Dennis has been going to the Courage Center once again. He quit for a bit, simply because he hated Metro Mobility. Now that Raquel has her license once again, he tries to go at least twice a week.
Today Raquel told me he worked out really hard. He was on the reclining walker for 35 minutes and did his upper body work, too. He needs to keep up with this to keep his muscle atrophy at bay for as long as possible.
He has been getting muscle fatigue quite often lately. He also has been stiffening up more often. It is becoming more and more difficult to get him in and out of the car. We are starting the process of looking at accessible vans. Our lease is up this spring, so hopefully we can turn it in and purchase a used van that he can be wheeled in and out of easily.
His lift chair arrived on Sunday, allowing him to sit in the living room without his wheel chair. It keeps me from breaking my back when helping him up and out of a seat.
He is also looking at those scooters, but I am not encouraging this. I am so afraid that one he gets one of those, he will never see the necessity of walking again. But without his mobility, he will become unhappy. And we do not want an unhappy Dennis.
So we will continue to look for more ways to keep his life as normal as possible.
Until later,
Ann and Dennis
Showing posts with label Metro Mobility. Show all posts
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Monday, November 30, 2009
Wednesday, August 12, 2009
A Small Whine
Last Wednesday, Dennis took a course called Choices, at Pathways. Tonight he returned for his second session.
He was supposed to get Metro Mobility to take him to and from the class. He hates the inconvenience of MM and forgot to schedule the ride until it was too late to find a good ride. Oh, I believe that. So, even though I had just spent another day driving the 200 mile round trip to Eau Claire, I took him there and in an hour, I will pick him back up.
We have discussed this ride thing often. His complaint is that Metro takes so long. Sometimes he has to wait while others are picked up or dropped off. Some days they don't have an appropriate time, and he arrives early or late. And he has to pay for the ride, and spending money on something that doesn't bring about immediate satisfaction is a sore spot with Dennis.
What he doesn't understand is when he inconveniences me when I need to take him to someplace. I have to spend 3 hours doing nothing, or find something to do. It wouldn't be so bad if he checked with me first, so I could make some plans. I could use the time to meet a friend. I could, now that Mother lives close, visit Jones-Harrison to see her. I could shop, or take a walk, or simply relax. But, when he does this, he just springs it on me at the last minute.
That's my complaint for the day. Other than this, he is perfect.
Until later,
Ann and Dennis
He was supposed to get Metro Mobility to take him to and from the class. He hates the inconvenience of MM and forgot to schedule the ride until it was too late to find a good ride. Oh, I believe that. So, even though I had just spent another day driving the 200 mile round trip to Eau Claire, I took him there and in an hour, I will pick him back up.
We have discussed this ride thing often. His complaint is that Metro takes so long. Sometimes he has to wait while others are picked up or dropped off. Some days they don't have an appropriate time, and he arrives early or late. And he has to pay for the ride, and spending money on something that doesn't bring about immediate satisfaction is a sore spot with Dennis.
What he doesn't understand is when he inconveniences me when I need to take him to someplace. I have to spend 3 hours doing nothing, or find something to do. It wouldn't be so bad if he checked with me first, so I could make some plans. I could use the time to meet a friend. I could, now that Mother lives close, visit Jones-Harrison to see her. I could shop, or take a walk, or simply relax. But, when he does this, he just springs it on me at the last minute.
That's my complaint for the day. Other than this, he is perfect.
Until later,
Ann and Dennis
Friday, January 9, 2009
An Extra Day Off
The telephone rang this morning at 5 am. I knew it was Raquel. I also knew she would be calling in sick. I had been expecting this call and was happy that she called early so we could figure out how to handle the day.
The poor girl has been working two jobs since we went to London in late November. She has been run down and has a bad cold. I must admit that I wasn't adverse to having a three day weekend, either.
Dennis had an appointment at the Courage Center early this morning, so I wasn't able to sleep in, but I was able to miss a boring staff meeting. I also was able to have my first ride in a metro mobility van and see the physical therapy gym at the Courage Center.
After the appointment we decided that we might as well go to Bunny's for lunch. Bunny's is a local old people's restaurant during the day, and dance and drinking hall at night for the younger set. The first time we were in there, Dennis took one look around and said, "I believe I could be a player here!" The food is inexpensive and more than edible and the portions are big.
Then, as long as we were so close, and I had the day off and it wasn't the weekend, we went to Burlington Coat Factory and Micro Center. You may remember that Burlington is on my list of most hated shopping experiences. Add in the fact that Dennis could shop there for hours, it isn't a place that I am willing to take him to very often. But we agreed to a time limit and all in all, it was okay.
Now it's still an hour before I would be leaving work for the day, and here I am writing my Friday blog.
I suppose I should say thanks to Raquel on Monday for the three-day weekend, but I don't want to encourage her. Or, do I?
The poor girl has been working two jobs since we went to London in late November. She has been run down and has a bad cold. I must admit that I wasn't adverse to having a three day weekend, either.
Dennis had an appointment at the Courage Center early this morning, so I wasn't able to sleep in, but I was able to miss a boring staff meeting. I also was able to have my first ride in a metro mobility van and see the physical therapy gym at the Courage Center.
After the appointment we decided that we might as well go to Bunny's for lunch. Bunny's is a local old people's restaurant during the day, and dance and drinking hall at night for the younger set. The first time we were in there, Dennis took one look around and said, "I believe I could be a player here!" The food is inexpensive and more than edible and the portions are big.
Then, as long as we were so close, and I had the day off and it wasn't the weekend, we went to Burlington Coat Factory and Micro Center. You may remember that Burlington is on my list of most hated shopping experiences. Add in the fact that Dennis could shop there for hours, it isn't a place that I am willing to take him to very often. But we agreed to a time limit and all in all, it was okay.
Now it's still an hour before I would be leaving work for the day, and here I am writing my Friday blog.
I suppose I should say thanks to Raquel on Monday for the three-day weekend, but I don't want to encourage her. Or, do I?
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