We talked to Ed's doctor at Monaco Parkway, and he said now that Ed is free of infection, he needs more stimulation than we are giving him. (For reference, Ed is at Monaco Parkway Health and Rehabilitation Center at 895 S. Monaco Parkway, Denver 80224, room 117 - just walk in. Main desk telephone number if you need directions is 303-321-3110.)
The doctor recommends that people come and not only talk or read to Ed, but also rub his face, shoulders, arms, and/or calves so that the sensory nerve endings are stimulated as well as the auditory nerves. I'd recommend starting with rubbing his cheeks, since he really likes that. Ed does often "flinch" and draw back when his arm or leg is first touched, but that is just a protective reaction, so please don't be put off by his initial reaction.
It would be especially good if folks could visit Ed at times other than when I visit him. I'm usually there about 5 PM - 7 PM on weekdays, late Saturday afternoon, and about noon-2 PM on Sunday. It's always nice for me to see y'all, but it would do Ed more good if we only overlap visits a little.
Since Ed is still unresponsive, it might be easier if folks took something to read, or went with a friend.
And of course, prayers and good wishes are always appreciated!
Thanks! Marian
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Figured the bagpipe music already verged on cruel and unusual, but I'll start singing along as I stroke his cheek. All stimulation is good, right? Even my singing?
dick
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