This saddens me that so many are saying "she can't".
Whatever happened to positivity?
Yes, ITA (and said earlier) that this lady may not be able to quilt/sew to her previous expectations and standards. However, with the little information we know about this person, I don't feel that any of us should be ruling out that "SHE CAN"!
By all means, help her find her way, to re-gaining her previous pleasures.