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Family friend moved in with my mother after she returned home from the rehab, she helps her around the house. My mom has a nurse, and physical therapist that comes by 3 times a week. Should we pay this lady and have her sign a lease agreement?
Did Mom or family ask friend to move to help out? Does your Mom need someone with her 24/7? Or did this friend just volunteer to come in and help for a while? Does friend have her own home or permanent living arrangement?
Sit down with her and make an agreement as to how long she is staying and what responsibilities are required. If she was asked to move in then I think she needs to be paid; if a volunteer situation then a nice gift card or personal gift is appropriate when she finishes her time with Mom. Definitely an end date for her services is required asap..
Is Mother in her right mind? She can certainly decide who lives with her, or how long her "guests" stay.
How much help does mother need? The physical therapist visits will not last long. The nurse is not going to be preparing meals or sitting and visiting or helping with the laundry.
Has this family friend been close to Mother for a long time? Have they helped each other out in the past?
What was Mother in rehab for? Is she expected to fully recover functionality? Any idea of how long that will take?
Has mother suggested that this friend be paid? Is it mother's money that would be used?
Just not enough information for informed suggestions.
(If a friend of mine moved in to help me out after I returned from a medical event, you'd better believe I would not allow my children to dictate how long she could stay! But that works in my situation. We don't know what your mother's situation is.)
If it is a temp situation, I would just get an informal 'note' that she signs saying when she expects to leave - and whether she expects payment, include that. If your mother is wanting her there permanently, you need a formal agreement as to the rent she would pay and what will happen if your mother goes into nursing care.
If she is just staying for a short while and is helping out, I would at least give her a gift that she could use, or some cash. After all, she is doing jobs that someone else ( you) would have to do. You just need to find out what her expectations are about how long she will be there.
By proceeding, I agree that I understand the following disclosures:
I. How We Work in Washington.
Based on your preferences, we provide you with information about one or more of our contracted senior living providers ("Participating Communities") and provide your Senior Living Care Information to Participating Communities. The Participating Communities may contact you directly regarding their services.
APFM does not endorse or recommend any provider. It is your sole responsibility to select the appropriate care for yourself or your loved one. We work with both you and the Participating Communities in your search. We do not permit our Advisors to have an ownership interest in Participating Communities.
II. How We Are Paid.
We do not charge you any fee – we are paid by the Participating Communities. Some Participating Communities pay us a percentage of the first month's standard rate for the rent and care services you select. We invoice these fees after the senior moves in.
III. When We Tour.
APFM tours certain Participating Communities in Washington (typically more in metropolitan areas than in rural areas.) During the 12 month period prior to December 31, 2017, we toured 86.2% of Participating Communities with capacity for 20 or more residents.
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You have no obligation to use or to continue to use our services. Because you pay no fee to us, you will never need to ask for a refund.
V. Complaints.
Please contact our Family Feedback Line at (866) 584-7340 or ConsumerFeedback@aplaceformom.com to report any complaint. Consumers have many avenues to address a dispute with any referral service company, including the right to file a complaint with the Attorney General's office at: Consumer Protection Division, 800 5th Avenue, Ste. 2000, Seattle, 98104 or 800-551-4636.
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Sit down with her and make an agreement as to how long she is staying and what responsibilities are required. If she was asked to move in then I think she needs to be paid; if a volunteer situation then a nice gift card or personal gift is appropriate when she finishes her time with Mom. Definitely an end date for her services is required asap..
Is Mother in her right mind? She can certainly decide who lives with her, or how long her "guests" stay.
How much help does mother need? The physical therapist visits will not last long. The nurse is not going to be preparing meals or sitting and visiting or helping with the laundry.
Has this family friend been close to Mother for a long time? Have they helped each other out in the past?
What was Mother in rehab for? Is she expected to fully recover functionality? Any idea of how long that will take?
Has mother suggested that this friend be paid? Is it mother's money that would be used?
Just not enough information for informed suggestions.
(If a friend of mine moved in to help me out after I returned from a medical event, you'd better believe I would not allow my children to dictate how long she could stay! But that works in my situation. We don't know what your mother's situation is.)
Whose idea was it that she should move in?
What was the understanding among the various parties - the friend, your mother, the rest of the family - when this arrangement was made?
If she is just staying for a short while and is helping out, I would at least give her a gift that she could use, or some cash. After all, she is doing jobs that someone else ( you) would have to do.
You just need to find out what her expectations are about how long she will be there.