If you want to help and she'll allow you, then go for it.
I believe it'll be a lifetime commitment though on your part.
I agree with GrammaNan that if the woman - the dog - or even the house - is in any type of 'danger' you should get in touch with some authority and have the situation checked out.
Just recently on the news it took police and firemen hours to reach a woman trapped in her own home. They had to enter through the roof.
http://www.wgntv.com/wgntv-skokie-ho...ve-body-july20,0,5441041.story
Originally Posted by GrammaNan
If you think she is in danger of any kind, or the pet is in danger you should seriously consider requesting, what they call in my area, a "Welfare Check". The sheriff sends out a deputy to assess the situation and offers help from the city, county or state. I am concerned that if you do nothing and something happens to her, you will have difficulty dealing with it. It cannot hurt, it will be anonymous and you can have a clear conscience. In the mean time, she needs a friend.