What a surprising day this was....in a good way.
Dan R showed up around 8 a.m. and was a big encourager to get Neil to eat his breakfast. Dan even helped me to navigate the building and find all that might be needed. He's coming back tomorrow morning and I get an extra hour of sleep.
Then our niece Amy G from Bradenton arrived to help us d remember all that was said and I think spy for Ellen. I had no idea she was coming. Of course she had talked to Ellen and had a list of questions for me to ask.
We haven't yet had the admissions meeting but lots has happened. The speech therapist and dietician are working together to find the right foods for Neil to eat. His swallowing and chewing abilities were also checked. His tongue shakes so is considered weak.
There were two physical therapists working with him and actually got him to stand up...painful but he did it!!! We also saw him doing simple exercises on his own with his legs during the day.
The occupational therapist expects me to do a lot of the work with him and showed us a few and gave us a list. I think she'll also be working with him.
His roommate Tim introduced him to healthy shakes so we'll be ordering them as well. You might know Tim as a bus driver for Disney.
Helene and Ron will encourage him at dinner on Thursday and Jim G will do the same on Friday. Our son, Dean, hopes to be in town on Monday. Watch out Neil!!!!He's going to lower the boom.
For those assisting with the encouragement at meal time there are a few things to know.
Directions:
Left on Donegan from John Young
Right on N. Central
Palms will be on your left
You can buy a meal ticket at the front desk for $3.
The menu and activities are on the bulletin board in Neil's room.
When Neil eats he should sit at a 90 degree angle. It is best on the side of the bed but if he refuses just put the bed up. He should stay in that position 30 minutes after eating.
If he doesn't like the food you can ask the CNA for something else. Be sure he has a healthy shake when possible.
Check his order for nothing spicy, nothing green and nothing with seeds.
If you arrive there after 5 ring the bell on the right. When it dings open the door. To get out the code is 321* after 5.
Meals are at approximately 7:30, 12 and 4:30 but may vary.
If you can't stay the whole time please get him started.
Schedule: Dan R...Wed.& Thursday mornings; Helene and Ron...Thursday evening; Jim G ...Friday evening.
Kay has a 2:45 admissions meeting on Thursday.
Thanks so much to all. I think we've made the right decision for the rehab. Kay
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