Autumn Update

I went to visit Great-Gramma last evening.  Her health is steadily failing.  She is on oxygen full-time.  The doctor has discontinued all her medications except insulin.  She doesn't have enough breath to talk - the first couple of words come out weakly and after that are just a whisper.  She is on morphine for pain and thankfully is not in pain, and sleeps a lot.  She is unable to eat and is relying on liquids for sustenance - and even that is difficult for her.  Auntie Denise who recently retired, is staying with her for long hours and filling in for the staff at the residence - who have many patients to care for, and do their best.