Schaumburger. it looks like you are doing the right things to calm kitty and build trust as 18 days have gone by and you do see an improvement. Cats have a very strong "fight or flight" reflex and as another poster pointed out they "hate" change of any sort. Watch when they enter a room and scan over the room to compare it to their recent mental picture of the room, if anything is moved or new they will go right to it. Constant reassurance and make "play" along with being the "food giver" will soon have her very relaxed I am sure. good luck. Adopting a older cat set in his/her ways is work/love but as most here will agree, you have done "good".
