Today was a banner day for Jim as he has moved from the Shirley Ryan (SR) Ability Labs to his home on Odell. Superior medical transport was the firm that brought him back to Odell Ave. The staff at SR was truly super. They packed up six moving cartons. All of Jim’s personal items along with a good supply of bandages and pads.

The task of opening all the boxes and putting all the things away will be large. With about 12 different medications and a time table that takes an entire 8 1/2 X 11 page.

Jim’s dog recognized him at once and could not resist jumping on the bed. The SR home team sent someone out to hook up all the. Items., vacuum pump for the wound, humidifier as a respiratory device, motors in the bed that waves the mattress so you don’t get bed sores. Jim has made good progress in the 38 days he spent at SR. He was thought to steer his electric wheel chair with the movement of his head. He can lift a spoon with his left hand to his face. In another couple of weeks he may be able to get that spoon to his mouth. He is home with an RN all day that will provide, therapy, insure medications are administered in a timely manner, turning ever couple of hours. Facilitate the movement from bed to chair and back. Provide a timely bath or shower.

Today was a banner day for all the Bosco’s.
Cheers,
Joe Bosco