My mother just called to tell me that my grandmother (age 97) has developed gangrene in her foot. There isn't much they can do for her besides give her pain medication. My heart goes out to her because I am sure she is in a great deal of pain with this. I also feel guilty because I haven't been to see her since before Christmas. (Going with all 5 children isn't all that doable.)
How common is this? My mother says that when a person stops eating they no longer heal very well and that is why the infection set in. Is it common practice for the staff just to "make her comfortable"? Or can something more be done?
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