Tumble and fall

Burt is okay after taking a tumble this afternoon. He was with his caregiver, who called me and EMS.

His aide said he kind of went down as she was trying to make the seat of his walker accessible to him.

We got great EMTs whom Burt attacked and abused. They checked him out and waited for his long walk down our seven steps to the elevator. They gave him the a-ok.

I had “portalled” his GCP but also tried reaching her by phone.

She returned my call before the ambulance arrived.

I truly appreciate how responsive she always is.

The doctor helped sort out how to not go to the ER. Her support and advice helped empower my asks of the EMT team.

Burt did the rest. He walked those 7 steps down from the lobby. He also noted that he was feeling stronger as he walked.

Earlier to bed than is usual for my boy tonight!

Today, he’s limited his movement. His PT is keeping him off his leg and doing sitting workouts. They are benefiting in making the tender area more limber.

Burt showed a rare burst of appreciation to his PT, which is so great to see.