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If she lives alone and thinks someone is stealing, do you know what she thinks may be missing? One thing that helps in addition to medical evaluation is to observe your mother's daily habits and patterns. She may be forgetting where she puts things, or that she moves them around. She may be hiding things because she has started thinking that she wants to "protect" them from someone stealing them. It may also be her wanting control over her personal belongings, then forgetting what she has done. Of course, there is also a possibility that someone may be stealing from her, but it will take some troubleshooting, including direct observation on your part to get a handle on what is really happening to your mother.
Also, if something happened recently that confused her, or spooked her, she may be hiding her personal effects. Hope you are able to figure out what's going on with your mother. It can be very frustrating, I know.
It sounds like your mother lives alone, and from all that I have studied and read, this is one of the first signs of dementia or other mental issues.
If you can, spend some time with her at her house, and see what/when the problems occur.
Paranoia develops when a person's sense of reality is altered. I'm sure you can remember opening a drawer looking ofr an item that we KNOW we put in there, only to find it gone. If this sort of thing happens to someone several times a day, the person will most likely make an attempt to provide an explanation for it. Paranoia and suspicion go hand in hand. "Someone is stealing all my stuff" explains why they cannot find items. There have even been cases where elders have given away items, only to claim later that they were stolen by the recipients! Even with family members! In my case, I sent a THANK YOU note with a picture of the item to Mom so she can 'remember that she gave that item to me 'back in May' or whenever!
Again... more information about your situation would be helpful. Also have a down to earth conversation with Mom and her doctor about a medical cause. Please be gentle with your suggestions, and make sure that she understands that you are there to help, not accuse. Try not to relate the doctor visit to the 'disappearance' of the items in her house. This is not necessary and will only push her away. Start making plans now to help!
Why don't you suggest that she move in with you or another sibling so she will be safe.
We're going to have to have more info for anyone to help you. Does mom live alone? Does she have mental issues? How old is she? things like that would be helpful.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
IV. No Obligation or Commitment.
You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
VI. No Waiver of Your Rights.
APFM does not (and may not) require or even ask consumers seeking senior housing or care services in Washington State to sign waivers of liability for losses of personal property or injury or to sign waivers of any rights established under law.
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I authorize A Place For Mom ("APFM") to collect certain personal and contact detail information, as well as relevant health care information about me or from me about the senior family member or relative I am assisting ("Senior Living Care Information").
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Also, if something happened recently that confused her, or spooked her, she may be hiding her personal effects. Hope you are able to figure out what's going on with your mother. It can be very frustrating, I know.
If you can, spend some time with her at her house, and see what/when the problems occur.
Paranoia develops when a person's sense of reality is altered. I'm sure you can remember opening a drawer looking ofr an item that we KNOW we put in there, only to find it gone. If this sort of thing happens to someone several times a day, the person will most likely make an attempt to provide an explanation for it. Paranoia and suspicion go hand in hand. "Someone is stealing all my stuff" explains why they cannot find items. There have even been cases where elders have given away items, only to claim later that they were stolen by the recipients! Even with family members! In my case, I sent a THANK YOU note with a picture of the item to Mom so she can 'remember that she gave that item to me 'back in May' or whenever!
Again... more information about your situation would be helpful. Also have a down to earth conversation with Mom and her doctor about a medical cause. Please be gentle with your suggestions, and make sure that she understands that you are there to help, not accuse. Try not to relate the doctor visit to the 'disappearance' of the items in her house. This is not necessary and will only push her away. Start making plans now to help!
Why don't you suggest that she move in with you or another sibling so she will be safe.