My Aunt Helen, 82, is recovering from 2 broken hips, as most of you know. When she went to the nursing home from the hosptial after the 2nd break, her Dr. thought her recovery would would take at least 12 weeks. Well, it's been 7 and she's being released on Monday! Yippeee! She's going into a Residental Care Facility instead of a bigger assisted care place. This is like a private home that cares for 6 to 8 clients (they aren't called patients there) in a home environment. She really liked this idea rather than the bigger, less personal place.
She has worked so hard to get well. She's done her therapy and followed Dr.'s orders (not always with a smile, I will admit). She had a bone density test and, unbelievably, there has been no change in her bones since her last test.
She's a tough old bird. She has her mother's tenacity and strong genetic make up. I'm proud of her!
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Iam so pleased she has made such a good recovery, as you say tough old bird ,isnt it nice to hear a happy ending ,I hope she spends a few more happy/healthy years in the new environment ,.,.,.,Jan xx
Well done to your aunt helen for a speedy recovery, hope that she settles well in her new home
take care Lynne xx
That is wonderful, she must be a real trooper. Good for her!
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Well done Aunt Helen! That's good news for you and her! It'll put your mind at rest when you go to Alaska. Have a great time! Jeannette xx
That great news Kathy, I'm happy that you can go on your cruise and know she's being well cared for. Linda (I want to go again) in Washington
That's great news, Kathy! It's hard for the elderly to recuperate fully from one broken hip, much less two! She must be a tough old bird! :)
Hugs,
jackie
Good for her!!! Jae
What wonderful news! I've kept Helen in my prayers and its so nice to hear that she's fighting hard and doing well. The facility sounds wonderful as well - but I hope she's back in her own place and independent again as soon as possible. Thanks for sharing the good news! ::smiling::
Rob
I wanna be like aunt helen when I grow up! great news! rose
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