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Resident urges reports to state after family member with dementia wandered
Summary
At a December special meeting, a resident described repeated wandering by her stepmother and urged residents and officials to report similar cases to the Illinois Department on Aging so eligible adults can be evaluated and placed in appropriate care.
A resident told the Lebanon City Council at a special December meeting that her then‑73‑year‑old stepmother repeatedly wandered from home, prompting police responses and a later competency evaluation that led to commitment to a secure memory facility. “People have to make reports or things aren’t gonna change,” the resident said.
The speaker said the stepmother had entered a neighbor’s home and returned with large bags of aluminum cans,…
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