Hi!
I’m looking for some advice and opinions on a reasonable amount for my mother to charge my elderly grandmother as a contribution for moving in with her.
For context, my Nan and grandad lived abroad for many years after selling their home. They moved back and rented. Recently, my granddad died and my Nan has been diagnosed with dementia which is rapidly getting worse. She calls my mother from 5am in the morning into the early hours of the night. She hates being alone but struggles as she doesn't want to leave my grandad (a cushion of him ☹️)
My mum works full time (sometimes 70 hours a week) and still manages to see and support my Nan everyday. She provides at least 5 of her evening meals. I would say it’s akin to an additional job. They are very close and since my grandad passed, my mum has been begging her to move in. She has finally agreed.
My mum rents with my retired father and their bills are around £2000 per month including food.
My nan’s are around £1200 as she never has her heating off.
My mum’s bills will inevitably increase in all areas when she moves but I foresee her heating bill going up by around £200 a month.
What is a reasonable amount for my mother to ask as a contribution? This number would include food, council tax, gas and electric, water etc.