What your mom is doing is not exactly stealing - that would require intent and it is not really possible. The things she is taking - makeup, things to do laundry - are likely things she thinks she needs, but doesn’t know why. So much feels uncertain for our loved ones that hiding things away is an attempt to feel control. Confronting her is unlikely to result in any change in her behavior or anything other than hurt feelings. It is a phase, it will pass. Get a second set of keys or put your purse in a cabinet so you aways know where the essentials are. Sending hugs and support!❤️

Daniel, my mom
Hoards stuff also. We have slowly taking pick up truck loads to dump and donation since moving in with her. We got her room mostly under control. She likes a big pile of stuff by her bed. We go through it when she is outside sitting. She likes to hide ranch dressing, cheese, silverware, dishes and anything she finds elsewhere and puts it in ziplock bags. Everything goes I. Zip lock bags.. lol it’s like a game to see what we find in there day to day..

I think she doesn't realize what she is doing. In assisted living facilities patients take things all the time. I feel like this is part of the disease.

Helpful information. Thank you🌹🦋

Thank you everyone for the helpful advice.