Dan's second stay on 6 West lasted a little over a week. On July 27 he was discharged to the acute rehabilitation hospital, just down the street from the main hospital. He shares a room, but his roommate is very nice and a few days after Dan was admitted there, they changed their room to a bigger one that accomodates all of their equipment.
Dan gets 3 hours of therapy a day, Physical, Occupational and Speech, plus some Recreational therapy as well; today he is doing a gentle exercise class. At today's Patient/Family Conference, we met with his team of therapists who reported on his progress. The major consensus is that he is greatly improved in the week since he was admitted. He is on antibiotics right now for a couple of minor infections, but his blood sugars are steady and the issues with his heart rate and blood pressure are improving. His physical therapist has him walking around 25 feet, and he seems to not want the aid of his walker. Sometimes his right foot crosses his left foot path but that is improving. They will focus on balance and strengthening.
OT-wise, he is able to put on his clothes by himself, except for socks. Self-care is coming along nicely.
Speech therapy: much improved, their focus is on improving memory and attention. He does initiate many tasks but still needs cues to stay on task.
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