Hi Karen,
Thanks for responding. I am also a primary care giver and I am so glad the doctor really listened to me this time. I mentioned the chocking on food to the last doctor and he didn't pick up on the aspiration pneumonia. This one did. The swallow test showed weakness in her throat muscles and she was given a new way to eat and drink. We are scheduling swallowing therapy and were told that with work, she can overcome the weak throat muscles and she shouldn't have to have everything thickened forever. However, being almost 86 years old, she might be doing this for the rest of her life. She is a feisty woman with a strong desire for life and her motto is "never say die" so who knows. Anyhow, this is just a small price to pay for being alive. I know a lot of people have it much worse so we must be thankful. Thanks so much for your help.
Sincerely,
Margie