Settling In

Scott is home now.  His transition home has been very smooth, all things considered, and he, Jen and Floyd are settling in and adjusting to life.

For now Scott has full-time nursing care.  (Since this is not covered by insurance this is being paid for by all the generous donations from friends and family so THANK YOU!)  The nursing care has been invaluable to Jen since right now Scott needs assistance with prompting and completing his day to day activities.  He also requires constant supervision for his own safety but hopefully, as he progresses, the level of care and supervision can decrease. 

Scott continues to make great progress.  Since coming home he has begun eating again.  He regularly eats breakfast and dinner and, as his intake of solid food continues to increase, he should be able to transition off the feeding tube.  He is playing with Floyd.  Games such as tossing and catching a ball are such a win/win since it is a great way for Scott to continue to improve his motor skills while having fun with Floyd.  He even played a game of solitaire (with some prompting and assistance) during a recent therapy session. 

Scott came home with a walker and a wheelchair but both of those devices have been relegated to the basement because he prefers to walk around the house on his own.  He does, however, require close supervision while walking because at this stage he is still very unsteady.  The walker and wheelchair will wait downstairs until he is ready to start going for longer strolls out of the house.

Scott is feeling very conversational these days and loves to sit and chat about old times.  At this stage in his recovery his facts are confabulated and confused.  For example, he might recall an event correctly - like a show he has been to - but recite names of people who weren't there or recall it being in a different location than it was.)  Confabulation is common with this type of injury and it is a great sign that he is recalling so many memories. 

There have also been challenges to Scott being home.  As a natural part of his progress Scott has, at times, become very frustrated.  Jen maintains a positive attitude during these difficult periods but it is no doubt hard to see a loved one going through this and also to put it in to context for a two year old.  Nevertheless, it is a sign that Scott is progressing and becoming more aware of his surroundings. His frustration is a natural part of the recovery process.

Scott is ready to have visitors.  Anyone who is interested in stopping by to visit him at home should email or text Jen with some days/times you'd like to come by.