by: Matthew Nobert
(FOX40.COM) — A senior caregiver in Placer County was convicted on Wednesday of stealing tens of thousands of dollars from a veteran with dementia, according to Placer PROTECT.
Placer PROTECT is a county-run task force focused on protecting senior citizens from all forms of elder abuse.
According to Placer PROTECT, the caregiver stole more than $100,000 from
the senior and has left the man in serious financial hardship.
One of the man’s friends said that after losing such a significant amount of money the senior veteran may become “homeless or at the mercy of the state.”
“This is a gentle reminder to everyone – look out for your neighbor. If you see something, say something. Even when a victim does not have the ability to speak out about their abuse, Placer PROTECT will work to hold perpetrators responsible,” the task force wrote in a news release.
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Senior caregiver convicted of stealing $100K from Placer County veteran client
