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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]Has anyone ever hired a family member as a caregiver in an official capacity? We have a family member who has few resources and is currently unemployed, however already serves as a significant caregiver, albeit in an unofficial capacity. Is it better to gift her compensation or create some type of payroll so she can demonstrate a work history? If you have been in this situation, can you share some insight on the logistics and how it worked out? TIA![/quote]

I haven't done it for eldercare, but I hired a family member for child care.  I paid legally, and did all the same paperwork I'd do for any other household employee.  I paid the same rate I would have paid a nanny.

One thing to think about is the logistics at things like family gatherings.  So, for example, if your loved one is used to this person always being the one to help them in the bathroom, and it's Christmas Day and you're all together, how does that play out, does that person get paid?  Do they come and do things for free and not get a day off?  [/quote]

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