Answered a question 10/5/2010 at 10:24 am
Hi,
I am impressed that your family is recognizing your work and
are willing to pay for your work. Do not feel bad, look at this
as business contract, check with local nursing homes,
...Read MoreHi,
I am impressed that your family is recognizing your work and
are willing to pay for your work. Do not feel bad, look at this
as business contract, check with local nursing homes,
assisted living that offer the kind of care you are giving and
look at your loss of income if you were working and the
extra expense you have in your household.I heard about a
program in Hawaii where families came care for an elderly
person ...like a foster parent for children.. and get paid...
this may be a model to investigate. I have had my Dad and
Mother in my home for 14 years ( mother only for 2) and I
have one sister who pays nothing and it takes most of his
income to pay his bills. I have left my job ( early retirement)
because this is a full time job and I was to exhausted to do
both. Please allow your sibblings to do their share...mine
won't and It does affect the quality of my life and my husband.
I do not regret choosing to be the caretaker, it is my choice..
but it should be shared by other sibblings with either time or
money.
Wishing you the best ..it is the hardest job you will ever love.