[Dialogue] prayers for Hubert Fulkerson

[kayfulkerson]

Subject: Hubert story Fulkerson Stroke

Progress and request prayers

Hubert on May 8th he had an Ischemic stroke.  

 

The tests they performed included MRIs, CAT Scans, Ultra Sounds, and Blood work.  From the tests, they found no signs of clots or blocked blood passageways, so they diagnosed him with having had an Ischemic stroke.  We learned that an Ischemic stroke is a recoverable type, because it is caused by a lack of blood to the brain rather than a hemorrhage.  However, as a result of his stoke is unable to move his right arm and leg.  He also has trouble communicating back and only has a consistent four-word vocabulary, although he appears oriented with his environment and understands some of the things that he is asked.   For example, if you ask him his name, he responds, "Yes."   He is able to feed himself using his left hand and he responds to touch.  For instance, if you move his legs he changes his facial expressions, and if you hold his hand he follows your movements and smiles.



Now Aug 2006 He has improved great deal and we are amassing each day with process. He can speak sentences, & ask questions which are all understandable.  He can slowing move his right arm to his nose and hold and release items.  With assistance from the physical therapist, he walked between the two parallel bars and a few times with a brace on his rt. knee and uses a walker.  

He are praying that concisely walking, and be using move of his own right leg to initiate the walking. With assistance  he can transfer from bed to wheel chair, etc.

He only has until end of Aug to get help with the physical & occupational therapist, since medicare writes: 100 days for skilled care.

He is a Capri care center in Phoenix.  I you want to sent card mail to: Kay Fulkerson

402 East Las Palmaritas, Phoenix, AZ 85020

Please pray that he can walk and use the bathroom / toilet by himself.  We also pray, he would like to graduate to more independence, and get out of the nursing home.

Kay Fulkerson

602-943-2822


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