Hi Irene,

It's sad that her biological children won't help.

The woman likely needs medication combined with counseling. She isn't going to get better on her own, and she could harm herself, or even someone else, if she isn't treated.

If you go to www.nami.org (National Alliance on Mental Illness), you will be able to find the contact information for a person near you, including an email address, who can advise you on your next step. I'd suggest that you contact these local people and ask what you can do to help her.

Good luck, Irene. This is very tough. You are a kind person to hang in and want to help. Please let us know how it goes.

Carol