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.

Senior caregiver convicted of stealing $100K from Placer County veteran client