I don't think there is an over doing it. It all depends on how much work they do and how long you want them to last. It's not a job real motivated people look into. So the more you pay the better quality of work ethic you get.
Greg _____ I give my caregiver $9.00 an hour -- he works an average of 30 hours a week. And in exchange I Rent to him my old house. So he gets rent, , taxes, utilities, house insurance. Plus -- about $120 in cash each week for food etc. Am I Overdoing It? Gary -- C-5 / 6 years post

