Formula One legend Michael Schumacher is now communicating with his family by fluttering his eye-lashes, it was reported today.<\/p>\n
The former racing driver is making such good progress he might be allowed home by the end of next month.<\/p>\n
But he will still need round the clock nursing care as he battles to overcome life-threatening injuries he sustained in a horrific skiing accident.<\/p>\n
It is understood that while Schumacher remains paralysed he is able to answer questions from his wife and children Gina-Maria, 17, and son Mick, 15, by fluttering his eyes.<\/p>\n
Doctors at the clinic in Switzerland hope to have Michael sitting upright in an advanced electronic wheelchair that he can control via his mouth within a few weeks.<\/p>\n
According to reports in Croatian media, doctors Darko Chudy and Vedran Deletis, who have developed a revolutionary microchip implanting technique, may plan to use it to help him.<\/p>\n
It is believed the microchip may be able to help him to walk and talk again after his extended period in a coma.<\/p>\n
Four months ago it was reported that his devoted wife Corinna had invested heavily in transforming parts of their mansion home in Gland into a medical centre.<\/p>\n
A new building with no outside steps has been constructed on the grounds of the mansion:.<\/p>\n
It is thought that this will be used as the long-term care home for Michael.<\/p>\n
Some experts say that such home-care for a coma patient is unwise. But with an accumulated wealth estimated to be well over half-a-billion pounds, Schumacher\u2019s family is well placed to provide the limitless care that will be needed in the coming years.<\/p>\n
This will include physiotherapists, to massage his atrophying joints, doctors, nutritionists, nurses and neurological experts.<\/p>\n
Her husband woke up from his medically induced coma last month after smashing his head on rocks while skiing on December 29 in the French Alps.<\/p>\n
At the weekend Corinna penned a tribute to fans stating: \u201cThe German Grand Prix gives me the perfect opportunity to cordially thank you all for the good wishes and positive energies you keep sending to Michael. I have to say your sympathies blew us all away.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt is good to know that together we made it through the hardest time.<\/p>\n
\u201cNow we are facing a phase which will presumably take a long time.\u201d<\/p>\n
The reports in a Swiss newspaper come as poignant get well messages from stars were disclosed.<\/p>\n
Motor racing icon Niki Lauda wrote: \u201cMichael, everyday I follow the news on your progress and every day I am close to you. I hope I will be able to talk to you very, very soon.\u201d<\/p>\n
Footballer Lukas Podolski said: \u201cPlease get well soon. Only the best, my friend.\u201d<\/p>\n
And German tennis hero Boris Becker added: \u201cLet us all pray for Michael for a full and speedy recovery !!!”<\/p>\n
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Source: Mirror<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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