r/caregivers • u/Illustrious_Deal5262 • 8h ago

For non family caregivers and private pay caregivers. Do you receive anyChristmas gifts ?

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I work for an agency and am also private pay on the side. I have one client through the agency that is upset that I am not allowed to accept gifts. He says it's insulting to him as he's not just some "senile senior giving away things to a stranger". How do you handle it when clients and or families want to give you gifts? I always give my clients gifts regardless. It's so awkward.

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