Galileo had a stroke

AKA - my mom.  The past few weeks, I've been a little MIA helping her get back in the swing of things.  She was in the hospital for a few days then with me for a week, finally we were able to bring her home with a full time health aide.

She's mostly frustrated at not having to ability to say what she wants - she know what she wants to say, but it isn't always coming out.

Walking is a bit of a struggle, but is improving.  She often wanders to another room the minute someone steps away.

Her sense of humor is still there and has been watching a lot of Seinfeld and Colbert recently.

I have some workbooks she's going through and an app called Constant Therapy as well as a bunch of youtube videos to help her improve.

Any recommendations or advice would be great!

We are rooting for her!

Sorry she is going through this. Hope Seinfeld and Colbert keep her spirits up!

Nothing useful.  Just to say someitmes improvement continues for quite a while.  Yay for Seinfeld and Colbert, and for attentive nearby family too.

Sorry to hear. Hope she's feeling a bit better each day. 

Is she receiving physical therapy? Sorry to hear that she had a stroke. I guess her diet should consist of mostly fruit and vegetable, fish and nuts. But physical exercise is great for her too. 
hopefully she’ll make a total recovery. 

Sounds like she’s in loving hands - that means a lot while in recovery ❤️‍

Hoping she makes a meaningful recovery! Best wishes to you all. xoxo

Give her our best wishes for continued recovery!  She helped us find our house, and pointed us to MOL when we moved here.  

Who knew? Galileo was your Mom? I wish her a speedy recovery — I could always count on her for thoughtful, cogent responses here. 

mtierney said:

Who knew? Galileo was your Mom? I wish her a speedy recovery — I could always count on her for thoughtful, cogent responses here. 

”and if you don’t know… now you know…”

Best wishes for a thorough recovery!

We hope to have her back on the keyboard a.s.a.p.

Best wishes and speedy recovery.

jamie said:

AKA - my mom.  The past few weeks, I've been a little MIA helping her get back in the swing of things.  She was in the hospital for a few days then with me for a week, finally we were able to bring her home with a full time health aide.

She's mostly frustrated at not having to ability to say what she wants - she know what she wants to say, but it isn't always coming out

Any recommendations or advice would be great!

If she can't say what she wants to say, can she write? If her hand control is there, a pad and pen could help with communication while she gets her speech back.  If that is too hard just now, try a tablet and stylus. 

I am so relieved to learn that she is improving.  Please give her my best regards.   

All the best from here - we know how frustratingly slow recovery feels, and how difficult it can be to retain your senses of humour and optimism. 
FWIW, moving to music is really good for recovering brains and to regain coordination. Puzzles are also good for brain recovery: crosswords, Scrabble/Wordle, kids’ card games, etc. 
My immunologist says: laugh every day, get a hug every day; eat as well (balanced meals) as you can; and sleep for at least 6-8 hours each night. Builds optimism and supports recovering brains, esp the hugs and the laughter. 
The big thing is impatience: celebrate each achievement, even if it’s small. Nerve recovery is really slow, and they determine how muscles recover. (Learning to spit while brushing my teeth took years, but I got there!)

If Galileo can get to a therapy pool for low-impact Aquafit sessions, that’s really good - and fun! 
Again, best wishes from here - wish I was closer to give some of those hugs!

all the best here too for your mom's recovery 

Sorry to hear.  Wishing her a full and speedy recovery.

My Mom had a stroke in 2023.  It's tough stuff, very frustrating for the person who is having trouble communicating. Tough for caregivers as well. It's good that you are there for her.

Not only did I not know Galileo was your Mom, I didn't know she was female. I thought I could properly gender most of the posters here from hints or statement made over the years but I am reexamining that now. In any case, I wish her well and hope she makes it back here when she can.

Dito to all the above.  So sorry to hear about your mom's illness.  We are all hoping for her recovery.  

Best wishes to your mother for her recovery, Jamie.  Thank you for sharing the info about the Constant Therapy app.  I have a friend who might find it extremely useful.  

Hi Jamie,  Sorry to hear about your mom, and pleased that she is recovering, with your and the doctor's help.  She is fortunate to have you as a son, sounds like you've been doing a superb job.  

Hi Jamie,

So sorry to hear about Mom.  Of course it’s good hear of her progress….current status report, please   She’s been a fixture at our holiday celebrations.   Very hopeful that we’ll have a chance to her soon.

I think mom is doing as well as she can be under the circumstances.  Walking a bit better - finding more words.  Her home health aide has been amazing.

jamie said:

I think mom is doing as well as she can be under the circumstances.  Walking a bit better - finding more words.  Her home health aide has been amazing.

So glad to learn that.  Thank you for the positive feedback.  Please give her my regards.

Jaytee said:

mtierney said:

Who knew? Galileo was your Mom? I wish her a speedy recovery — I could always count on her for thoughtful, cogent responses here. 

”and if you don’t know… now you know…”

JT, there are qotes around your message, why?

Does not appear to be a quote of mt.

Best wishes on your mom's recovery.

RealityForAll said:

Jaytee said:

mtierney said:

Who knew? Galileo was your Mom? I wish her a speedy recovery — I could always count on her for thoughtful, cogent responses here. 

”and if you don’t know… now you know…”

JT, there are qotes around your message, why?

Does not appear to be a quote of mt.

I didn’t pick up on that, RFA, but this is not the place for a discussion on any thing, or anyone other than Jamie’s Mom. 

Look forward to seeing you in the Rose Garden.

Hi  @jamie,

T Day will be upon us soon.  More good news, about Mom, will be welcome.  Will we be seeing Mom, as usual?

I am so very sorry, Jamie and Dave. It's a heartbreaking loss. Hope your memories of your mother help to ease the pain a little.  

Karen, are you reporting that Galileo passed???

Jamie, Dave I am so so SO sorry

Thank you so much; the outpouring of condolences means a lot.