The family’s call? Really? Tell me, what is their authority to MAKE her do anything? They can only ask her. She can say no, whether dementia, just a nasty old woman, or anything.
You’re right though. We should leave it up to her and her family if it is okay to draw bears into the neighborhood. It isn’t like anyone else should have the right to care. It isn’t like her actions are endangering them, their children, and their property. Oh, wait. Her actions are doing that.
Is that snarkey enough for you?
Yes, that family’s call.
Not yours, not mine, not the police.
You really have no idea what dealing with Alzheimer’s is like.
Here’s a suggestion, go see what it’s like!