Yesterdays appointment with Dr. Weismann went well. She weighed 109 pounds and her blood pressure was 164/78. Discussion centered around improving her bone density. The staff at Heartland suggested she discuss this with him, so we did. He had a lengthy discussion with mom about why she is not a good candidate for any of the medications being advertised and she should just continue to do what she's doing and be careful. When mom was telling him what happened, he made a valiant effort to not say I told you so. But failed. Previous visits had included conversations about being alone, what can happen, and now what did happen. He made her promise that if/when she fell again, even if she didn't break anything, she would move out of her house.
We also discussed why she did so well in Heartland. Being around other people, being active, doing things like walking around, talking and everything else she did had a positive affect on her recovery. I expressed my concerns about what happened this past winter when she stayed inside for 3 months and the accompanying depression that resulted. My disscussions with mom about moving into assisted living continue, and I do believe she is thinking about it. But not too hard.
Ricky, the PT from Heartland, visited this morning. I made myself scarce and when I was getting ready to leave, she said he told her she will be off the walker soon and using her four pronged cane. This alarming news will be investigated and an update provided when I get the chance to speak to him next week. Personally, I don't think she's strong enough and her balance is still bad. I also suspect that if she hears she doesn't need the walker, she will be resuing all her activities as she did before. She will do what she will do, regardless. Gotta love her for that.
Colleen is coming over this afternoon to pick her up to get her hair done and I think go to lunch. We are dining in Auburn Hills this evening and planning on spending Sunday at the Lathrup pool after church.
Hope y'all have a great weekend.
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I do read the updates, usually clumping together several days at a time, since I read them in Santa Rosa, and I am in Woodland a lot (100 miles away).
My parents are both over 80 yrs, so it is really good to see the detailed version of Ruth's progress and challenges.
Hello and our best wishes from Jim and Gaylene. Loved the tidbit about selling crystal at the neighbor's yard sale.
Love, Jim Rosaschi
Thank you, Dave, for your faithful reporting of Aunt Ruth's progress. I just caught up on the last week after being in the mountains for a few days this week. I will try to remember to call her on Sunday for a chat.
Love, Juanita
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