Home!

:) ^_^

Ahhhhhh. Nice.

The final meeting at Pate was Fri. after lunch. Mom's neuro condition is superior to many people who are out walking the streets and working - especially the age 65+ persons. The Pate doctor gave her some homework, and joked that she and Dad could do it together, to see who did better.

Mom has zero neuro restrictions vis a vis staying home alone, or travelling around on her own. She is cleared to begin working, if she wants to.

She is not quite ready to drive. Her reaction time, and her peripheral perception, are not quite where they need to be. These conditions will likely resolve themselves over the next 6 to 12 weeks.

Mom does need, temporarily, to keep an eye on her balance. It is decent, but not excellent.

Leaving Pate was both sweet, and bittersweet. Pate has an outstanding staff of employees. We are friends with them, we love them, and we will miss them. Same with the residents.

The Pate doctor said that, during the last weeks of Mom's stay, she had become a de facto counselor for other residents. I observed the same dynamic vis a vis some of the staff. Mom is clearly back to herself, and ready to resume her normal life.

I am grateful.