Mom is doing as well as can be expected. They are trying to manage her back pain. When she had the stroke she was asleep and tried to get out of bed the next morning not knowing what had happened, She kept falling and hurt her already bad back. The good thing is she can feel the pain, the bad thing is she can feel the pain! They are having a hard time with her in the physical therapy because of the pain and trying to manage it and yet help her. Denise indicated she was on a stationary bike for over an hour which is great. I'm sure mom wished the bike wasn't stationary and could ride right out of the rehab center! The goal is to get her home as soon as possible. The stroke affected her left side, her leg is coming back as well as her face, we aren't sure about her left arm. She curled her left hand around the parallel bars so we are hoping for a miracle. Her speech is much better, but she is so tired there are times you cannot understand her, it is like talking to someone who has been to the dentist and their tongue is numb but everytime I talk with her she sounds exhausted but better! Denise is great at keeping me informed, it has been very difficult to not be there to help. I appreciate all she is doing for mom, this is no easy task to be the child one day to your parents and suddenly with no warning.....become the parent...