Q. My mother is the primary caregiver for my father, who has dementia. As my dad’s dementia continues to worsen, my mom has been getting more and more stressed. She’s been irritable, depressed, and hard to be around, and she … [Read more...]
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What Is the Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving? – The 2021 Fidelity American Caregivers Study
November 9, 2021 by
November is National Family Caregivers Month -- a time to celebrate, recognize, and honor the contributions of family caregivers across the country. This commemorative month offers an opportunity to raise awareness of caregiving … [Read more...]
Print This PageAARP’s Health Benefits Navigator: A New Tool for Veterans and Caregivers
October 15, 2021 by
Dear Oakley, My father is a veteran and I am his caregiver. All of the benefit options seem really confusing. Is there an easy place to review and obtain all the available healthcare benefits without all the confusion and … [Read more...]
Print This PageAre Virginia, Maryland and/or DC Among the Best or Worst States for Supporting Family Caregivers?
August 10, 2021 by
A recent Facebook Live event, Caring for the Caregivers, featuring Sen. Joni Ernst (R-Iowa) and Rep. Linda Sanchez (D-California), occurred last week. The biggest takeaway was that word is starting to spread on Capitol Hill that … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew Law Vastly Improves Transparency in Doctor-Caregiver Communication
July 9, 2021 by
Q. I regularly accompany my wife, Liz, to her neurology and primary care appointments for her dementia care. Doctors, nurses, and medical assistants often rush in and out, rarely spending time or making eye contact with us. … [Read more...]
Print This PageLeeza Gibbons — Tips for New Caregivers
May 11, 2021 by
“Alzheimer’s Caregivers are Heroes.” - Leeza Gibbons Leeza Gibbons is a leading TV talk show host, entertainment reporter, and best-selling author. She also has another role -- as a caregiver and founder of a non-profit to help … [Read more...]
Print This PageWhat are the Medicaid, Tax, and Liability Implications of Paying an Independent Caregiver?
April 30, 2021 by
Q. We are getting ready to hire a new caregiver for my mom, and she is an independent contractor. Prior to now, we have hired caregivers from an agency. The caregiver has asked about being paid in cash, which will amount to $3,000 … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: What Taxes Do We Need to Pay for an Independent Caregiver?
April 30, 2021 by
Dear Oakley, We are hiring an independent caregiver, meaning she is not from an agency. My understanding is that we are responsible for paying taxes for her, since she is considered to be a household employee. What taxes are we … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Caregivers May be Eligible for COVID Vaccine
February 26, 2021 by
Dear Hayek, I am a caregiver for my mother and my two special needs children (one has an intellectual disability and the other has autism). In my role, I feel it is really important to get the COVID vaccine. Is there any way to … [Read more...]
Print This PageVA Caregiver Support Program Expansion Begins: What it Means for Veterans and Caregivers
November 13, 2020 by
Q. I am a caregiver for my father, a U.S. Navy veteran. He and I recently celebrated Veteran’s Day and my understanding is that it is National Family Caregiver’s Month all through November. In light of these two important … [Read more...]
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