help on some info
Hi there, I am new to this forum and found it while surfing the net looking for an answer to a problem. I have been caring for my mother part-time since 2011, then gave up my job to become her full time carer in Jan 2013. I am finding it becoming very difficult to look after mum, she is 92, has dementia and some other health problems. We are both on the mortgage of the house, even though I am the one that has paid the mortgage over the years. I know that the house will not be taken into account when she does go into a nursing home as an asset because I have been her carer for more than two years. My dilema is, there is still some money owing on the house and I will not be able to continue paying the mortgage without my carers pension. I dont like my chances of getting a job at 57, also I have a hearing disability that has been declining. If I can not get a job, and have to sell the house, is there a time limit where I would not have to give half of the profit to the nursing home. I guess I really begrudge having to give half of the proceeds over as the only thing the mum contributed to the house was the inital deposit 20 and I have been paying the mortgage. I hope this does not sound mean. Any helpful comments would be appreciated Thanks Sharon
Sharon
Do not know which state you are from but in NSW you should be able to ask for assistance to help you care for your mum at home ... like cleaning, bathing, shopping meals etc.
Also you should be entitled to book her into residential care several times a year so you can get a bit of free time for yourself.