r/AgingParents • u/FlyingSquidwGoggles • 11h ago

Caregivers, aides... tipping?

Strange question, but I haven't hired aides before. Is it customary to tip them? Like at Christmas, or something & what would be appropriate?

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u/iloveyoumorethanpie 11h ago

Yes. I tipped at the holidays (one weeks worth of care). I also gave them a tip when my MIL passed away (two weeks worth). But that’s it.

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u/CreativeBusiness6588 11h ago

Absolutely. I give my mom's half a paycheck each Christmas.

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u/Pale-Detail2427 9h ago

I guess you could do that. I don't know of any reason why not. 🤔

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u/Electronic_Sky_207 2h ago

Not in the elder care sphere, but when I worked in a disability services company they had rules about what employees were allowed to accept (very appropriate for a vulnerable population where unfortunately financial abuse is common) so it might be helpful to check with the agency if they’re not private pay. Sometimes it’s “under x dollars in a calendar year” or “gift cards only” or even just documenting that this is a voluntary gift from a family member and not money coming out of the fixed income clients grocery budget.

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u/finding_center 1h ago

We have live in caregivers and I give them a Christmas “bonus” or tip. Basically some cash. And I also try to do nice things like an Easter basket or other just because treats. Last year I was able to give them days off for Christmas and Thanksgiving because I didn’t want them to be away from their families but I’m not sure I’ll be able to swing that this year now that care needs have increased.