Pick of the Litter

Today I visited two potential physical rehabilitation sites for Kathy’s recovery. First I visited Sharp Rehabilitation and afterwards San Diego Rehabilitation Institute. Sharp has a well respected program and the hospital is rated high on most surveys. The rehabilitation equipment and rooms seemed extensive and first class. They have a specialized brain injury department with respective therapy equipment. San Diego Rehabilitation’s program seemed less extensive and modern. I liked the way the hospital was laid out and the rooms are better than Sharps. The people seemed friendlier but SDR does not have the reputation or the equipment that Sharp’s posses. The new rehabilitation nurse thought highly of Scripps Encinitas rehabilitation facility (she worked there for 10 years) and I will add that to my list. Too Confusing?

Kathy’s voice came out clearer with her speech therapist this morning. Later in the day she did about a half hour of physical therapy and was very weak when attempting to sit up or stand for a few minutes. (She is going to need lots of therapy to get her standing after three weeks in bed) Her respiratory doctor swung by and said her pneumonia is under control and he expects it to be gone in a few days. She slept the afternoon

This evening we made calls to family members and friends and Kathy seems very understanding of each conversations. She responds as if she was having a normal conversation but with a very weak voice. This is quite unusual because rarely will she talk to anyone in her presence like she does on the phone. Maybe because she can use visual feedback like eye movement and hand signs she chooses not to engage? The phone requires her to say something to the other party on the line?

Kathy’s case manager thinks she will be OK to transfer to a rehabilitation facility in the next two to three days…..