Dad is still at John Muir hospital, though he moved out of the ICU on Friday. Thanks to in-laws and good friends who helped with dinner preparations, son, Kevin, daughter, Christine, and Mom were able to spend Thanksgiving Day with Dad. He also enjoyed surprise visits from niece Maureen and good friend Paul Bareilles.
At John Muir, he has been working with a wonderful physical therapist, Kristine. She has taken him down to the hospital's gym facility to work on his core strength through stretching and straightening. Kim, the occupational therapist has been working similar muscles, helping him sit up straight and lean forward while in his wheel chair. She is also having him work on basic tasks like washing his face and brushing his teeth. Because he's been sick, these are actually pretty hard workouts for him, but he is determined. Mom has already noticed that he seems stronger as a result of the exercise during the past few days.
He has been okayed for discharge by the doctor for Tuesday. We've decided that we are going to try a different rehab facility in Marin County. We had tried last week to move him back home as this is what he really wants. What we found out is the options that Eureka offers cannot provide the resources that Dad needs at this time. We are hoping to get him strong and get back home ASAP.
The Marin County location will be closer to middle daughter, Christine, and has a reputation for its strong physical therapy program. The physical facility is not quite as pretty, but we are hoping he will get better care than he has in Walnut Creek. We will miss the folks at John Muir as they have all seemed professional and caring.
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