My 77yr old aunt came to visit us over 2 years ago. And has not left. My father thought it would be better, and so did I, that she stay here to figure things out. 2 months of her at my dad's and they were at each other.
She has not once, contributed to our household expenses. I have tried talking to her and I get dismissed. Her finances are private. She has no plans for anything. And we are sinking financially. I can't afford to eat whatever we want and buy expensive healthier foods. But she comes and goes and blows money every week purchasing ridiculous items. Over priced. (Food mostly). It's irritating. I just met her 3 years ago.
Isn't there some sort of help we can get for letting her stay with us? She can't afford to get her own place. And no other family to take her, she refuses to speak to her daughter. But she is completely using us, and I can't take it anymore.
I know nothing about any of this stuff and I really need help!
I would have a list of low income apartments. HUD subsidizes apartments and charges 30% of a persons monthly income. Same with HUD vouchers, the person pays 30% of their rent. Contact Office Of Aging and see if they have a booklet if their services. They should have a Senior bus for shopping and appts. I may help her get all set up but not be her "go to person"