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[quote=Anonymous]I just posted, but wanted to add I lived next to someone schizophrenic in an apartment building when i was in my late 20s. The neighbors told me simply so I would know the contact info of the social worker if I had concerns my neighbor was declining/in need of more help. She held down a part time job and had poor social boundaries, but because I had researched more about her illness I was able to be friendly and polite, but not have firm boundaries so she didn't make me uncomfortable. The social worker checked in on her often and there was another person who introduced herself who made sure she was handling daily living skills like cleaning her place. (I have to admit, I was afraid for this person to see my apartment since I can be a slob).

I was nervous about it all, but it worked out fine because she was properly medicated and had great supports in place. I think I did have to call the SW once due to some screaming.

I say all this because it would be in your best interest to be as kind as possible to the family in the hopes they might share what supports are in place and how they might be able to improve the situation.

On a different note, both my parents had/have dementia. My father allowed me POA and access to medical info so I could make sure he was properly medicated and did not upset neighbors. Mom is paranoid and had me blocked and my sibling who was estranged from her is allowed access. My hands are totally tied when neighbors complain, but before she blocked me I got a social worker involved so I just pass along info to her. I fear for her neighbors because she was pretty explosive with me until I had to protect my kids and stop visiting.

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