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[quote=Anonymous]Agree that you should wait until things settle. Then have a talk. Your sister may be more comfortable with one-time expenses that are less salary-like. For example, does the bathroom need safety bars? Any new appliances? There is a lot that needs to be done to keep an older person safe, in the long run. Ramp, staircase lift, remodeling so your mom can live on one level, all that stuff. Perhaps you could start setting aside money for those eventualities. You can also pay for a home nurse if something comes up that requires professional care. Also be financially and personally prepared to fly out in an emergency. Another question is how your sister would like to handle it when she (your sister) is ill. If she gets the flu or whatever, who will care for your mom? Encourage her to find (and you pay for) a trusted aide for this sort of thing. It is going to happen eventually so you are better off with someone who is already familiar. [/quote]
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