04/17/2026
This is based on my professional and personal experience.
Most caretakers are professional and honest but it’s your responsibility regardless of the level of trust you have developed with the individual caretaker or agency to protect your family’s interests. Don’t be foolhardy! Using an accredited agency that is licensed, bonded, and insured IS NOT ENOUGH, take action and control.
Key Theft Prevention Strategies:
Secure Valuables: Secure all jewelry, cash, checkbooks, items of value, and sensitive documents.
Inventory Your Home: Create a detailed, photographed inventory of valuables to quickly detect missing items.
Monitor Financial Activity: Regularly review bank statements, credit card bills, and account activity for unusual activity.
Install Security Cameras: Use cameras in common areas. Ensure you follow state laws regarding surveillance and audio recording.
Limit Access: Lock private rooms (such as the master bedroom) and keep medicines in a locked cabinet.
Monitor Medications: Keep a log of prescriptions, especially narcotics, and monitor daily doses, as these are common targets for theft.
Stay tactically conscious my friends!
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