Kellie-
Welcome to the boards and give your sister a hug from us. You mentioned that she has not been taking anything by mouth, not even water, for a long time. That worries me. She should try to take some sips of water through out the day. Swallowing is a function you can lose if it is not used, so please try to encourage her to try some water! She should also work on opening her mouth as far as possible. It is very depressing to try and eat a month down the road and discover you can't open your mouth or swallow! See if you can get her a referral to physical therapy to work on swallowing and working those jaw muscles. She's very lucky to have such a caring family! - Kris