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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]That’s a caregiver. Most just sit there and listen to the old person. They might do light cooking (make a hot dog), or help order groceries, but that’s it. It’s unusual for them to do more. 
Beware of caregiver stealing or exploiting the elderly for money. It’s very common. 
Btdt with both parents over a period of 25 yrs. [/quote]

Okay this is a waste of money, unless you wanted your parents to have conversation partners. 
Yes I know about the stealing. [b]I assume even the bg checked ones still steal? [/b][/quote]

Probably a pretty good assumption, given how hard it is to find people to do this job. [/quote]

This is what I don’t understand also! If the job is as easy as described (listen, warm up food, help order groceries) why aren’t more people doing it?[/quote]
It requires a lot of patience and the ability to always do things someone else’s way. It’s a type of servant and while it may not be physically demanding, it takes a great deal of effort. If you live in a moderately sized metro and you can’t find someone good you aren’t paying enough. [/quote]

I think it’s a lot about finding a not so difficult client (and family! Whoever is hiring the companion) and then being strict but kind, just like with kids, except kids are much more cute. [/quote]

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