My 4 siblings & I are interested in hiring an independent caregiver (outside an agency) for our mother. We would like to offer a nominal fee for room and board in exchange for 24/7 caregiving.
You will want to have a background check, follow state and US Department of Labor regulations and have a written contract. For advice on this, you might consider talking with an elder lawyer near you. You can find one on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org).
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