The former president has been in the intensive care unit. Aide: Bush getting better, 'singing'

Former President George H.W. Bush remains in the intensive care unit at a Houston hospital, but his condition is improving and he’s even been “singing” with doctors and nurses.

According to a Bush statement released Friday from spokesman Jim McGrath: “President Bush remains in the intensive care unit at Methodist Hospital, where he continues to improve. The President is alert and, as always, in good spirits — and his exchanges with doctors and nurses now include singing.”


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Bush, 88, has been hospitalized since Nov. 23, when he sought treatment for a bronchitis-like cough, and he has since seen health complications.

McGrath added: “The Bushes thank everyone for their prayers and good wishes and, like their doctors, are cautiously optimistic that the current course of treatment will be effective.”