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...best care possible. Respite Care: A Vital Lifeline for Caregivers Here are some options for respite care that can help you recharge and continue to provide excellent care: Activate Your...

...routines less stressful and easier for everyone involved. Five essential tips for memory care caregivers: 1. Cultivate Patience Maintaining a sense of calmness is crucial when caring for someone with...

...than expected. Did you know there are tax breaks for family caregivers? Here are 3 steps to potentially reduce the financial burden of care: 1. Establish dependent status for your...

If you’re new to family caregiving, you may not be aware of two important tax benefits for caregivers: Deductions for Medical and Dental Expenses The Child and Dependent Care Tax...

If the senior you care for relies on a medical alert device for their peace of mind, you’ll want to make sure that you and any other caregivers fully understand...

...local council on aging, in-person and online support groups, faith-based organizations and friend groups. Remember that support is just as important for caregivers as for patients. 4. Follow instructions. This...

...means that even though you’re serving as a caregiver, the power to make decisions may not be granted to you. Your loved one may also name co-agents, meaning you may...

...treatment of cracked or loose teeth, growths, ill-fitting dentures and pain, pressure or sensitivity Skin Skin As our largest organ, skin deserves good hygiene. If you’re a caregiver of an...

One thing that worries many family caregivers – especially those of us who don’t live nearby – is our family members feeling lonely or isolated. “We are social animals and...

...Deductions, credits and tax rules are confusing and preparing a tax estimate can be time-consuming. For many older adults and family caregivers, it makes sense to engage a tax professional...