Hi,
I live with my mom with AD, and she keeps finding stuff I own that she thinks is pretty and she takes it - or wants to take it. I've let her keep several things so far, a ring, a drinking glass, some notecards.....but when she tries to take something and I tell her it's mine, she gets mad and walks off. What should I do? Some of my stuff I really like. Am I being selfish? Should I just let her take what she wants to make her happy? Please help. Thanks!
You might also consider how you are 'storing' your items. You may need to put 'valuables' in a hard to access area. In Memory care centers, this activity is termed 'shoplifting'. The aides have to go through the rooms every few days and return things to their rightful owners.