This request came from Lilly, an Alice Saddy manager.
Our supported person, Wendy, suffered a severe fall, which resulted in a concussion and muscle/tissue damage to her shoulders, neck and upper back. Her pain was intense. The muscles in her neck seized and her support staff thought she was having a seizure. Wendy was scared and unable to verbally articulate what was happening. At the beginning of March, she was rushed to the hospital 3x via ambulance, where various tests were ordered which resulted in her being prescribed anti-seizure medication. Lilly was so concerned that she took Wendy home with her and by watching her for 24 hours and talking her through the pain she was able to discern that Wendy wasn’t having seizures but was having extreme tension in her neck similar to a very bad “ Charlie Horse ”. By coaching her to breathe/relax and gently massaging the area, the pain eventually subsided to a manageable level.
If not for Lilly’s diligence Wendy would have been on unnecessary drugs AND in extreme pain. We are so proud of the many amazing people who work at Alice Saddy.
The request was for $540.00, for 6 massages for Wendy. The massage therapist is in the community and around the corner from where Wendy lives. We believe massage will help Wendy to continue to heal and manage her pain, thereby allowing her to participate in community activities and enjoy life. We were happy to approve this request.