She can't be left alone , she has wandered off from the nursing home couple times already , one night it was cold out and found her 3 blocks away in someone's car in just her night clothes .. like leaving toddler in your house
It is tougher to care for someone than one thinks. Add medical needs that are beyond your skillset? And professional setting is really the only solution.
The topic I believe is more on the subject of "hording?" Its not always like what the TV shows depict as dirty insane collection of everything. TV is banking on extreme cases for shock value. I've even read where it's inherent to human nature that as we age. The fear losing one's legacy (for lack of a better word) becomes more apparent as end life approaches. And one's measure of "Legacy" is material items. Another words? It may very well be natural behavior.
I wish I knew of a magical solution. And this condition does appear to be a little more prevalent in woman than men. (But certainly not exclusive.)