I spent the day with Dad at Reliant. When I arrived at 9:15 he was already in the gym working with the occupational therapist. He was sitting in the wheel chair and she was sitting in front of him. The exercise was to have him stand up then sit back down about six times, then rest for a few minutes. She did that with him for about 5 rotations. After lunch she took him back to the gym and had him pull himself up out of the wheel chair into a standing position. He can do that if she supports his right leg. Next he spent time with the physical therapist who worked with him using the walker. Again, the therapist fully supports Dad's right leg and helps him to move it forward a step then has him move the left foot up a step. It's a slow process, but very good for building strength in his legs. Dad tires pretty easily because his left leg is supporting all his weight until the right leg becomes functional.
Dad's stay in Reliant has been very positive and progressive. However, he really wants to go home! We are honoring his wish to go home and Mom's wish to have him there! If all goes according to plan, Dad will go home this Monday, Nov 2. We have Home Health Care lined up to continue his therapies next week and the personal assistance aid will be at Mom and Dad's Monday to meet Dad get him settled back home! He will be so happy to get in his chair at home!
More to tell but I'll have to continue tomorrow because I'm going to bed!!! Love to all of you! Sandi
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