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Another strange disabled parking sign
One of our local shopping centres has just spent the better part of a year (and most likely obscene amounts of money) re-doing the shopping centre, its shops, and specifically, the parking lot. Here is the photo of the spot: From this picture, you can see 2 things: 1 – the centre didn’t learn how … [Read more…]
Colin uses a mouse for the first time since the accident
Today, while we were sitting together at our computers, Colin simply asked if there was a spare mouse lying around. We found one. He wanted to try using the mouse instead of the trackball he has been using. In what I can only call a remarkable feat – he simply went ahead and managed to … [Read more…]
Greatly increased finger and hand movement
We started with a new OT (occupational therapist) who specialises in hands only, about a month and a half ago. She is wonderful and has given Colin new exercises, and a new splint to see if we can improve his right hand. First of all, she measured his range very precisely using a device that … [Read more…]
Swimming, with weights
this is only the third time we have had a swim with Colin, but this time we put weights on his feet to sort of help him stay upright. You can see in the deep end how he is able to be upright because his feet are not floating up and tipping him. It was … [Read more…]
First swim this season
Sorry I have not posted for a while – it has been a very busy time with all sorts of personal and family issues. But all is well, and we are back to normal now. Colin loves to swim, as you know, and he was really wanting to swim lately. It has been very hot … [Read more…]
AD strikes again
The dreaded AD (autonomic dysreflexia) visited Colin last weekend. The first time he had it he ended up in the ICU with orchitis and was a day away from having his testicle amputated. That was while he was still at the rehab, and was over 2 years ago. I have tried my best to learn … [Read more…]
Colin’s morning routine
During the week, when Jabu gets COlin out of bed, the dogs wait outside the room for him to appear. Every day. Jinxie runs backward leading him to the treats, barking along the way to make he doesn’t forget. In this video, you can see how Colin is able to use both arms, and how … [Read more…]
Colin using the modified outside tap
So here is a small video of Colin using the modified tap to fill the plastic drinking rock for our animals. Apologies that he is not wearing trousers, I did buy him a new pair of camo pants yesterday but we can’t seem to find them 😉 Thanks for popping in, and have a lovely … [Read more…]
A tap extender for quad hands
Colin’s accident caused damage to his C5 vertebra, but it was an incomplete injury. This means that there is some nerve transmission between the brain and lower than C5. Although this is still quite high, and he has lost a huge amount of ability, he does have some limited hand function. Since his right arm … [Read more…]