China Travel Savvy > Advice > Money > Costs and Prices. China is generally a very cheap country by Western standards. You can live on practically nothing if you are so inclined. Although in cities like Shanghai there are plenty of ways to spend a lot of money.
As a general rule, caregivers who help with the tasks of day-to-day living, such as cooking, companionship, and personal care, may not need to be licensed; licensing or certification is required for home health aides (HHAs), certified nursing assistants (CNAs), and others providing medical care.
Q: Can a caregiver be a family member? Yes. A caregiver may be either a family member (parent, spouse, child, step-family member, extended family member) or an individual who is not a family member, but who lives with the veteran.