Originally Posted by
bulldog1935
She needs a shorter reach, and that's some type of swept-back bar, whether Alt MTN bars or Bosco/Albatross.
Then it will be easier for her not to lean on her shoulders and wrists.
It may be easier, but it's not guaranteed. Pull the bars back a couple inches, she can still lock her elbows and lean on them, causing elbow pain. Until you get to a sit-up-and-beg setup with the bars 4-6" above the saddle, in a geometry where it's impossible to lean on the bars, a rider can still lock her elbows.
If that's what OP is headed for, she'd be better advised to get a different bike. Changing the bars, brakes, and shifters will cost as much as a decent cruiser or hybrid.