Mom is doing really well.
When she wakes up she still is confused for a little while.
Today we stepped out of the room to grab lunch while Mom was asleep. We received a call that Mom had tried to walk to the restroom on her own and fell. She did not even bruise her arm.
We are working with her to use the nurse call button when she needs anything. Learning to ask for help when she needs it is part of the rehab process.
Because of today's incident, I would like to have someone stay at the hospital everyday until she leaves the rehab center.
If you have been interested in visiting Mom, now would be a good time to do so. If you can stay for an afternoon, overnight or even for just a few hours, we would greatly appreciate the help.
Mom remembers people very well and is quite talkative when she is awake. Please let me know when you would like to come so we can make sure there are not to many visitors (the room is not big enough for more than a handful of people).
Stephen Hunt
713-725-2759
sewhunt@hotmail.com
Sunday, March 29, 2009
Saturday, March 28, 2009
March 28
Mom walked 45 feet during physical therapy on Friday. She is able to do more and more things on her own.
Sometimes after she wakes up Mom is a little groggy and gets confused. But that is the exception, not the rule.
Our biggest challenge now is trying to keep her positive and motivated. She is the kind of person who keeps moving constantly. Every 5 minutes she asks, "What do I have to do next to go home?" We try to tell her just to rest or relax unless she is having a meal or in a therapy session. That answer is never good enough. According to Mom, there is always something to do.
Sometimes after she wakes up Mom is a little groggy and gets confused. But that is the exception, not the rule.
Our biggest challenge now is trying to keep her positive and motivated. She is the kind of person who keeps moving constantly. Every 5 minutes she asks, "What do I have to do next to go home?" We try to tell her just to rest or relax unless she is having a meal or in a therapy session. That answer is never good enough. According to Mom, there is always something to do.
Sunday, March 22, 2009
March 22
Mom is much more mobile. She was able to stand for a very short time today and is able to do many more parts of her daily routine with less assistance.
We brought Hamlet, her black dog, up to the hospital to see her yesterday and today. He behaved very well. Everyone in the hospital enjoyed having him around.
She has come a long way in the past week. Seeing her stand even for a second was great.
We brought Hamlet, her black dog, up to the hospital to see her yesterday and today. He behaved very well. Everyone in the hospital enjoyed having him around.
She has come a long way in the past week. Seeing her stand even for a second was great.
Friday, March 20, 2009
March 20
Mom is making improvements in speech, occupational and physical therapy.
She is back to her strong willed self. Getting her to eat regularly is a bit of a challenge, but we are making it.
We received approval for all of the dogs to come visit at the hospital. Sheryl will be bringing Hamlet to see her today. Mom was very excited about that.
She looks great and is getting better everyday.
If you would like to send her anything, send it to here:
Ramona Hunt
c/o Stephen Hunt
315 Hadley St #1323
Houston, TX 77002
She is back to her strong willed self. Getting her to eat regularly is a bit of a challenge, but we are making it.
We received approval for all of the dogs to come visit at the hospital. Sheryl will be bringing Hamlet to see her today. Mom was very excited about that.
She looks great and is getting better everyday.
If you would like to send her anything, send it to here:
Ramona Hunt
c/o Stephen Hunt
315 Hadley St #1323
Houston, TX 77002
Thursday, March 19, 2009
March 19
It has been a long week.
Mom is doing well. She has been very stubborn about eating, but is doing well in her therapy.
I spoke with her case worker and he expects her to be released from TIRR sometime in May.
As we stand now, I would like to keep someone at the hospital everyday and night to help take care of Mom and motivate her during her therapy sessions.
I will be putting together a schedule so that we can let people know in advance when we need help.
If you would like to stay with Mom sometime during the next two months, please let me know by emailing sewhunt@hotmail.com When I have the schedule a little more filled out, I will let you know.
Stephen
Mom is doing well. She has been very stubborn about eating, but is doing well in her therapy.
I spoke with her case worker and he expects her to be released from TIRR sometime in May.
As we stand now, I would like to keep someone at the hospital everyday and night to help take care of Mom and motivate her during her therapy sessions.
I will be putting together a schedule so that we can let people know in advance when we need help.
If you would like to stay with Mom sometime during the next two months, please let me know by emailing sewhunt@hotmail.com When I have the schedule a little more filled out, I will let you know.
Stephen
Monday, March 16, 2009
March 16
Mom did well on Sunday. They do not have any therapy on Sundays, so she was able to rest for most of the day.
Mikki and David came to visit her. Mikki gave Mom a message Sunday evening and Monday to try and relieve some of her pain. Mom is having lots of pain in her knees and hips.
Monday they moved us to the 3rd floor. Sonya and I had some major problems with the staff. Sonya asked for help cleaning Mom several times between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. She spoke with several staff members and all of them said, your nurse is taking care of someone with cardiac arrest, we will have someone come down there in just a second. It was not until I showed up at 7:15 p.m. and asked one of the nurses to either come clean her now or I was going to do it myself that they cleaned her.
After that they were more attentive. I am still quite frustrated about that and refuse for Mom to be alone until we have this issue fixed.
Mikki and David came to visit her. Mikki gave Mom a message Sunday evening and Monday to try and relieve some of her pain. Mom is having lots of pain in her knees and hips.
Monday they moved us to the 3rd floor. Sonya and I had some major problems with the staff. Sonya asked for help cleaning Mom several times between 4:30 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. She spoke with several staff members and all of them said, your nurse is taking care of someone with cardiac arrest, we will have someone come down there in just a second. It was not until I showed up at 7:15 p.m. and asked one of the nurses to either come clean her now or I was going to do it myself that they cleaned her.
After that they were more attentive. I am still quite frustrated about that and refuse for Mom to be alone until we have this issue fixed.
Saturday, March 14, 2009
March 14
I was able to see Mom do her Physical Therapy and Speech Therapy.
She did well. The PT assisted Mom with standing up for several seconds at a time. It hurts, but her muscles will respond in time.
During speech therapy, she answered several questions correctly. A few times she got stuck on some answers.
Most of the day she was in the wheelchair. This was a great change of pace. Mom has been in a hospital bed for the majority of the past 6 weeks.
She was able to help me open the wrapper to a piece of chocolate I brought her. Mom also raised her hand to her mouth and took several small bites by herself.
Tomorrow is her day of rest, no therapy scheduled on Sunday.
There is a small chance I will be able to bring one of Mom's dogs to see her in the hospital. I am still waiting to hear back from TIRR. One of her nurses suggested this and we have seen several pets in the hospital.
Will keep you posted.
Stephen
She did well. The PT assisted Mom with standing up for several seconds at a time. It hurts, but her muscles will respond in time.
During speech therapy, she answered several questions correctly. A few times she got stuck on some answers.
Most of the day she was in the wheelchair. This was a great change of pace. Mom has been in a hospital bed for the majority of the past 6 weeks.
She was able to help me open the wrapper to a piece of chocolate I brought her. Mom also raised her hand to her mouth and took several small bites by herself.
Tomorrow is her day of rest, no therapy scheduled on Sunday.
There is a small chance I will be able to bring one of Mom's dogs to see her in the hospital. I am still waiting to hear back from TIRR. One of her nurses suggested this and we have seen several pets in the hospital.
Will keep you posted.
Stephen
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