Lapse in Judgement

Before she opened the door after I tried to stop her, she said he said something about a package or something...she wasn't even definitely sure of what he told her..but as soon as the unlocked the door, she invited him in.

She said afterwards she didnt understand why she opened the door.

I still question his authenticity.

It took him about an hour.

My mom and I were downstairs

He said it was his first day.

He didn't ask any questions before being told where the bathroom was.

He came downstairs after an hour and asked where the access panel was ..

He also came down and told us that we shouldn't use the bathroom for awhile (implying that he had used the restroom)..

A few seconds after he said that...he asked if he could use the restroom.

After he left..About 2 minutes later he came back asking for the number and email address of a contact person.

I was super relieved that he left..

Also my mom didn't remember someone with verified proof from an actual company 2 weeks prior came out to take the measurements and photos. She even asked her questions about the tub and her health.

My other family members were informed and chastised my mom (which alot of times I don't like) ..

Today I explained again about the dangers. She somewhat understood..

Although she kept saying that it was okay to go to the window and talk to them through it if we weren't going to answer the door.

I explained again how we shouldn't go to windows. That if someone persistently rings the bell and doesn't stop we need to call the police and/or family members. Do not go to the door, nor window.

Also when he was here, my mom kept saying loudly that other family members were outside getting ready to come in.. (which I understand that is to hopefully deter and scare him off) but she kept saying it, and changing the story. First it was family, then neighbors, then the lawn guy, then food delivery, etc...

I did get her to call a family member a little after he arrived.

I hope this won't happen again...if it does, she may have to go in a home, or maybe a bar on the door... something has to give.

I understand it's the disease and not her authentic self.

I never let him in. My mother did.

I told her many times not to do that.

She didn't listen.

I couldn't stop her.

It was the disease that made her do this.

She wasn't thinking clearly during those moments.

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I don't understand why you feel we would closely supervise and monitor anyone working

We stayed downstairs because the front door is there...in case of the need for a quick escape.

Even if he was authentic, we don't closely supervise anyone who's working.

No matter the worker,

We always stay downstairs by the front door.

No one can predict the behaviors and actions of anyone at any time.

At any time, anyone can change or show you "the real" them.

We do the best we all can, and hope for the best.