April 20, 2006: Past Post...

Things are coming along. Dad is improving with his ability to walk with the walker for assistance. It's been slow progress, but it's been for the most part, very steady.

He's recovered completely from the pneumonia. It just shows how easily someone in Dad's state can be debilitated. A lot of phlem from his lungs keeps coming up. Mom and I continualy remove it. His lungs sound almost free of any congestion.

The nurses have been great. As usual there are some hard working murses and some not so eager ones. Mom's gotten into her routine getting assistance from her sister (Aunt B) to get her down to Rehab Hospital at times. I get there at least once during the week and then once on the weekend.

April 8, 2006: Past Post...

Dad is working with physiotherapist and occupational therapist. They have him doing small things mostly working on upper extremities. They're building strength in his upper body so that when he sits and walks it will be in an upright manner rather than hunched over. Dad's working hard. He's glad for the work. I think the reduced medication is showing some results. I feel he's able to comprehend more.

April 3, 2006: Past Post...

Adjustment. Dad's upset because they haven't started any work. I explain that for the first while they need to observe and access him. He isn't happy at Rehab Hospital. He wants to go home. He wants to leave. Could I please take him home. According to Mom, the doctor for Dad has reduced the amount of medication. Mom's worried about the night time with him thrashing about and falling out of bed. Since it happenned 5+ times at old Hospital then surely it would happen here. His roommates are a handful at times. Lots of noise in the room. His wheelchair is large, heavy and clumbsy. They promise a custom built one for Dad soon.