Day 31 - Monday 22nd Sep 2008

Wellington day 5

Back to school


^Click pictures to enlarge^

As you can see Margaret now has a fuller programme.

I arrived today just as Margaret went back to the gym.

Dale who is deputising for Una, is working on the leg movement and body posture. Margaret was able to stand erect without assistance and maintain her position.

Lisa (OT) was working on the arm. She can move the arm independantly up and down about 6 inches and also clench the fingers in a grip.

Lisa (SaLT) had her working on the family names and writing with her left hand.

Even the nurse, Louise, got in on the act by having Margaret call room service, by telephone, and order coffee for two.

Dr Sharma called in at about 5:30pm and asked Margaret to read the headlines from the newspaper - the Times of course.

Not bad for day 1. Tomorrow, as you can see, is another full day. Plus, Margaret is being taken to the main building at 15:30 to have her ears suctioned, so she is going to be a happy bunny.