Set back....and forth...

Hello friends!
We haven't been updating the blog as often because things were settling into a new normal. Mom and Dad were on a short road trip, heading up and down from the cottage, eating out, and doing lots of 'normal' things. Although she cannot regain her full lifestyle back and has been needing a degree of care due to the cognitive problems, she had gotten into a routine and gained a bit of independence. However, over the past week-10 days, she started to have trouble with her right side and with her speech. The symtoms progressed to a worrying level over the weekend as she could not move her right side and was extremely "foggy". After consulting with doctors at Sunnybrook, her steroid dose was increased significantly, and we have already noticed a improvement. This suggests that the problem is a result of swelling and that can be treated with the steroid, so we are feeling relieved today. She will continue to take it easy and be monitored closely.
Thanks for the continued support! We always feel embraced by a wide circle of friends and family, and we definitely appreciate it when riding through these 'bumps'.
:) Karen