How Does the Caregiver Tax Credit Work?
There are actually several tax credits and deductions available to adult children who help look after their aging parents or other relatives.
Ethan Huizenga March 11, 2022
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Can I Be a Paid Caregiver?
Your chances of getting paid to be a family caregiver are best if you are caring for a U.S. military veteran or for someone eligible for Medicaid, but other possibilities exist.
Ethan Huizenga June 9, 2021
Caregiver Tips for the Pandemic
Managing a loved one’s care in a nursing home or an assisted living facility has always been challenging. And it’s harder now that visitation is extremely limited to protect residents from COVID-19. So how can you check on your loved ones, make sure they’re being cared for properly and let them know you’re there for them?
Ethan Huizenga March 24, 2021
Veteran’s caregivers eligible for vaccine
Tens of thousands of caregivers providing critical medical support to disabled veterans will be eligible to receive coronavirus vaccine doses soon under a new policy announced by the Department of Veterans Affairs this week.
Ethan Huizenga February 17, 2021
How to: Advocate for Elderly Parents
As family caregivers, we play many roles: scheduler, money manager, house cleaner, health aide, nurse, navigator, nurturer and more. Perhaps the most important role, though, is advocate, as we ensure the best life possible for our loved ones when they are vulnerable.
Ethan Huizenga February 12, 2021
5 Signs Mom or Dad Need Caregiving Help
When you are visiting family members, you have an opportunity to evaluate how they’re doing in terms of health, safety and quality of life. Any of these five red flags may indicate that your loved one needs more support.
Ethan Huizenga February 11, 2021
How to: Care for Yourself when Caring for Dad
Taking care of an aging or ill family member can be enormously rewarding but also exhausting and emotionally draining.
Ethan Huizenga February 3, 2021
The Family Care Agreement
More than 53 million Americans are unpaid caregivers for family members. The majority are women—often, an adult daughter who lives closest to an aging parent starts out helping with daily activities. As the parent/care recipient requires more assistance, the daughter cuts back on work hours– risking her own financial security.
Ethan Huizenga January 29, 2021
5 Traits of a Good Caregiver
Many people transitioning into an elderly life start to require assistance in their everyday lives, especially if they suffer from a chronic or end-of-life medical condition. They need help for tasks, including bathing and eating.
Ethan Huizenga January 22, 2021
Can I Afford In-Home Elderly Care?
Amid headlines of COVID-19 infiltrating nursing homes and large senior care facilities, it’s understandable that many Americans would prefer to avoid assisted living environments as they grow older. However, the trend to age in place predates the pandemic. Remaining at home was the first choice for 76% of Americans age 50 and older, according to a 2018 AARP survey.
Ethan Huizenga November 5, 2020
