The Best Ways to Split Caregiving Costs Play to your strengths is Nancy's first advice for siblings who want to find the best ways to split caregiving costs. That is exactly what she and her sister have done to prepare for the significant caregiving expenses they both anticipate will incur for their 78-year-old father [...]
Avoiding Caregiver Burnout Adapted from an article on AARP.com Taking care of a loved one who has dementia, physical disabilities or other age-related conditions makes demands on your time, energy, and emotions — demands that, as the Cleveland Clinic warns, “can easily seem overwhelming.” Avoiding caregiver burnout is essential to maintaining your good health and [...]
When Should Family Apply for Medicaid for a Loved One? Get to know the program basics before an emergency occurs By Amanda Singleton Imagine your parent or spouse has had a fall or a stroke and is hospitalized. Usually, the following days and weeks are spent getting him or her stable, talking to family and [...]
Can I Be Paid to Be a Family Caregiver? Medicaid and veterans programs can help alleviate the financial burden of family caregiving Adapted from an article by AARP Caregiving for a family member can be time-consuming and emotionally draining. It can be financially draining, too. About 48 million Americans provide care without pay to [...]
Are you a W2 or 1099 Caregiver? Click to read the Guidance Document Is your homecare agency classifying you as a W2 or 1099 independent contractor? (Hint: if they are withholding taxes from you, you are a W2 employee). If you are a 1099 Independent Contractor, that could be a big problem. [...]
