February 22, 2013

Bob checked Anita into Mayo Clinic this week. She was very weak. Her weight was down again. She wasn’t eating.  They started her on fluids and she perked up right away. She was able to eat some oatmeal.  Her communication improved.

She has been dealing with an infected toe that was feared would have to be amputated. But that, too, now looks clear and infection free.  All of her lab work looks within normal ranges.

It is not known when she will be released from the Clinic but they are exploring home health care options. She would qualify for palliative care which is “comfort care” for chronic illness, not hospice.

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