My grandmother is 68 years old and has a foot infection resulting from diabetes. She has been staying with us at home and looking after her is a hustle and we are trying to come up with a plan that all of the members can take part in looking after her.
It’s nice to have support from family, but it’s really up to the diabetic to manage their condition, if they are capable. Often, poor control can result in complications. Do you know if that’s what happened?
I’d try to get her access to a good Endocrinologist, Certified Diabetes Educator and material to read about the condition. Their are online resources, virtual conferences, etc. Good management is personal and only she can control that. It’s not easy. I’m Type I and would encourage her to hang in there. It’s never too late to do better and doctors want to help not blame. If your blood glucose numbers are not good, it can bring you down. Sometimes, you give up, so let her know to educate herself on treatment, get good medical care and find an online support website to post about struggles, share, get support from others in similar situation. I wish you all the best.
At 68 she should still be able to do for herself. You should not do what she can do fir herself. Diabetics need to watch their weight and definitely need to exercise.
68 is not old. If this infection is not healing then she needs to have woundcare outside the home or in home care is required. Don't disable her. Make her do. There should be no continuous care for a 68 yr old woman.
Please take her to a doctor or emergency room ASAP.