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Hi there,

My Grandad has recently lost his daughter through a brain tumor. This was a big loss to us all but I think my Grandad has been affected the most. We have all noticed a change in him: He hears voices in his head and he is very paranoid, but he won't let my Nana (his wife) phone anyone regarding his condition. He also can be very aggressive at times and very restless. He will also go out without telling anyone where he is going. We are all getting worried and think that he needs some sort of help.

Kind regards, Nimnoms13

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