Early to Rise (for Michele)
1150pm Wednesday 08 December 2010
Michele was up this morning before 9am to get ready for a busy day.
We saw a psychologist this morning. He began evaluating her amnesia. The physical therapist worked with her on balance exercises.
I am beginning to be comfortable giving Michele infusions (IV) through her power port every six hours. ( Yes, we are talking about 4 am infusions. ) My high school guidance counselor warned me to stay away from “touchy-feely” occupations like nursing and social work and to stick to math-science-engineering stuff. I wish she could see me now as Bob Schultz, home health care nurse. However, in my counselor’s defense, some observers have stated that I still could improve on my bed-side manner. No matter, I get the job done; on time and on budget.
Tomorrow is packed with more therapy and exercise. In her spare time we hope to get her to go outside on the deck.
She is beginning to get motivated to accept the home rehab program and no longer says “No!” to everything she does not like. She is beginning just to give us all dirty looks--which is a big improvement from “The Look.”
RKS
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