Hello,

I'm new here and I'm caring for my mum who suffered an SAH at the end of July 09.

While in hospital she contracted ventriculitis and sepsis. She was unconscious until end of October 09 and was finally allowed home from hospital in December 09.

She had about 6-8 weeks of physiotherapy at home but they have now discharged her saying that they cannot do anymore for her. They said due to her short term memory loss and low concentration levels this is how she will be for the rest of her life.
She cannot sit up, is bed bound and has to be hoisted into her wheelchair.

They physio team tried 3 times to get her standing using a combination of a rota stand and standing hoist but with no success. After that they gave her a balloon to hit back and forth (and some other games) for about 5 weeks. We did have one lady come in to do exercises with my mum but if she was in her chair the physio would just use the balloon?? After half hour she would leave.

Our family has basically been left to fend for ourselves with regards to physio and any sort of cognitive rehab.

My question is what neuro physio exercises can I do with my mum to help with her sitting balance and to build strength in her legs?

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