I'm under the impression that some elderly people are going the "I'm not looking for an employee, I'm looking for a friend" route. No need to bother with legal issues because you are just friends who have an agreement. I remember an ad placed by someone I happened to know. I knew where he lived and that he used to own a business until he went bankrupt. His ad read: "Fit, older woman wanted, 60 and up. Retired engineer, 94, with penthouse apartment is looking for a companion that assist with everyday living. Must have valid driver's license, car will be provided. Free housing plus 600.00 allowance monthly." The next time I saw an ad placed by the same man, the text was the same, except for one detail, he had bumped up the 60 to 70.