Hello All,
Sally and I visited Helen from Thursday 14/1 to Sunday 17/1. Helen is in the Mater Private Rehab hospital and seems to be getting as good care as we would hope for. The staff were friendly and helpful. We stayed in the Dorelle flats under Louis' care - very comfortable and convenient.
We generally visited Helen morning and afternoon and spent time talking or just sitting/reading while she slept. We had a couple of outings with wheel-chair. Sally gave a bit more useful care than the average visitor and also following Louis' example, helped Helen through her somewhat negative attitude to eating. We had some good conversation at times when Helen seemed very much herself in voice and smile. Then at times she would struggle with finding words to say something, get out a few disconnected words with effort, then shake her head, smile, relax and say "it doesn't matter" - relief. I read out some excerpts from Helen's book by William McInnes "A man's got to have a hobby" and that was fun.
She does some exercise (she realises she should) - walking with a frame, up and down the corridor. She tires easily. Eating and showering are an effort.
Overall it seems to me she is gradually slipping away. She has some minor irritations at times but is not in pain and the care is good. What more could we expect?
I am very glad to have had this visit.
Love, Robin
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