Day Program Week 1

Officially the Day Program began on Monday of this week. Here is a quick recap of the weeks events. We are adjusting to living in our apartment across the street from the Shepherd Center. It is up to us to complete all the activites of daily living, ie showering, dressing, stretching, etc as well as continue with the ot/pt and speech therapy. The day program in general is intense and more structured that inpatient. There is very little down time as therapies are scheduled from 9am - 4pm. The therapists are different from inpatient. I am getting a chance to see different ways to accomplish the same task. I have gotten the chance to try some new equipment and learn new stretches. The day program focuses on goals that you set for yourself. I will work with the therapists to reach the goals by the time I discharge.
I can assure you all that I leave each day tired and sore. I know that all of this is helping to maximize my strength and keep me in great physical and mental shape!
I have enjoyed living under the same roof as Courtney again. It is sometimes the little things that you miss the most. She has been a huge help in supporting me as I try to regain my independence, but steps in when needed. Who knew smiling sweet Courtney was secretly a drill sargeant in disguise (but she does it with a smile) and very strong too!
Wednesday we went on an outing with some therapists to Hartsfield Jackson Airport. A session and tour was held on informing us how to travel in a wheelchair. It was very informative and answered alot of questions we had. The tour consisted of checking in, going through security, what to mention to the security agents, boarding the airplane and deplaning. We did everything except take off! The plane was taking off later that afternoon for Moscow....hmmm that could have been fun!
After a long week, we did some relaxing this morning. This afternoon, we ventured out! The city of Atlanta is under winter storm watch and many things are closed. Perfect day to get out and tour the city....not to much traffic to contend with. We did see many children out playing and lots of snowmen. Very unusual for Atlanta....but us northerners, we felt right at home. Tonight was dinner at a local landmark, The Varsity.
Hope this finds everyone doing well!
We will update again soon!
Love, Courtney and Dana

Address for DANA in outpatient therapy

Now that Dana is in the outpatient day program....many have been asking for his new address. The apartment that we are staying in is associated with the Shepherd Center, so we don't use the mailboxes at the apartment.
Please continue to send all cards, packages, letters, etc to
DANA CARR
THE SHEPHERD CENTER DAY PROGRAM
2020 Peachtree Road NW
Atlanta, Georgia 30309.

It is very important to include the DAY PROGRAM!
Thank you! Your support is appreciated!