Discussion: Joe Scarborough
in: Orienteering; General
Sep 2, 2013 11:08 PM
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This came from James:
Dear orienteers,
On Wednesday August 28 Joe Scarborough had a significant stroke. He was immediately in capable hands at Kaiser Oakland and the three of us are by his side.
He has limited to no movement on his right side and his speech and other motor skills very limited at the moment. His mental awareness and underlying fitness is strong. His condition continues to fluctuate.
The three of us are actively involved in his care and in the early stages of rehab while still in the ICU. We are extraordinarily busy and dedicated to assessment, intensive therapy, and progress.
We wanted to inform his very important orienteering family. We've seen the caring that BAOC members show and know the support will be tremendous. In this busy time, we have asked Evan Custer (via email from France) and Joan Roos (via email and phone 510-526-9071) to be orienteering point persons for us. They have graciously agreed to receive inquiries and relay medical info. We will be in touch with them with major updates and periodically.
Thank you so much,
--James, Sue, and Sofi Scarborough
And this from Evan Custer:
I spoke to James yesterday. According to his description of his father's stroke, it sounds like Joe had an embolus (a clot or piece of plaque that broke away and travelled through the blood stream) from disease in his left carotid artery (the main artery in the neck that goes to the brain) to his brain and has blocked a significant portion of the left middle cerebral artery, one of the major arteries of the brain that supplies the motor cortex for the right side of his body and the speech center. It is too early to tell what his eventual prognosis will be. Some people can recover a significant portion of their function, while others are left with residual weakness or paralysis. Only time will tell. He is receiving physical therapy at Kaiser in an effort to maintain his range of motion and hopefully regain some of his strength and speech.
I know that we all hope that Joe recovers and extend our condolences to his family.
Dear orienteers,
On Wednesday August 28 Joe Scarborough had a significant stroke. He was immediately in capable hands at Kaiser Oakland and the three of us are by his side.
He has limited to no movement on his right side and his speech and other motor skills very limited at the moment. His mental awareness and underlying fitness is strong. His condition continues to fluctuate.
The three of us are actively involved in his care and in the early stages of rehab while still in the ICU. We are extraordinarily busy and dedicated to assessment, intensive therapy, and progress.
We wanted to inform his very important orienteering family. We've seen the caring that BAOC members show and know the support will be tremendous. In this busy time, we have asked Evan Custer (via email from France) and Joan Roos (via email and phone 510-526-9071) to be orienteering point persons for us. They have graciously agreed to receive inquiries and relay medical info. We will be in touch with them with major updates and periodically.
Thank you so much,
--James, Sue, and Sofi Scarborough
And this from Evan Custer:
I spoke to James yesterday. According to his description of his father's stroke, it sounds like Joe had an embolus (a clot or piece of plaque that broke away and travelled through the blood stream) from disease in his left carotid artery (the main artery in the neck that goes to the brain) to his brain and has blocked a significant portion of the left middle cerebral artery, one of the major arteries of the brain that supplies the motor cortex for the right side of his body and the speech center. It is too early to tell what his eventual prognosis will be. Some people can recover a significant portion of their function, while others are left with residual weakness or paralysis. Only time will tell. He is receiving physical therapy at Kaiser in an effort to maintain his range of motion and hopefully regain some of his strength and speech.
I know that we all hope that Joe recovers and extend our condolences to his family.
Sep 2, 2013 11:43 PM
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The Scarborough family is known far and wide, around here for the supply of SI equipment. All the best.
Sep 3, 2013 12:21 AM
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Thanks for sharing. We're thinking of you, Joe, and the entire Scarborough family. Hang in there!
Sep 3, 2013 1:07 AM
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Shocking news! Sounds like he is getting good care and and we are hoping for a major recovery.
Rick & Linda
Rick & Linda
Sep 3, 2013 1:27 AM
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undy:
Good luck Joe, I hope the medical staff are as good at fixing you up as you are at fixing things up.
