Elder law attorneys reveal exactly what to do when you catch a caregiver stealing from a parent with dementia

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shutterstock.com In the United States, around 1 in 9 people age 65 or older has clinical Alzheimer's dementia, according to the Alzheimer's association. The cost of caring for these dementia patients is astronomical, with Medicare and Medicaid expected to pay around $263 billion for healthcare and long-term care in 2026. Hiring a caregiver for a loved one is meant to bring peace of mind and support to families during an already difficult time. Unfortunately, this may not always be the case. Let's say that Ted hired a caregiving agency but caught one of his dad's caregivers, Pete, using his dad's credit card to make unauthorized Amazon purchases.