Jamie,

The type of pneumonia the doctors are concerned about is aspiration pneumonia, which can occur when solid particles (like food) go down the wrong way and end up in the lungs. This can be an issue especially with older people who have swallowing difficulties. If she hasn't been swallowing for some time, it will take awhile to get adjusted again, so she will obviously need to start with easy, soft foods and work very slowly to get the muscles working properly again.

I hope she can start to get some strength back so she feels like getting out and about -- but it does take time.

Cathy