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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I was in a similar situation with my parents. My mother didn’t want to hire caregiving services for my dad who had many medical issues and trouble walking. She preferred to do it herself and have her children help whenever I could.  They had the money to pay but didn’t feel comfortable having another unrelated person in their home all day.

I view it the same as how some parents prefer not a have an au pair or nanny taking care of their young children at their home. They feel more comfortable having a parent at home instead. [/quote]

Very true, but many grandparents would feel taken advantage of if their kids couldn't cope with a nanny in the house and expected them to fill in. And in those cases you are dealing with a sweet little baby who smiles and giggles and your kids are grown and it's quality time with your grandchild. In this case, you are often dealing a difficult and demanding parent, a resentful spouse and needy kids. So, you decide to bite the bullet and hire someone. [/quote]

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