Category: Caregiver

Assisted Living

Moving Mom to a Senior Community and Feelings of Guilt

As mom ages, you may face many hard decisions. Often, the decision to move her to a senior living community is one of them. It’s perfectly normal to feel a range of emotions – including moments of...

Caregiver

Helping a Senior Parent Decide to Stop Driving

As you start to talk with mom or dad about driving, help him or her keep some sense of control. It’s important to consider your loved one’s point of view and work to make the decision together. Us...

Dementia

Living at Home With Dementia: Potential Risks

You want to support your loved one’s desire to live at home independently. However, you also want him/her to stay safe. If your loved one has dementia, it may bring an extra set of challenges....

Caregiver

Get the Facts on Caregiver Tax Deductions

Serving as a caregiver to an aging loved one takes not only time but also money. While caregiving may cause some financial strain, you may also qualify for some tax deductions. Two common tax areas yo...