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Dementia is the progressive decline in cognitive function due to damage or disease in the brain beyond what might be expected from normal aging. Particularly affected areas may be memory, attention, language and problem solving, although particularly in the later stages of the condition, affected persons may be disoriented in time, place and person (not knowing who they...

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Need help with neighbor

starkeeper
starkeeper

I recently moved into a senior apt area.  My nearesr neighbor at first seemed friendly.  She is 85.  I have helped her at times anr brought food. A few months ago she started to seem more distant.  I thought it might be covid, but otbers things turned up.  She didnt like where i parked.  Said that space was for another resident but tenant been gone a year.  We have a issue with snakes here so i called lanlord for help she was upset.  One time she seemed to be talking to them in a childlike way.  I had company one day and she yelled at me and now wants nothing to do with me. She seems to look at me like a enemy or stranger.  She also mentioned one time someone took her flatware.  She has little family. Its upsetting to.me. Now i just say hi and move on. Now uncomfortable here.  She seems very angry. My friends think dementia involvolved.  Any thoughts?

Community LeaderSunCloudJD
SunCloudJD
People can get really combative at times with dementia especially later in the day... It's called Sundowning .... people are more tired and dementia can be more pronounced

I would call Adult Protective Services and give them this information.... You can ask that your name not be disclosed however they can do a wellness check and make sure that she's safe at home and if need be they can ask for a psych assessment to be done.... Perhaps get Community Health involved

There is a lot of info online about dementia.... My mom had Alzheimer's ... She probably doesn't remember when she behaves like this..... It's nice that you're so concerned..... I know that it's hard to bear at times for sure..... Big hug....xo
pd2012
pd2012
If this is still going on, I would call Adult Protective Services if you are not able to contact her family. This could be a medical issue of some type, a UTI that causes symptoms of dementia or it would be dementia of some type itself. In either case, the cause needs to be investigated.

I'm hoping things have worked out since I'm so late to this post.

Take care
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