Carol has a bad Friday 13th

Carol has somehow fractured her upper arm joint and is now wearing a sling.  Before breakfast we noticed she was winching when we tried to help her up using her left arm.  During her morning bath, the aide noticed a bad bruise on her forearm.  We have no idea how, where or exactly when she hurt the arm.  But she did not want it moved or pulled.  A portable xray machine was brought in and and they took eight good prints.  First impression was a possible crack in shoulder and a lot of internal bleeding & swelling all down her arm.

Took her to an orthondist Tues and he confirmed the fracture and heavy bleeding.  Injury could have happened getting in or out of bed, dressing, transfering to commode, etc.  No one recalls anything specific that might have cause the problem.  ( Staff probably thinks the old man could have caused it whele taking Carol for walks in her Merry Walker.  I can not recollect any incidence out of the normal.s

But, surgery is not an option so she is wearing arm in a sling and seems to be doing OK.  She uses her left hand a lot. Only indication of pain is when we adjust the sling.

Other than this setback, she has adjusted real good to this Special Unit and is joining in on the many activities that they have.  From Breakfast to lunch,  they excercise,  play with ballons, a parachute to bounce the ballons around and lots of things that really interests the residents.  She has her own recliner in the lounge/TV area and takes some day naps there. 

The song that keeps talking to me about her new home is:  "There is a Sweet, Sweet Spirit in this place".  More about this description later.   

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