Mom had a slow week last week. She had some nausea during the first part of the week. Then we learned she wasn't getting PT, OT or ST because of "insurance criteria." It was very frustrating, just trying to figure out what was going on and why she wasn't getting her therapies. As you know, we need to keep Mom moving and as active as possible so she can regain her strength. The facility is suppose to call me consistently with updates/progress/news and they still aren't following through.

They are back on track with her therapies this week, thankfully.

She's still getting weaned from the vent. Mom, Dad and I think they could be more aggressive with it than they are and we're trying to figure out a way to make that happen. She's suppose to be working up to 6 hours off the vent, but they seem to just be doing the minimum (15 minutes) each time. They are suppose to be getting her off the vent twice/day and they seem to be doing it only once/day, if that.

Sorry to use this blog as a platform for my frustration, but it's hard to get past it today. The Healthcare Advocates are we hired are helping me with these issues, too.

Please know that Mom is in good spirits for the most part. Her strength and good nature is a blessing. She can't wait to get outta there and get home though. I can't tell you how much she appreciates your cards/letters. Thank you! Please keep them coming.