Hi Calluna, I can sympathize with you as I am going through something similar with my father. He is about to lose his house, has no money etc but still can't take ownership that his poor life choices got him to where he is.

Agree with what the others said re power of attorney. In reference to putting your name on the title, yes this may effect your Centrelink payments (I am not sure what you are on) but if you are on an income support payment this house will be classified as an assets against you.

Good luck with everything