auburn Regional Hospital. It is a newly remodeled area of the hospital and seems very well equipped. It has eight beds and as of right now, with Bob, only three are occupied. They hope to have him on the exercise bike and walking the parallel bars within three weeks!!!! To me that seems a stretch, but his determination is remarkable!
I have much more information, but Noelle suggested that I follow this with another update in a couple days. I am getting more sleep, so that is a possibility! Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:30 as usual and then I realized that I didn't have to get up, so I rolled over and slept another two+ hours, It felt so good, better than laying on a Hawaiian beach!
Bob would really like company in the afternoons and evenings. He told me he is lonely, he was getting used to all the people at home! I have been there every afternoon and evening, but I know he would like to see other people. If you are in the area, I know he would appreciate a visit. He is at Auburn Regional Medical Center (Hospital) in the Acute Rehabilitation Center on fourth floor. Take elevator "C" to the fourth floor--the nurse's station is on the left and his room is on the right--room # 480. There is a huge parking ramp on the same side of the street as the hospital. Visiting hours are from eight AM to eight PM---if he is in the middle of therapy please do not disturb him, but you can observe! More, later!
Thank you, everyone, for everything!
Priscilla
Friday, May 9, 2008
Dear everyone,
I know it has been over three months since I last wrote an update and I apologise to all of you who have e-mailed, called or wrote us asking about Bob. I am too tired at the end of the day to even think about writing, and when I have had some energy, the computer doesn't want to cooperate! Life for me has been one big foggy haze-----a twenty three out of twenty four hour schedule of things to do. The positive healing of Bob is what keeps me going-----
Since January Bob has progressed to full eating by mouth--- of moderately soft foods. He cannot eat apple peels, celery and other hard or crispy items. He also is still on tube feeding by the feeding pump or bolus---(Syringe). He has gone from eight cans of Glucerna to four daily and will probably be off those within two weeks. He feeds himself almost everything, a bit shaky at times; especially when he is tired. From that first spoon of applesauce to how he is eating now is nothing short of amazing.
About three months ago I saw him shrug his torso about an eighth of an inch all by himself---it was so exciting to see that part of him "waking up". Since then it has been a slow process, but every part of his body is getting stronger. Every little new movement means progress. His arms and legs are getting so strong and are really filling out. He can hold his head up almost all the time, the neck muscles are impressive. But, he still tires quite easily.
The Hospice people were very encouraging once they realized that he was going to be around a while. It took them a while to come to that conclusion and of course, then, they had to turn him over to Home Health Care. (Medicare reasons.) If I thought it was stressful and chaotic with Hospice, Home Health Care has proven to me what chaotic really is. Therapists, nurses, social workers, aides, our brigade of "exercise" folks, food providers---just a constant flow of people through the house. Everyone was so helpful--and so much appreciated---but I am about "people-ed" out!! One day recently we had thirteen people here in one day, plus many phone calls. A real revolving door!!
He had been in Home Health Care for five weeks when they came to the conclusion that he is ready for rehabilitation----so yesterday, (Tuesday, May 6th) he was admitted to The Acute Rehabilitation Center at the Auburn Regional Hospital. It is a newly remodeled area of the hospital and seems very well equipped. It has eight beds and as of right now, with Bob, only three are occupied. They hope to have him on the exercise bike and walking the parallel bars within three weeks!!!! To me that seems a stretch, but his determination is remarkable!
I have much more information, but Noelle suggested that I follow this with another update in a couple days. I am getting more sleep, so that is a possibility! Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:30 as usual and then I realized that I didn't have to get up, so I rolled over and slept another two+ hours, It felt so good, better than laying on a Hawaiian beach!
Bob would really like company. He told me he is lonely, he was getting used to all the people at home! I have been there every afternoon and evening, but I know he would like to see other people. If you are in the area, I know he would appreciate a visit. He is at Auburn Regional Medical Center (Hospital) in the Acute Rehabilitation Center on fourth floor. Take elevator "C" to the fourth floor--the nurse's station is on the left and his room is on the right--room # 480. There is a huge parking ramp on the same side of the street as the hospital. Visiting hours are from eight AM to eight PM---if he is in the middle of therapy please do not disturb him, but you can observe! More, later!
Thank you, everyone, for everything!
Priscilla
I know it has been over three months since I last wrote an update and I apologise to all of you who have e-mailed, called or wrote us asking about Bob. I am too tired at the end of the day to even think about writing, and when I have had some energy, the computer doesn't want to cooperate! Life for me has been one big foggy haze-----a twenty three out of twenty four hour schedule of things to do. The positive healing of Bob is what keeps me going-----
Since January Bob has progressed to full eating by mouth--- of moderately soft foods. He cannot eat apple peels, celery and other hard or crispy items. He also is still on tube feeding by the feeding pump or bolus---(Syringe). He has gone from eight cans of Glucerna to four daily and will probably be off those within two weeks. He feeds himself almost everything, a bit shaky at times; especially when he is tired. From that first spoon of applesauce to how he is eating now is nothing short of amazing.
About three months ago I saw him shrug his torso about an eighth of an inch all by himself---it was so exciting to see that part of him "waking up". Since then it has been a slow process, but every part of his body is getting stronger. Every little new movement means progress. His arms and legs are getting so strong and are really filling out. He can hold his head up almost all the time, the neck muscles are impressive. But, he still tires quite easily.
The Hospice people were very encouraging once they realized that he was going to be around a while. It took them a while to come to that conclusion and of course, then, they had to turn him over to Home Health Care. (Medicare reasons.) If I thought it was stressful and chaotic with Hospice, Home Health Care has proven to me what chaotic really is. Therapists, nurses, social workers, aides, our brigade of "exercise" folks, food providers---just a constant flow of people through the house. Everyone was so helpful--and so much appreciated---but I am about "people-ed" out!! One day recently we had thirteen people here in one day, plus many phone calls. A real revolving door!!
He had been in Home Health Care for five weeks when they came to the conclusion that he is ready for rehabilitation----so yesterday, (Tuesday, May 6th) he was admitted to The Acute Rehabilitation Center at the Auburn Regional Hospital. It is a newly remodeled area of the hospital and seems very well equipped. It has eight beds and as of right now, with Bob, only three are occupied. They hope to have him on the exercise bike and walking the parallel bars within three weeks!!!! To me that seems a stretch, but his determination is remarkable!
I have much more information, but Noelle suggested that I follow this with another update in a couple days. I am getting more sleep, so that is a possibility! Wednesday morning I woke up at 5:30 as usual and then I realized that I didn't have to get up, so I rolled over and slept another two+ hours, It felt so good, better than laying on a Hawaiian beach!
Bob would really like company. He told me he is lonely, he was getting used to all the people at home! I have been there every afternoon and evening, but I know he would like to see other people. If you are in the area, I know he would appreciate a visit. He is at Auburn Regional Medical Center (Hospital) in the Acute Rehabilitation Center on fourth floor. Take elevator "C" to the fourth floor--the nurse's station is on the left and his room is on the right--room # 480. There is a huge parking ramp on the same side of the street as the hospital. Visiting hours are from eight AM to eight PM---if he is in the middle of therapy please do not disturb him, but you can observe! More, later!
Thank you, everyone, for everything!
Priscilla
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