March 25th-27th

Monday, the speech therapist had Brenda swallow 4 ounces of pudding and grape juice each. A swallow test is going to happen this week, the purpose is to verify and quantify her swallowing. Completing this determines what type of food she will receive. She is wearing the Speech Valve all day, but not when she is sleeping. The respiratory therapist has the smallest trach in place, this will help her when she is Capped. She was capped Saturday for about Forty-five minutes and she was very anxious. The physical and occupational therapists took Brenda to the rehab room where she worked out on the Elliptical machine. She did her best time today: 10 minutes!

Tuesday, all of Brenda's activity was placed on hold today due to the stomach flue.

Wednesday, the representative from Miami Valley Rehab came to her room to see if she met their qualifications. Which she did! She will check with insurance about qualifying. At the same time the Kindred Doctors must verify that she qualifies for dismissal. We are also waiting to hear from Miami Valley Hospital to see if she was accepted. The speech therapist took Brenda to get an X-ray for the swallow test and she passed. After, Brenda order her lunch; tomato soup, cheese sandwich, jello, and a diet cola. Tomorrow, she will begin ordering all her meals. This afternoon, Pat Peters and Eileen Richmond visited with Brenda. Pat and Brenda share the same birthday, March 28th.