07-03-2012, 06:03 AM
Shoresresident, I also share your concern and thank you for bringing this to the forum for conversation. Oink is correct. She may have dementia/Alzheimer. She could still carry on simple conversation with strangers. You mentioned she also has evidence of incontinence and I am concerned for her safety on those roads, especially at 9:30PM at night! Family should be caring for her but if none is available, then it is the good ole government. Churches help their congregation mostly and have a small amount of funds for someone outside the church who might need temporary help. Some churches do have outreach ministries to help a person in need. Our outreach is a lunch ministry every Thursday in Pahoa but I am not aware of any other program in our church to help her.
Many years back in my old home town, we had a local woman in her 80's who rode her bike for hours every day. She was always a source of mystery and rumors for the town. Her only problem was she was an introvert, very lonely, lived alone and filled her days with this obsessive bike riding. One day, she met her demise tragically...yes, struck by a big "18-wheeler" on the freeway. She died alone, no family locally.
I will pray that no harm comes her way while walking the roads. If you can get more information on her, maybe we can find an agency who can help if she indeed needs help.
Many years back in my old home town, we had a local woman in her 80's who rode her bike for hours every day. She was always a source of mystery and rumors for the town. Her only problem was she was an introvert, very lonely, lived alone and filled her days with this obsessive bike riding. One day, she met her demise tragically...yes, struck by a big "18-wheeler" on the freeway. She died alone, no family locally.
I will pray that no harm comes her way while walking the roads. If you can get more information on her, maybe we can find an agency who can help if she indeed needs help.
He who hoots with owls at night cannot soar with the eagles in the morning.