If you want a semi-auto you need to take her to the shop to see if she can run the slide. What is easy for a guy may be impossible for an 80 year old lady.
Yep. Another reason to stick with a revolver. Unless you just want to set it up for her so she can grab a fully loaded gun ready to go, and periodically take her to the range and work the slide for her. That can work, too.
