So there is a neighbor of mine who is a blind 57 y/o woman who basically lives alone in another apartment building. A few weeks ago her friend was coming to stay (a frail thing) and when Adam and I were walking Nibbler, the friend saw us and asked Adam to take some heavy box up to her apartment. He did, and I was NOT about to leave him alone with some women so I went as well.

Her apartment was HORRIBLE. It smelled bad, there were roaches everywhere, even INSIDE the fridge. I know that she is blind but still. It was so hot in there, that Nibbler started panting and we were just standing there. Well he was laying.

Anyway, ever since then, she's come knocking on our door always at like 9:30-10:00p.m. That's our bed time. And she stays for an hour/hour and a half. She is very religious and she is always praying to god about everything. She prays before she tells us an idea of hers to make sure that God approves. I grew up in a religious family, but I've never been exposed to such religious ferver that she thinks Jews are going to hell, homosexuals are goign to Hell... and she isn't afraid to say it.

She has started to also go over to the people who live across from us, who are a really nice couple who are about mine and Adam's age and doing the same thing with them. It has come to the point now that we don't answer our door, and we look around before going outside because we are afraid that she will be there. 
As much as I feel bad fore her, I just don't have the time to spend an hour and a half every night or morning speaking to her. and I don't want to go in her apartment becuase it looks like i'd could get sick and I don't want her in mine becuse nibbler always growls and barks at her, and if he doesn't have ag ood feeling... then I don't either.... But I do n't want to be a prisoner in my own apartment!

Yeah, that's partly why I said she was creepy....when a friendly dog meets someone and gets freaked out - be careful!  They have excellent sense about those things.

GOOD ONE, JAN!

Just my un asked for advice.

Have you look into a support group or a Church group to help her with her appartment and loneliness?

Hmmm.  You could tell her you're Jewish and you don't have time to talk because you're too busy packing for your trip to hell.

Sorry, couldn't help it.  I like the contacting a church or social services idea.  I hope she gets the help she needs and you get some relief.  Bless you for caring.

Is there some social worker or some one that you can report her house condition to?  Or maybe the bldg complex?  That is really unhealthy and the roaches could get in other apts too.   Maybe she needs a home health aide and some social group in her area...

Is there some social worker or some one that you can report her house condition to?  Or maybe the bldg complex?  That is really unhealthy and the roaches could get in other apts too.   Maybe she needs a home health aide and some social group in her area...