Stan Here:
In the Wizard of Oz Dorothy had to click her heels and say the words "There is no Place Like Home" several times. I am not sure about the heel kicking but Deb wanted to come home from Freedom Inn. She was allowed to do so with the provision that at least for a week there are always 2 people here to help and fortunately we have friends and family that are willing to assist us with this. I am the chosen 2nd person.
Deb is a fall risk and there is enough care needed now that it is hard to provide with one person. So for all intents and purposes walking is minimal but getting her up can be a challenge with one person. We had the option of continuing care at Freedom Inn but she wanted to come home real bad so we are trying that route. We had some different opinions in the family about what was best in this regard but Deb was having trouble with the idea of staying there. Freedom Inn did a god job but somehow being in any place of that nature takes a toll of its own in way that you cannot describe until you have experienced.
The swelling in her legs is a problem right now and she is having trouble and pain with her right leg especially It is very swollen and hard to the touch. So that has been causing a problem for the last few days. It seems like she will have a good day and then the next day a tough one so we are asking people who might wish to visit to call her number 616-299-2996 and somebody will answer that phone and provide some direction on that.
Her spirits seem better here at home so at least that brightens a pretty tough situation.
Stan
So happy that Deb could come home and at least try it and see how that works with having 2 people to assist. I am sure you welcome the second person Stan....you are first/top dog...and can direct us as how things should be done! Will continue the prayers and will see you this Friday night Deb! Thankful pain is less but not liking to hear about the falls! It's good to have the extra person it sounds like!
ReplyDeleteSo happy that Deb could come home and at least try it and see how that works with having 2 people to assist. I am sure you welcome the second person Stan....you are first/top dog...and can direct us as how things should be done! Will continue the prayers and will see you this Friday night Deb! Thankful pain is less but not liking to hear about the falls! It's good to have the extra person it sounds like!
ReplyDeleteGood for Deb that she can be home surrounded by those who love her most. Blessings to all who are caring for her. Always in our thoughts and prayers.
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