The countdown begins...today we started family training in anticipation of Bettie's return home.
My daughter-in-law Veronica, and my niece and nephew -- her two children (Jordan and Jonny) and I, spent and hour-and-a-half learning about speech therapy; plus, how to assist Bettie with walking and stair climbing. Then we checked out insurance coverage for and availability of home assistance devices at our local medical supply store.
There is still some issue in her tummy, but Dr. Sultana is having a specialist look into it, so I'll trust that they will solve it. At this point, it does not seem like anything that will interfere with her discharge on Wednesday. Hope not.
By dinner she seemed fine. She ate well and we had a nice goodnight with her in bed and me singing "True Love" (our song) to her. Sweet.
Monday, July 27, 2009
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Today was truely a blessing to see Bettie get up and out of her wheelchair, transfer from bed to wheelchair, get in and out of the bathtub, and walk up and downstairs. I've missed all this amazing progress since we usually only visit in the evenings.
ReplyDeleteI was happy to be able to ask questions of the therapists so I can begin gearing up for Mom's return home. I have to admit I'm a little nervous though. I don't want to make any mistakes with her care and I want to be able to communicate effectively. Bettie's Challenge will become a family challenge very soon.
Looking forward to having our old roommate back.