No more physical therapy!

Hey, this is Brittany. I drove to Wichita yesterday to help out. Mom was checked out of the rehab hospital because she didn't really need to be there. She had to be in group therapy and they were working on stuff that she had mastered a week ago. So, she's home. She went in for a physical therapy evaluation today, and they basically said that she doesn't need it. She can handle stairs, her balance is really good walking, and she's looking really strong. I don't think there is any more right side weakness. If there is any coordination problems, I think they are because of vision.

She's still having problems seeing. Anything small, like reading, she can't do. We're not sure if that will improve as her swelling goes down- but we hope so. Mom is talking a lot more- although it doesn't always come out making sense. But she's trying! When asked today how tall she is, she guessed eight feet. :) But her spirits seem really high compared to a week ago when I saw her last. And her strength and comprehension is a TON better. She couldn't come up with her own name when I left her in Phoenix, and when I came yesterday I asked her what my name was, and she got it!

I'll try to post once a day here, and get some pictures up. Dawnelle will be here next Wednesday. I'm glad that I can be here to help out. My kids love being here, and have also been good therapy for Grandma. Brooklyn asks her to help her get dressed and to read her books. She also asked her to jump on the trampoline with her, but I nixed that idea. Even though Mom was already up and getting ready to walk out the door!
Gotta watch that woman. :)