She is a Type 2 Diabetic, she has a history of anxiety and depression, she used to be out and about shopping with my aunt, now she's a hermit. She's had a history with kidney stones likely from not drinking enough water. She doesn't eat enough due to the fact that she sleeps all the time. She's also a very picky eater, doesn't eat fruits and vegetables. She's unwilling to help herself out and that saddens me as her grandson. She knows what she needs to do but then later on refuses. She drinks the Glucerna milkshakes and sometimes diet soda. I would think that would be bad for her and would do more harm than good. She has been in and out of hospital/rehab for broken ankle, and kidney stones/infections.
I agree that she needs to speak with her doctor about anti-depressants. But, those aren’t magic pills. They take a long time to work, and usually work best when combined with therapy.
Have you tried just sitting and talking with her about her life and what things were like “back then”? An hour spent reminiscing can be a wonderful mood lifter. I learned so many things when my mom and I just sat and talked. I also had a good friend when I was growing up, the mother of my neighbor. Mrs. Smith had been a ticket taker in the Dress Circle at a London theatre. Oh, the stories she told! Gently encourage her that it might be fun to go to, say Bob Evans for breakfast. Let her decide what she wants to do. After a while, she may realize that there are things out there she will enjoy more than sleeping. Good luck! You’re a great guy and she is lucky to have you!