Dad's strength seems to have returned today. We asked the nurse in the evening to bring a walker with wheels on the front legs. Amazingly, Dad walked all the way down the hall, maybe 10 yards, and then all the way back to his room. Towards the end, he did start to get tired, and the right foot dragged a little. At the beginning though, there was no lag! Really awesome!
Dad will be moved to Kernan, which is affiliated with the University of Maryland. I went to visit Kernan today before going to work. It is a much bigger facility than Mount Sinai with even a pool for therapy, a larger gym with more equipment, and nicer rooms. The beds actually face each other to promote communication and can be separated by a curtain. Each patient has their own window and shares a bathroom. I think this setup is more comfortable. After Dad's walk down the hall, he probably won't have to stay long at Kernan.
William and I were debating for a while whether to go with Kernan or Mount Sinai. William and I like the pets at Sinai, the step-down program, and the proximity to Mom. I felt good about deciding to go with Kernan when I mentioned to Jennifer, the lab coordinator, that my dad needed rehab, she asked if we were going to Kernan. It seems a friend of hers who had MS learned to walk there, and she thought it was a phenomenal place. =>
Dad took a look at the brochure so he knows where he'll be going. He also was able to give me his ss# and sign his short-term disability form. Great progress. Mom washed his hair and brushed his teeth for his little trip tomorrow. Dad must be feeling better because he was giving her a little attitude.
Kernan is at 2200 Kernan Drive, Baltimore, MD 21207. www.Kernan.org
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