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Can You Write Off Caregiving As A Tax Deduction?
Tax Day, which falls on April 15th every year, can be anxiety-inducing for a number of reasons. If you are caring for an elderly parent, the added stress of helping them with their taxes and finding time to do your own makes it easy to want to procrastinate. But with...
The Balancing Act: Quality of Life Tips for Caregivers
With more people than ever before choosing to remain in their own homes as they age, family members are becoming increasingly responsible for taking on the role of caring for elderly parents. This phenomenon, has created it’s own niche for an entire generation, now...
Healthy Heart Tips For Caregivers & Their Aging Loved Ones
February is heart health month, which is important considering that heart disease is currently the leading cause of death for both men and women. Noticing signs of heart problems can sometimes be challenging, both in yourself and in loved ones you care for. Typical...
The Very Real Risk of Medication Mismanagement Among Seniors
It’s not uncommon for teenagers to receive lectures and classes focused solely on the very real dangers of drug misuse, but are those providing home care for the elderly teaching their loved ones the same lesson? If not, their loved one’s health and safety could be at...
Beyond Superstition: Preventing Accidents In and Around the Home
Friday the 13th can be an ominous day for those who are superstitious. While the exact origins of Friday the 13th are unknown, historians believe that it dates back to the Middle Ages and that it’s rooted in Biblical stories. Whether or not you believe in the...
