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Nelliegot4kids Asked August 2021

I've been taking care of a gentleman since Feb 2009. When his sisters call they never ask me questions. Should I ask them if they have any?

Since 2015 I've been a full-time live in. Each time his sister calls which is not a lot, they never ask to speak with me concerning him. This gentleman is hard of hearing and not much is understood on his end. Should I call back, which I have several times, and continue to ask if they have any questions for me or am I just starting something? When I call them and ask, they seem dumbfounded. I really don't know what to think.

Grandma1954 Aug 2021
If this gentleman hired you unless he has given you permission to discuss his care with his sisters or anyone else you can not discuss anything with anyone.
If they have questions about his health or anything “private” they need to ask him.
You should be keeping a log or journal as to day to day events. This can be shared if necessary with whoever is POA.

I do feel I have to comment on your profile.
He should be paying you. Living in a room in his house is NOT pay for the care you are giving.
It does not matter that you may inherit property. There is a very good chance that any Will will probably be contested.
I truly think you need to discuss this situation with an attorney

funkygrandma59 Aug 2021
I would like to think that if they had any questions for you, they would have asked them long ago. I don't think it takes a rocket scientist to figure out that if they haven't asked any questions in 12 years, they probably never will.
Just keep doing a good job with this gentleman, and let him know that at least you care about him, as it's obvious his sisters do not.

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cwillie Aug 2021
Who hired you and who do you report to about his health and needs? If it's not these sisters then they don't need to know anything from you, their phone calls are to visit with their brother not to assess his health and your abilities. You should be keeping a log of your day to day activities and that should always be available to the person in charge of his care, no one else.

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