Psychosis Paranoia

Hello - my aunt is 96.5. She lived on her own until 95, but now lives in a nice assisted living. Everything was fine until a few months ago when she started having extreme paranoia and psychotic episodes. She thinks people come in her room at night, beat her, and tell her they are going to kill her. It is progressively getting worse as she now accuses me of being “in on it”. She calls me all of the time - Help me! Help me! She has good medical care and a psychiatrist. They don’t seem very concerned. Perhaps they are used to this? I am afraid they will put her in memory care - all the residents say it is where the “crazy” people live. (I do NOT say this.) I think she will totally lose it if this happens. Besides her psychosis, she is sharp. Remembers everything, she can also hide her delusions from others. She goes to meals with her friends and acts like everything is fine. (She is suspicious of almost everyone.)

I am the primary person my aunt relies on - her health surrogate. I listen to her concerns, and just try to be loving. How do I get through this? I feel helpless and sad and frustrated. Thank you - Amy (I know some of you have it much worse and have been going through this for years. My heart goes out to you.)