Should I hire a 69-year-old health aide?

For me, the obesity would be a greater concern than her age. 69 year olds are often more fit not to mention more responsible than middled-aged adults.

I think I'd be more concerned about the live-in situation...make sure you know -legally- what's what with respect to her (or anyone) living in your mother's home. I think it's harder than you think to get someone out, if things don't work out. It could be the best thing in the world, you never know, but it's a crap shoot. I believe there are some folks in this forum who have talked about this very issue. You may want to look through the Q&As and see if someone else has had this problem... Good luck

IMHO, you need to do a full background check on this potential caregiver. The obesity is a concern.

Phillippino carers have the reputation of being very good. The only reason I wouldn't hire her if it was me, is if she couldn't perform the tasks adequately. Maybe a trial is a good way to find out?

For the Time Being, I would Feel the Deal is Okay to have a Live in Aide That Age. Unless she is Showing Signs of Going Down Hill, I don't see the Problem. Highly Qualified. President Trump is 71 Now, Still in GOOD SHAPE to Run our Country. Just keep an Eye on her.

Have u made a decision to hire her or not?

Hire her under the condition of a 15 day trial, 30 day trial.... 1 week trial.... you'll see if it's going to work out or not in just a few days....
If she agrees, and she's a good fit for Mom, win/win.

What say ye?
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Another thought b4 agreeing is: Does mom like this person, and understand the candidate's speech/accent? I'm married to 1/2 Filipino and have been around persons, nurses and doctors who speak Tagalog, Iloko, etc.
Some person's accent and command of the English language is superb. Having said that... some are not.
Very important that they understand each other so well for better outcomes.
(So much to worry about, I'm overwhelmed). I am a trained and certified professional interpreter, medical setting..... seen so many near errors due to language barriers. One word, one misunderstanding..... chaos. Tread carefully... think and exercise caution......... Hugs, M88

I am grateful so many of you have taken the time to respond.

To follow up, we subsequently interviewed and chose a different aide who is also Filipino, age 66, normal size and appears fit and active. She will stay 4 days and a second aide will stay 3 days. Had we not met her our plan was to hire the 69 year old but I found myself going in a circle and talking myself into it each time instead of just feeling comfortable with the decision.

Its only been been two days but I am really pleased how my mother quickly accepted having a live in caregiver. With Alzheimer’s it is relatively useless to include her in any advanced planning so I wasn’t sure how it would go.

There is absolutely nothing wrong with asking the applicant if they can physically do the job and all that it entails. It is hard work...that is why you are hiring it out.  Everyone can't do it, no matter what their age or weight.  The question here is can she do the job.