Third Time's (Hopefully) a Charm

Mom is home, safe and sound as of yesterday afternoon. I was able to take the afternoon off work and help her get home via MetroWest, and after a couple bathroom visits, Dad's estimate was that she is stronger than ever before and more likely to be able to handle her new level of mobility. The new dilantin dosage must really be helping, but to be sure, a nurse will be by today to take levels and make sure that she's on track medication-wise. There are also some home care and therapy visits scheduled today and through the next several weeks, all of which should really help Mom handle her surroundings.

All I know is she is thrilled to be out of Maryville, and the morale boost alone has helped tremendously.

Once More...WITH FEELING!

Just got word that Mom will be getting out of Maryville tomorrow (10/17) at 2 PM. I will be leaving work at noon to go up and help with the transfer, and she should be well settled in by dinnertime if you'd like to stop by.

More Of The Same

Mom is still at Maryville but spirits are gradually improving, especially since her roommate, who's on a respirator, will be moving out in the next day or so. She fell a little recently and bumped her head so she has a small bandage on her right temple, but the physical therapy is doing her some good and Dad's seeing her just about every day at around lunchtime.

It's Beginning To And Back Again

Mom was released from St. Vincent's today around noon and is now at Maryville at the request of her doctor and the staff therapists. The prevailing opinion is that she needs more rehabilitation if she is going to stick it out for the long haul at home, but it's unclear how long she will be expected to stay at Maryville.

As soon as I have any more information, I will post it here.

EDIT: Mom is in room 215 (just one room over from where she was before). She'll be there at least a few days at Dr. Unger's request.

Setbacks Galore

Dad called me on Friday around noon saying that Mom was on her way to St. Vincent's Hospital. Seems she had been getting increasingly weaker over the previous two days, which culminated in her falling in the bathroom and being unable to get back up. The paramedics were called when she was too weak to sand again and she was taken to room 923.

The doctor observed her and seemed to give her clearance to go home Sunday morning, and she looked good when we saw her on Saturday (if a little tired and spacey), but when I called today to find out what arrangements had been made for her release, Dad said the doctor asked for her to stay another three days. Seems she actually chose to get up and go to the bathroom unaided in the night and fell. Details are unclear, but the doctor feels that this continuing impulsive behavior is going to lead to more injury if it continues, so he wants to do more observation and testing to see what the recommended next steps will be.

Quiet But Eventful

Been laying low trying to get back to the rigor of life so sorry for the lack of updates. Mom is doing well at home, though she actually HAS fallen a couple of times. The good news is that she's been able to get herself back up (with and without Dad's assistance) so the outlook is pretty favorable at the moment. Physical therapists have been coming to the house to work with Mom and Dad and the neighbors have been bringing them all kinds of delicious food. Between that, Netflix and the coffees I bring them after work, they are looking and doing great.

Quick Update

Over 12 hours and nearly as many potty visits later, we are at ZERO falls! So far, this time home is a rousing success!!