Can maids help in this?

[Rand6971]

I am 50 yr old, male. I employ a maid mainly to look after my elderly father who is bedridden. Unfortunately, I have recently suffered a hip injury and recovery is uncertain. As a result, I have difficulty bending my left leg at certain angles, and finds it difficult to wear socks and cut my toe nails on my left leg.

Is it proper for me to ask the maid to help me put on my socks and cut my toe nails on my left leg? I would ask her to do that only in daylight hours and in the living room. Someone told me these are too personal to be proper. Thanks for any advice.

 

[jayleenstellar]

Are you living in the same household? If yes, I don't see why not. It is ok to ask for help. And it's an easy task and not a lot to ask for.

Ask the maid nicely, I'm sure she will help you.

 

[Limlyekiow]

Legally you can ask her to do it. But personally you might want to check in with her if she is comfortable or not. Best is both party is comfortable since she is only human and you can’t force her to do something she doesn’t like.

 

[basicbrenda]

Yes - better to ask if comfortable