I thought I would take a moment to write to you about what a typical day is like for Marie right now.
Marie gets up at about 7:00 am to have breakfast. Breakfast is usually eggs, oatmeal, thickies and bread. Right now Marie is still on a modified diet so the menu is still not making Marie's "A-list". We are working on bringing some yogurt and berry smoothies here, tomorrow might be the day! After breakfast, Marie gets ready for the day with a shower and her usual morning activities.
Marie is doing physiotherapy at 10:30am, then lunch, then occupational therapy at 1:30pm. There is lots of time in the day to practice her exercises but there is also time alotted for rest. Doing the exercises (such as balance, focused activities for her left arm and shoulder, walking and transferring from bed to chair properly) takes a lot out of Marie. Focusing on building stamina is a key part of the rehabilitation process and Marie definately doing this every day! We practiced walking this morning with a cane and already this evening when we walked to the computer lab she looks so much sturdier!
In the evenings (and sometimes through out the day), there are recreational activities. As Marie has only been here for a couple of days, she hasn't participated in any as of yet. They have a wii in the basement, and we are definately going to check that out!
A lot of the residents here are older more "typical" stroke and neurological patients. There are many other types of injuries too though, like car accidents etc. Although the residents are mostly older, a lot of the staff members here are younger. Although she hasn't mentioned it, I think is good for Marie, who is used to spending most of her days with people under the age of 18 years old!
There is a chapel here, a computer lab, a cafeteria, lots of rehabilitation rooms and some other recreational rooms. The facility is technically a hospital however it feels quite comfortable.
Marie has yet to check out the blog. In her words, she says what would you write?, "it's pretty boring" - she has no idea that being here and watching her progress is far from boring.
Take care,
Laura
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Laura
Just a quick question, if we want to visit Marie, how are we supposed to get ahold of you to talk about when would be a good time?
ReplyDeleteI figure you would want me to ask you instead of just show up, so how can i get ahold of you, so we can talk about when i can come and visit and drop off some more cards?
I also want to make sure Marie is okay with me visiting before i come by.
- Sarah-Lynn Zold -
amazing!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much laura, allison and Mike for keepng everyone so well updated:)
I check this thing every morning and night - and its really great to able to hear about her progression first hand so easily.
Marie is doing so amazingly. What a strong sister/daughter you guys have!
Im sure she will be working that wii in no time haha :)
Hope to be down for a visit soon! (as soon as work gives me some time off!)
Ashley McMillan
Hi Sarah,
ReplyDeleteI was hoping you could contact me at laura_mdick@hotmail.com to arrange a time where we can discuss.
Thanks,
Laura
Thank you very much Laura! =]
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