www.toddube.com - April 15

april 15 ~ 21

Monday, April 15, 2002

Todd had both types of therapies today. Also, Todd had a nursing evaluation to go over his medications and other daily regiments. Todd proned again day.

Tuesday, April 16, 2002

Todd had his usual therapies today. He also laid on his stomach for some time. Todd went swimming again today.

Wednesday, April 17, 2002

Mom and Todd spent the day at the Airport for mobility training. It went very well. Delta is the sponsoring airline. They were very accommodating, however everyone had to go through security just like all other passengers. Four patients practiced transfers to seats in the airplane. They had lunch at the airport. Mom, Marc and Todd had dinner with the Stars at Longhorn's. Their son is leaving the center on Friday, April 26.

Thursday, April 18, 2002

Marc left today. Todd had physical and occupational therapy. He used the skateboards on his arms for mobility and he proned again. He also had a recreational therapy session to discuss his interests.

Friday, April 19, 2002

Todd had a half-day of occupational and physical therapy. They used the electrodes to stimulate his arm muscles. In occupational therapy, he is working with a mobile arm support to practice eating and personal care. The mobile arm support is described as a series of metal rods around Todd's arm with a cuff that is attached to rubber bands. Todd describes it as a robotic arm that makes it easier to move his arm to his mouth. Todd also played volleyball with air splints on his arms.

Saturday, April 20, 2002

This is the first weekend since Todd and mom have been in Atlanta that they did not have any visitors. Todd slept most of the day. The temperature was in the high 90s and very uncomfortable.

Sunday, April 21, 2002

Bad end of the week. Mom and Todd took the Marta bus to the Arts Center in hopes of spending the day at the underground mall. As they got off the elevator, Todd's chair decided not to work. The Marta police assisted mom by pushing the chair (which weighs 300 lbs) back to the bus. The bus driver helped mom get Todd off the bus, back at the apartment. The chair then decided to work again. The entire ordeal took about 3 hours and they decided to spend the rest of the day at home.

Another Very Busy Week !