#22: File Under “Things That Make Me Sad”
I’m glad they aren’t judging the actual customer because dementia is an unfortunate condition. Honestly, even with all the help in the world, she still might buy socks. My grandmother was obsessive about a few things, and she had a great support system that allowed her to live in the world she believed she was in.

She would pile all her coats at the front door of the house she’d been living in for 50 years so she could take them home with her when she left. My aunt would help her try on each one and fold them nicely, then take her on a walk until she headed back “home.” Of course, she recognized her house from the outside, but it would start all over again when she was inside.