Today, we didn't do much other than visit with my dad. Luckily, I happened there on the day when there was a patient meeting. In the board room, there were representatives from physical therapy, occupational therapy, and nursing. The case worker, and a clergy member were also present. Diane, arrived down for the meeting and dad himself attended.
It was good to be involved in the briefing.
Everyone was quite happy with his progress. Most stroke victims improvement comes within the first three months. After this initial period the progress may continue but at a slower and less noticeable rate. I was happy to hear that he really is quite mobile compared to when he arrived at the program here. We initially met him at the end of his occupational therapy where he was doing 'find the hidden word' puzzles. I don't think he ever really like that kind of thing when he was well. He's at a point where he forgets some recent things but older memories have returned and remain well intact.
His major concern is that he is not getting enough therapy as he wants to get well quickly and get out of there. Socializing with strangers doesn't strike him as a useful way to spend time. He'd rather be outdoors doing something.
Most reassuring was the fact they tentatively set another one of these sessions after three months. This means it'll be at least May before any sort of discharge or move is considered. Everyone seems extremely nice and very accommodating. The people present at the hospital seem to totally enjoy my dad's weird sense of humour.
(I'm keeping the posts stamped in Vancouver time, so you have to add an additional three hours to calculate when I was at the keyboard in New Hampshire.)