Walking has become a little less appealing because Ian cannot balance as well as he could. His OT recommended he get a mini bike! This week, Ian not only received his weekly occupational therapy session, but he also put his legs to work. He wants to build up to 6km a day.
Since Ian received hormone treatment for his enlarged prostate and after the prostate scraping to remove cancerous bits earlier in 2023, he has had to have regular blood tests to monitor his PSA levels. Unfortunately, the last screening resulted in his PSA levels being too high. Ian’s urologist has started hormone treatment once again. He…
Ian has lost the avbility of his legs to stand/walk. This has meant that Fiona has had to physically move him using a transfer board and sheets and pulling on his clothing. He also battles to swallow so a simple thing like swallowing saliva is not so simple any more. It’s been a tough time…
The progression is always at play but keeping calm is not always easy. For example, as the muscles in Ian’s tongue and throat change shape and/or weaken swallowing and speaking becomes more of an effort than it was. Water on its own can be dangerous and cause Ian to choke, but water with a bit…
As Ian has good days and bad days, so his body responds accordingly. On good days, Ian can use an upright walker, but on bad days, he needs his wheelchair. He is so very grateful to you for making donations so that he could get this mobile device! Ian is finding the wheelchair with a…
A friend of Ian and Fiona’s sponsored them a holiday in East London! Hearing that Ian’s “Camper” friends had recommended a place, they found a unit that would be suitable for Ian and his limited mobility. Jennie, Leanne, Mark and their families decided to take the opportunity to join them. Other friends offered to take…
The extended loadshedding meant the electricity was off for most part of the night making the bubble mattress no longer a viable option. We chose to buy an egg-shell mattress and returned the bubble mattress which was hired and not bought. A sponge placed strategically under his wrist to promote blood flow back down Ian’s…
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