[Oe List ...] FW: [Dialogue] Hubert Fulkerson Stroke update

[Harry Wainwright]

Colleagues,

 

Kay sent this to the Dialogue.  I thought those of you who are only on the
OE list might like to know about Hubert.

 

Peace,

Harry

 

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Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2006 4:04 PM



Subject: Hubert  Fulkerson Stroke

Hubert and I meet for a business breakfast / networking meeting every Monday
morning, but last week on May 8th he had an Ischemic stroke.  

I called him at 6:00 AM with not answer, so I went to his apartment.  After
knocking on his door also with no answer, I called 911.  The fire department
arrived and opened his apartment door to find him sitting on his living room
chair.  It appears that he had taken a shower and sat down before the stroke
occurred.  An ambulance was then called, which took him to the emergency
room at John C. Lincoln (JCL) on 3rd Street and Dunlap.  Later than day
after several tests they admitted him to the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) for
observation.

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 the stoke his 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.

On Friday, he was moved from JCL to the Phoenix Mountain Nursing Center, but
was then transferred back to JCL due to a scare that he may have contracted
Pneumonia.  He tested positive to Pneumonia and was transferred back Phoenix
Mountain.  At Phoenix Mountain, he will eventually receive occupational
therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy. He is at 13233 N. Tatum Blvd,
(just north of Cactus and Paradise Mall) The nursing / rehab is on the far
west side of property.

He welcomes visitors, especially if you will move both arms and teach him
simple words & to follow simple directions etc. He has more facial
expressions.  He appears to understand all that you say, yet is like a child
to learn to speak, ask him to repeat words and number of fingers, or what
ever you are comfortable with doing.  Take a book, read to him, share
printed word, have him say words. Teach him simple words & to follow simple
directions etc. He has a lot to learn again.

 Please pray for his speedy full recovery and the ability to be independent.
Please pass on this request for prayer.

If mailing, send to his daughter: Dara Fulkerson, 5656 S 45th Place,
Phoenix, AZ 85040

If you have any questions, please contact me by email or call in evening.
It is ok to pass this now.

Kay Fulkerson

KayFulkerson at getnet.com

602-943-2822

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