@smilebehappyOO1 Stretching all throughout the day, night splints as mentioned before, arch supports in shoes, possibly try anti-inflammatories, seek out a PT for more treatment options.
@PG_Ting@cutelipssx If she is of sound mind then she is able to make her own decisions, however harmful the outcome. If she won’t hire help you’ll have to make a boundary, stating what you are able to do, and stick to it. Negative effects are due to her poor decision making, not your fault.
@robbystarbuck I plan to help out with grandkids when they come, God willing, but some people in my generation expected their boomer parents to quit their jobs and become their full-time childcare, M-F 7a-5p. In my opinion that's a lot to ask.