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See an elder law attorney. Draw up a care plan. Be certain you keep meticulous records and that you claim any rentals, etc. on your taxes. You can also ask for money for food, clothing, whatever else and esp if you are POA. Records must be kept with folders for each expenditure and month tally of amounts in as assets, social security, pension and so on, and amount out as expenses. If your Mom ever needs Medicaid you will have to have proof of all this to prevent them from saying Mom was "gifting" and doesn't qualify for medicaid. The amount of rental should be discussed with your Lawyer. As POA your Mom can pay for your seeing the Lawyer. Rental will vary according to amount of room, what included, where you live, and etc. Good luck.
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I think you would be wise to talk to a lawyer well versed in Medicaid. At 89 Mom may need NH care with Medicaid paying. Not sure how this would work if she is not capable of signing a contract but you will need one to prove to Medicaid where her money has gone. And you will need to keep good records.

Why are you choosing to care for Mom? Dementia gets worse. With my Mom I had to dress her, bathe her and toilet her. She was up in the middle of the night. I eventually placed her in an AL were she had socialization and was able to walk the hallways. My house also was not conducive to someone who couldn't do stairs. I have a bi-level.
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