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.