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[quote=Anonymous]Since she has money to contribute for her upkeep, come to an agreement before she moves in as to how much she will be paying you monthly. Don't negotiate after she moves in. At minimum, she should contribute to extra food, utilities, cleaners, a portion of the mortgage/rent, and companion care when you can't be there. I was the PP who felt coerced into taking in my dad. He paid me 5/6 of social security check which didn't cover all of his part of the mortgage, but allowed me to hire a housekeeper, buy him food, and pay for his share of the utilities, and gas for driving to appointments. Of course I was not compensated for my time but he didn't have much. I was about to apply for food stamps and other assistance for him, but he had a stroke and had to be hospitalized and ended up in a skilled nursing facility that takes Medicaid. He's out of my house now but I visit daily.

Whatever you do, come to an agreement with her and your siblings before she moves in. If she balks, then you know where she stands and it will only get worse. [/quote]

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