Sep 3, 2013 7:03 AM
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All the best to you, Joe, and to your family as they help you through.
Sep 3, 2013 4:08 PM
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Good luck, Joe. It sounds like you are in good hands with your family.
Sep 3, 2013 4:30 PM
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Joe, Wishing you well, speedy recovery so we can all see you in November
Sep 4, 2013 3:44 AM
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A little more about our friend Joe. Joe was the principal force behind BAOC through the 80's. He shepherded the club through those formative years along with Bruce Wolfe and Bob Cooley. BAOC would not still exist without him. He also was a great orienteer, winning several national age group titles.
My hopes are that he will recover and be out in the woods with us again soon.
My hopes are that he will recover and be out in the woods with us again soon.
Sep 5, 2013 7:45 PM
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Joe, here's to a quick and full recovery. My thoughts are with you and your family.
Sep 7, 2013 6:25 PM
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That's a rotten thing to happen, Joe. All the best for a quick recovery so that we can compare results again
Sep 8, 2013 3:15 PM
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An update from Joan Roos:
Sue [Scarborough] tells me that Joe is now in Kaiser's Vallejo Rehab facility which seems top-of-the-line, with smart and solicitous treatment and much family involvement.
Joe is up in the chair, listening to the radio and aware of all around him. He struggles with speech and remains totally weak on the right side.
The in-patient rehab is expected to last 2-3 weeks and then home with continuing Kaiser support. No way to know yet what level of improvement in function is possible. "You will be amazed!" is what the staff say.
Sue is quite impressed with Kaiser care as have been the Minariks.
Greetings can be sent to:
Joe Scarborough
3015 Holyrood Dr
Oakland, CA 94611-2541
Sue [Scarborough] tells me that Joe is now in Kaiser's Vallejo Rehab facility which seems top-of-the-line, with smart and solicitous treatment and much family involvement.
Joe is up in the chair, listening to the radio and aware of all around him. He struggles with speech and remains totally weak on the right side.
The in-patient rehab is expected to last 2-3 weeks and then home with continuing Kaiser support. No way to know yet what level of improvement in function is possible. "You will be amazed!" is what the staff say.
Sue is quite impressed with Kaiser care as have been the Minariks.
Greetings can be sent to:
Joe Scarborough
3015 Holyrood Dr
Oakland, CA 94611-2541
Sep 11, 2013 3:21 PM
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Warmest wishes for a speedy recovery. Sending healing thoughts from Sweden.
Sep 26, 2013 6:22 AM
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James writes:
The very latest is that he is getting over his second bought of pneumonia. Thus his recover and potential is strong in general but we have these setbacks. So in a way we are two steps forward 2 steps back and really trying to unlock the rehab potential by avoiding the medical setbacks. No question the ability is there so we are optimistic
The cards coming in are very appreciated. It is good for him to hear from his friends on the outside and the cards themselves brighten up the room. We also got the big card, thank you. That was extra special.
Sofi was up here last week and put in a tremendous amount of work on therapy and supervising his overall medical care trying to troubleshoot these setback issues. I am up this week. My Mom is holding strong and pacing herself well.
So in short he is well, we are all well, putting in lots of work, and the well wishes from orienteers are playing a great roll to keep everybody motivated.
The very latest is that he is getting over his second bought of pneumonia. Thus his recover and potential is strong in general but we have these setbacks. So in a way we are two steps forward 2 steps back and really trying to unlock the rehab potential by avoiding the medical setbacks. No question the ability is there so we are optimistic
The cards coming in are very appreciated. It is good for him to hear from his friends on the outside and the cards themselves brighten up the room. We also got the big card, thank you. That was extra special.
Sofi was up here last week and put in a tremendous amount of work on therapy and supervising his overall medical care trying to troubleshoot these setback issues. I am up this week. My Mom is holding strong and pacing herself well.
So in short he is well, we are all well, putting in lots of work, and the well wishes from orienteers are playing a great roll to keep everybody motivated.
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