Allison has had another good week in
the Neuroscience InPatient Unit. Because of the large gains she's
made in the past while, she's been accepted into the aggressive rehab
program at the Acquired Brain Injury ("ABI") Clinic (connected to the
Ottawa General Hospital) and she is on a three week waiting list.
Allison will be evaluated when she arrives at the Clinic and a therapy
program planned for her. We visited the Clinic last week and in
Marya's words it looks "hard core".
We
are expecting that Allison's bone flap / skull surgery will take place
sometime this week, although it remains subject to scheduling.
Allison has recently been walking up a storm - to such an extent that
she has to wear an electronic bracelet so the nurses can keep track of
her. When leaving the 7th floor with Allison, we have to check in
with the front desk so the alarm can be turned off when she goes by.
Allison
has been playing the piano a fair amount lately. Although her playing
doesn't meet her own exacting standards, it is thrilling to see her
able to concentrate on something for such extended periods.
All
of this is, of course, very positive; however, there is a considerable
distance to go. Allison's conversation is quite often difficult to
follow, her memory is a work-in-progress, and although she is
physically stronger, she has balance and stamina issues which we expect
to fade with time.
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