So how’s he doing with the aftershave now or is that still a work in progress 
His brain has recovered and repaired enough to free up some more of himself 
And you’re both to the gym, that’s always my favourite subject post stroke, that will bring him on so much more.
He sounds about right on track in his recovery, I’m so happy for you all, seeing so much progress 
I’ve spoken a bit about memory on here in the past day or two.
When I first started going to the gym 2½yrs ago, I couldn’t even remember my pass code to get in. I had to read it off my phone one digit at a time and so slow. Nowadays I can just rattle it off without ever having to look at my phone. It’s set to long term memory. For the past 4-6 months I’ve noticed I can read and retain to memory a 4-6 digit code from my phone long enough to key it into my computer without having to check, so short term memory has improved a lot too. I’m 4yrs post stroke but I still get so pleased with myself when I achieve these little gains 
I can now remember appointments months ahead, as well as days ahead of their time, so no more missed appointments and meetups 
Alan will get there too, it just takes time and patience, he’s got a lot more gains to make and celebrate 
It’s a shame about work but I doubt he’d be ready for that yet but that doesn’t mean its off the table altogether. I know @Mrs5K works part, maybe give it another 6mths to year and he’ll be able to readdress it, a new career path perhaps, who knows
Onwards and upwards Sonia, take care
Lorraine