Dale worked hard in his two week intensive speech program, I have seen a noticeable increase in not only his vocabulary but also in full sentences.  It has given both of us hope, we are going to try to do more week long intensives in April and in May. Part of his training was to attend a in person meeting for people with aphasia/ stroke, many who didn’t speak for a couple of years are now carrying on full conversations.  Again hope.
He is also trying to cook again, he made a meal of salmon, roasted potatoes and a salad. (Minimal chopping). It was a success and increased his confidence of doing things.  Next up is getting a grill.
We are also utilizing the facilities here, doing excercises in the Olympic size swimming pool, and the  large gym to work on the elliptical and stationary bikes All great for his coordination. There are over 200 clubs we could participate in this 55plus community but Im finding that we are so tired from therapy and doctors appointments that we haven’t take advantage of many.  We did go to one great concert put on by a band that played all the 50’s-70’s music including some musicians that were in famous bands in the 60’s.   We have also attended lectures on black history in North Carolina and many plays.  It is a good place for us this year that we can be busy as we want to be.  I have also connected with a few women to meet up with over a glass of wine.
Right now the various therapists are amazed at how far he has come from not being able to talk or move his right leg and arm in the beginning. We have a ways to go knowing that is going to take determination and hard work and patience to get there.  Which Dale has.