Thursday, April 9

Up at 7 a.m. to get ready for therapy. On the arm bicycle and step up bike by 9. Lots of reasoning puzzles in speech and a computer program to test reaction time and brain processing speed in O.T. The latter computer program is to help assess readiness for skills needed to drive. Mr. Bichler has identified his 2 major goals as being able to drive again and getting back to work. The therapists then formulate a plan to help Mr. B achieve his goals. I am constantly amazed at everything that can be done to rehabilitate traumatic brain injuries. What's more is that I know so little about something that affects an estimated 1.4 million Americans every year. And because TBIs are often misdiagnosed that estimate may be low. It is believed that 10-20% of our Marines and soldiers returning from Afgan and Iraq may have experienced a TBI. Well, I just read in a magazine that March was TBI Awareness month so I am doing my part even if it is April. I pray that everyone will have a wonderful weekend. We still are hoping to get out to some ball games in the next few weeks as the weather warms, hope to see lots of smiling faces!