If I could spit nails, I would! The meeting I had today with the caregiving team (nurse practitioner, doctor, physical therapist, rec therapist, occupational therapist, nutritionist, and pharmacist) was so negative. After they all gave me their perspective on things, I said, "Am I missing something here? I see great strides in Bob's progress, but you all see what he can't do." They made it sound like he was not going to regain his mental ability and that he was going to need 27/7 care for the rest of his life. Oh, just typing this is getting me mad all over again! I wanted to say, "Don't talk down to me. I'm not stupid! I have a doctural degree.
My background is in health and wellness. I have a certification from the American College of Sports Medicine, and I provide pscho/educational testing for voc rehab. DON'T TALK TO ME LIKE I JUST GOT OFF THE BOAT, DAMN-IT" But I didn't, I kept my mouth shut because when he can walk, he's outta there. I'm breaking him loose. I'm emailing Jill Bolte Taylor. I'll get her insight.
On the good note, Bob's pressure wound has decreased from 5cm to 3cm. The wound care nurse thinks it will heal over in 2-3 weeks. She was positive. She wasn't in the meeting. She helped me to the car. She told me that she sees Bob like he's going to school to learn to live the rest of his life; whereas, the other residents are there for rehab to have a better quality of life.
Bob told me yesterday that his brain was on vacation. Well, not anymore! Tonight we did a lot of cognitive things. We did so much, he asked to quit because he didn't want to do anymore. He was tired.
A PRAYER FOR TODAY
"Father in heaven, thank You for this new day. Thank You for the opportunity to begin again. I choose to press forward and keep believing for the dreams and desires You’ve placed in my heart. I trust You today with everything that I am. In Jesus' Name. Amen."
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