Ellen, 75, was thrilled at first when her daughter, Samantha, moved back to Northern Virginia with her family. She loved seeing her grandchildren and enjoyed being there for their concerts, soccer games, and birthday parties. Her … [Read more...]
Print This PageNew, Overlooked, and Odd Tax Deductions for Seniors
March 11, 2016 by
Q. With tax season upon us, I am preparing for the grueling task of filing my taxes. I am aware that every year, the IRS makes a litany of changes to the tax code and Congress often weighs in with its own alterations as … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Lawmakers Introduce Bill to Provide Tax Credit for Caregiving Expenses
March 10, 2016 by
Dear Baxter, I read something about a Bill that was just introduced to provide tax credit for caregiving. I am a part-time caregiver for my father and work 20 hours a week at my job. Iwould be interested in learning more about … [Read more...]
Print This PageEnough is Enough! I Quit.
March 8, 2016 by
Every day, Rebecca goes to her mother’s house in Oakton, gets her out of bed, gives her breakfast, and dresses her. She spends the day with her, as she is working from her mother’s home. