How can I reassure my dad that his Alzheimer's caregivers are there to help, not to take advantage of him?

Soon, my family will be able to employ an in-home caregiver to spend several hours a day with my dad, who has Alzheimer's Disease. Dad REALLY needs help with medication-management (reminders, etc.), housework, cooking, etc. when my brothers and I can't be there. A problem is that Dad thinks we will be hiring people who will take advantage of him by stealing from him, secretly moving in, bossing him around, etc. My brothers and I have tried to reassure Dad that we will interview several people - with Dad's "help" - before hiring anyone. We have even told Dad that we will be present the first few days that any caretaker is there, to be sure that the two of them seem to be "bonding". Dad is balking at the proposition to such an extent that my brothers are almost ready to give up on the idea (which has already been approved by Dad's longterm care insurance company). They are ready to cave-in and not get any outside help. How can I reassure Dad & brothers that we NEED to do this?!?

You have to also understand that besides the symptoms of the disease he has been independent for a long long time, Having to depend on others is a hard thing to except. Esp. when it is a stranger. It will take him awhile to get used to it but once you find the right person he will be OK. A nursing home really should be a last resort as one on one care works far better than one on 30+. I have been a CNA for 11 years and I have seen every single stage of this disease over and over again. It is going to get worse and you are going to need the help in order to help him. Try looking into a private duty nursing agency. I wish you the best.

you really can't Alzheimers comes with Paranoia...you really need to consider putting your dad in a safe place like a long term care facility that specailizes in Alzheimers patients. I work in one and deal with 30 alzheimers residents and really that's the best place for them to be in. It can only get worse by leaving him at home, when the care givers aren't there he could wonder off and forget where he is going etc....I would really recommend getting him into a home.