My newest roommate told me she can't read or write. So I went to the social worker to see if she could get a volunteer to help her start reading at least.

The SW said she lost her reading and writing relatively recently. The early dementia just took away her literacy. I feel so sad for her. The SW said it doesn't work to try to restore those things. It's just awful. If I'm here for too much longer, she will forget me at some point soon.