Sunday, April 23, 2006

Responding to Verbal Commands

Mom understands at least some verbal commands. She can respond to some simple requests, such as to wiggle toes, or to open eyes (raising lids from 1/8 to 1/2 way open), or to blink.

Responding to verbal commands is a marker which Doctors and Nurses are looking for. When she can respond to a larger number of commands, she will have reached a notable mark along the path to recovery.