VIXMOM, I didn't think you were being snarky at all. I suggested it because we found that the assisted living and nursing homes are so expensive that we could pay someone to live in and it would be a lot less expensive, not to mention the fact that you get to stay at home instead of moving to a facility, no matter how nice they are. My parents aren't to that point yet, but my mom said if she can't climb the stairs, she'll crawl. She doesn't like the idea of a live in or leaving, hopefully we won't have to address that issue too soon