It's been a hundred days since dad had his stroke. In my personal opinion, I think his physical progress has been highly impressive. He couldn't walk, or eat, or go to the loo before. Now he can walk by himself with a walking stick, feed himself fine, and take care of his toilet needs.
Sure, it's not a full recovery. His left arm and hand are not very helpful and dad's had to re-learn how to do many things one-handed. But I'm not sure stroke victims ever recover 100%. He's still been lucky and can do many many things.
His mood fluctuates from being very chipper and positive, to depressed and resigned. I'm hoping the chipper and positive will pull through.
He doesn't fall down so often and the physio has taught him a great exercise to help him get up from the floor should he do so.
He's also received a plastic leg brace that fits under his foot and behind his left shin. It gives support to him when he walks and he's found it a great help.
All small steps to independence and hopefully leading the lifestyle that he was used to before.
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