Steve had to a "set out" yesterday - basically an eviction - normally it I just people who do not pay their bills, some of them drug dealers, etc. (he works in bad areas of town) But yesterday he was heartbroken and teared up when he talked about it.
They had to "set out" a 91 year old Alzheimer's patient - a widow. Living alone in horrid conditions. How no one noticed or cared to report, check on her, I will never know. Thankfully Steve was there and he was able to guide folks in how to talk to her. Human services and the police were called. She had paid rent faithfully - and missed two months - someone - family I assume started spending her money.
I am livid....whomever had responsibility for her...whomever claims to love her and care for her belongs in jail.
But how management, neighbors, family did not notice the below is what sickens me - surely there was a smell. What really breaks my heart - look at the two little magnets on her fridge - the only normal in the house. An American Flag Magnet. The United States is drastically behind on treating and helping those with Alzheimer's compared to other countries like the UK, Switzerland and a few others. I am afraid it will only get worse. We have tracking devices and housing for prisoners living at home or in half-way houses. Assistance to those who continue to have children out of wedlock and they use drugs. I had to fight insurance to cover "pull up" Depends instead of diapers- I reminded them that there is dignity and independence - both important. They have literally sent me over 1000 diapers - one day we may use - but I can't send back - because they are a medical product - so that is wasted money on their part - but I have them put up. I am my mother's voice. Obviously this little lady doesn't have anyone who cares........ You have to understand they do things that are strange - milk in closets, shoes in the freezer - money in Kleenex boxes - will go to store multiple times - take meds all at one time....... we knew the moment mom could no longer live by herself - we had to fib told her that her road was closed and they were working on it - and we have never looked back - she doesn't ask to go back to the home on Hollygrove - she asks to go back to her childhood home or to California where she and dad lived in the 50's.
I am so mad. When I really have time - I will become a strong voice and advocate for prevention, treatment of Alzheimer's.
I ask for prayer for this little lady - I don't know her name. She is a child of God - He knows and has protected her thus far. But I still want to knock someone out for letting it get this bad.
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