Improvements.....

Paula had a good day. She ate a good breakfast and a good supper, hardly anything at lunch. All her liquids have to be thickened because of her slow swallowing.....she had improved on that so I hope next week she can start drinking regular liquids.......she was REALLY thirsty today, and I feel that the "thickened" liquids don't satisfy her thirst like regular liquids would.



She walked up 16 steps pretty easily today, even though she was very tired. She threw a ball back and forth to another patient, and she and I bounced a ball back and forth. Her coordination has really improved over the last week.

Paula is doing great in most respects.....her short term attention span is lacking, even though she can read pretty good, tell me what time it is after looking at a clock. But, she's had SO much improvement over the last 4 weeks. She's very active now, wanting to walk a lot....but it's REALLY keeping me busy......4 weeks ago, I could take a nap every now an then....but NO more!

They did another analysis of Paula yesterday, and said "when" she left Walton, she would need 24/7 supervision plus some more rehabilitation. Walton has another place, but it doesn't seem suited to Paula's needs. The other place is Restore in Roswell.......but she also said it would depend somewhat on the insurance company.

Paula's eating is improving....but needs more improvement to get her feeding tube out. And although she can follow a LOT of commands/request, she is not carrying on a meaningful conversation......but I am SO happy and thankful for her improvement!