Saturday, January 23, 2010

Visiting Aunt

We visited 3rd aunt today, and it seems that she is doing quite poorly at this point. What I had initially mistaken for a plump, healthy appearance was in reality a result of bloating from renal failure. It is readily apparent that she is incapable of movement or speech.

However, it seems that she is quite capable of sight and comprehension despite her otherwise near-complete paralysis from the stroke. She could blink her eyes appropriately in response to questions, and had a limited capability to smile when amused by humorous quips. Moreover, she could move her eyes to look at the visitors.

From the movement of her tongue, it seems that she is making attempts to speak, though she is currently incapable of forming words proper. It is fortunate, though, that she appears to be able to recognize the visitors and what little can be ascertained of her cognitive faculties suggests a positive prognosis. I am making a mental note to do something downright hilarious the next time we visit, to see if she is capable of laughter.

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