Staff stole money from parent at assisted living

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, if the care is good I wouldn’t say anything. You really don’t know what happened. I’ve no doubt that things get stolen in these places but I also think caregivers and housecleaners are constantly being accused of stealing things that have gone missing some other way.

Does your mother really need to have cash? If so, you have to find another way to manage it.

This person has a point. Accusations can burn a good caregiver out.

[Anonymous]

Also be wary of credit cards or credit card number or accounts at dry cleaners, drugstores, Amazon. Convenient but another opportunity for theft.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Honestly, if the care is good I wouldn’t say anything. You really don’t know what happened. I’ve no doubt that things get stolen in these places but I also think caregivers and housecleaners are constantly being accused of stealing things that have gone missing some other way.

Does your mother really need to have cash? If so, you have to find another way to manage it.

This person has a point. Accusations can burn a good caregiver out.

+1

OP why does your mother have cash there? How often do you visit? Can you buy what tshe needs when you visit?

[Anonymous]

My mom reported that staff was stealing valuables from her. Of course, I initially believed her. But then she started to report to me that things were taken that no one else would want (clothes, etc). Then I searched and found all of the misplaced items in a drawer. So take these reports seriously but you may not have the whole story.