Ok. New update. Positive and negative. Nurse and social worker called today. They will have to wait 3 days before starting blood thinner, but may start baby aspirin tomorrow. He has three therapists - ST, PT, and OT - who each work with him for an hour a day 5 days a week! Home Health is good, but not nearly as intense. They will be finishing touch once he is home. He is where he needs to be. The one thing all therapists said was Jim feels very lonely and isolated in his current location, which does not help mental attitude. Since he is responding well to therapy, powers that be are going to move him tomorrow to different wing they feel will now be a better fit for him 😊 Good news, except may be inside window looking into garden, so no seeing me. (Glad we had not done that yet.) Still in quarantine for 9 more days, but residents in new wing more at his level mentally. He will have to wear an ankle thing that warns when near door, but all involved are excited about move - Jim included. He does not like the food, so nutritionist going to visit him tomorrow to get a better idea of what he will or will not eat. Social worker asked if I was totally set on getting him out after first 20 days, even if therapists feel with more time they could increase his functionality. I said do what is best for him when that time comes, but I want him home as soon as possible - but as healthy as possible! All therapists also said he WILL need someone with him all the time - for how long not sure ☹️ So, I will start exploring that scenario since I simply can not afford to quit working. Last person spoke to was Jim’s long time nurse with main cardiologist. I needed help cancelling and rescheduling upcoming appointments. She was so sad for us over Jim’s event, and read some notes from hospital about it. Sounds like it was worse than I thought! She also was amazed at how well Jim is doing considering severity of event, and had some encouraging words about her own mom’s rehab experience after stroke! Bittersweet, but helped me know doing what is right for him, and that he could get to where he needs no supervision at all. So, emotional ups and downs today leaving me feeling fragile, but hopeful, and missing him more than ever. ☺️❤️🙏 Tomorrow is another day😊
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