Bob & I saw Mom at around 10:00 AM and she was in the middle of her first physio session. They had her sitting up, with lots of assistance (2 in front + 1 behind) and tried, unsuccessfully, to get her to stand; the theory being that - if you don't use it, you'll lose it. So, for the forseeable, it looks like she will have a visit from physio every morning.
Apart from that, she seemed very tired/worn out so Bob & I didn't stay too much longer; however, I think (not know) that perhaps mom is starting to understand her predicament; however, she still does not know where she is (other than in a hospital) and her short term memory is non-existent. However, her spirit seems intact and her sense of humour is still with her so...all is not lost.
Lastly, her ability to swallow is spotty at best. Apparently she had some thickened liquid for breakfast but yesterday, she could not handle it so, again, one step at a time. Consequently the feeding tube is back in her nose.
Apart from that, she seemed very tired/worn out so Bob & I didn't stay too much longer; however, I think (not know) that perhaps mom is starting to understand her predicament; however, she still does not know where she is (other than in a hospital) and her short term memory is non-existent. However, her spirit seems intact and her sense of humour is still with her so...all is not lost.
Lastly, her ability to swallow is spotty at best. Apparently she had some thickened liquid for breakfast but yesterday, she could not handle it so, again, one step at a time. Consequently the feeding tube is back in her nose.
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