Last night's move from Duke to Maria Parham (located in Henderson-5 min. from our house) was a great success. It seems we've arrived at the perfect time. Saturdays are light therapy days - only 1/2 day and then Sundays are off completely. Starting Monday morning he'll be doing about 3 hours (spread out over the day). About an hour and a half of occupational therapy (bathing, dressing, fine motor skills, etc) and the same for physical therapy (walking, sitting, bigger movements, etc). They seem very nice and knowledgable...which is a great combination.
The food is better here by far, another plus. The atmosphere is very different. Not that they "baby" patients in the hospital but in this rehab center their goal in definitely independence. They are on a schedule and are expected to be ready and on time for their appointments. Everyone is willing to help but it feels like the responsibility lies with the patient to get motivated. Great so far!
I spent the night last night (in an actual recliner...ooooh luxury compared to the floor) so help him get settled in. Also, because he arrived after their admission hours he couldn't be assessed until this morning so they wouldn't let him out of the bed. Literally, even to use the restroom. So, he felt more comfortable with a partner with him. The cool thing was the kids felt more comfortable with me staying with him, too, since it was his first night. McKenzie said" Oh, Mama, stay with him. I would want you to stay if it were me." That made leaving them again (for the 10th night) easier.
I'll write more in a little while.
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