There was a Hawaiian music group performing in the Castle Living Room and about 45 or 50 residents watching them; nearly all in wheelchairs. I helped Dad get back to his room when it was done; his okole was getting sore and he also needed to use the bathroom. Dad decided to eat lunch in bed; which was probably a good plan since physical therapy was scheduled for right after lunch. Nurse Fred gave Dad his oxycodone and Tylenol about 30 minutes before his physical therapy was due to start.
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| CNA Sylvestre helping Dad with lunch. |
After lunch physical therapist David came by and started Dad on his therapy for today. David started with having Dad sit up at the edge of the bed and try to keep himself upright in order to strengthen his core muscles. After that he had Dad do some exercises with his right leg, pushing against David's hands; the left leg will come later when the infection is more under control. Dad did much better with less complaints about pain than he has previously. When we have Dad in the wheelchair we will have him do a little exercise with his arms by rolling himself around a little. Currently Dad is scheduled for physical therapy every day except Saturday. We're not sure when his occupational therapy is scheduled for.
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| Dad and PT David working on the core strengthening exercises. |
Today the nurse on day shift was Nurse Fred. Like Dad, Fred was born and raised on Kaua'i. Also like Dad, Fred likes fishing! They apparently had a great time this morning reminiscing about fishing on Kaua'i. Even though Nurse Fred is quite a bit younger than Dad, it's nice that he has someone he can talk to about things & places he knew in his childhood.
As I was leaving I noticed that some of the clouds passing by are below the facility. The others look like they are passing at rooftop level or just above. I'm guessing sometimes they have sunshine up at Maunalani when it's a little drizzly down in the valley.
Happy Birthday to Joe, Steve, & Kate!
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