I had some reward dollars from one of the big chain stores that were expiring. After last Friday's PT sessions, we went to the store and bought a Wii Fit. It is supposed to help with balance and strength, two things Jan needs to work on. I'm going to count it as a Mother's Day present!
So far, the whole family has played with it. My Wii age started at 51, then went to 55, 45, 38 and then 32. I'm not sure of the value of the Wii age but it is a yardstick to compare results by.
Jan is really good at the hula hoop, initially beating Tessa's high score. The game does require specific activities that raise your heart rate. Time will tell but preliminary results are encouraging.
Late last Sunday, but well before dark, Jan drove to the grocery store with me and back. She says it still pulls and causes some slight pain to look left and right but she is trying. The bad news is the PT guy says she should not drive. I respect his opinion but by the same token, she needs short trips to build her confidence back. Heck, she still has more neck mobility than half the old folks driving today! The doctor just told her not to drive with the collar.
So far, the whole family has played with it. My Wii age started at 51, then went to 55, 45, 38 and then 32. I'm not sure of the value of the Wii age but it is a yardstick to compare results by.
Jan is really good at the hula hoop, initially beating Tessa's high score. The game does require specific activities that raise your heart rate. Time will tell but preliminary results are encouraging.
Late last Sunday, but well before dark, Jan drove to the grocery store with me and back. She says it still pulls and causes some slight pain to look left and right but she is trying. The bad news is the PT guy says she should not drive. I respect his opinion but by the same token, she needs short trips to build her confidence back. Heck, she still has more neck mobility than half the old folks driving today! The doctor just told her not to drive with the collar.
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