Anita,Thank you for your reply. You are correct about the do no harm principle. Unfortunately, there is no other option for my mother-in-law at the moment. She can no longer live on her own. I try to talk to my children (who are teenagers) about what is happening and how to respond. Before the dementia, she was a kind, calm person. We are trying to do what is best for her under the circumstances. Once we are able to sell her house, we may have the money to find her a stable medical facility. In the meantime, we need to find a way to protect everyone.