Theft accusations are often the brain's explanation for something that has been mislaid and cannot be found. They are frequently aimed at the person doing the most caring, which is painful and not personal.
Keeping duplicates of commonly lost items, and having a calm stock answer, works better than disproving the belief.
Why it matters
Being accused of stealing by a parent you are caring for is one of the most wounding parts of this illness, and it is a symptom.
Sources
Where to check this, and where to read more. All external and all authoritative.
- National Institute on Aging: Hallucinations, delusions and paranoia
- Alzheimer's Association: Suspicions and delusions
Delusions where you live
The local guide on this, for each city we cover.
- Baltimore, MD
- Boston, MA
- Buffalo, NY
- Charlotte, NC
- Chicago, IL
- Columbus, OH
- Dallas, TX
- Denver, CO
- Detroit, MI
- Houston, TX
- Los Angeles, CA
- Memphis, TN
- Milwaukee, WI
- New York, NY
- Philadelphia, PA
- Phoenix, AZ
- San Antonio, TX
- San Diego, CA
- Seattle, WA
- Tucson, AZ