As a caregiver for a parent, you may encounter a number of financial challenges as you journey along the gray mile. By addressing them early, you can better prepare for their future and your own, as well . . .
Category: Aging In Place
What’s The difference between non-medical home care and home health care?
Non-medical home care and home health care can both come into your home for caregiving. Each, however, offers different services. Do you know what they are?
What is “caregiver burnout”? And what do I do if I have it?
Family responsibilities may have made you the caregiver for another family member. But those same responsibilities can cause “caregiver burnout ” along the gray mile, as well. . .
Caregiving and family conflicts.
Under the best of circumstances, becoming a caregiver for your parents will be difficult. Dealing with the personalities involved doesn’t make it any easier.
Tax tips for caregivers.
While any tax breaks that are applicable in your own situation may not make they journey any easier, they just could help to pay for some of the travel expenses along the way.
How much do caregivers cost—and is there any assistance available to help pay for them?
Paying for home care out-of-pocket can be pricey. However, as you travel down the gray mile, there are a number of options available to help pay for those costs. . .
How do I know when it’s time to hire a caregiver?
It’s a fact that some 70% of seniors in our country are receiving long-term care by loving, caring family members just like you. . .
So, you think you want to become your parent’s caregiver.
Have you ever thought about becoming a caregiver for one or more of your parents? Perhaps even leaving your current job to take just “a short time off” to care for them before eventually returning to the workforce? Well, know that you’re not alone. . .
The 7 most common “in-home” caregiving solutions for an aging parent.
I have relatives who can afford in-home caregivers as they “age in place.” I’ve also helped place other close relatives in both assisted living and nursing homes. And I’ve assisted thousands of seniors (along with hundreds of caregivers) make a move . . .