Alan is doing better since his hospitalization. His outbursts are fewer, and are less "pitched" than before his med changes. The staff assigned to him at his group home are doing well with him. They have to pick their battles, as we all do, and are trying to keep him to a schedule. We took Alan to his neurology appointment this week. Usually when someone asks Alan how he is doing, he just says "fine," but on this day he answered, "My knees are weak, and I have to lean over and hold on to things." After examination, Alan's doctor recommended physical therapy, as Alan is perilously close to falling. While we don't know if Alan will be able to follow a therapists directions, or will even want to cooperate, we will arrange for a consultation. I can deal with the nuts and bolts of being an advocate and sometimes caregiver for my son, but I find it hard to maintain the focus I need when I hear his say that he is having trouble walking. It is
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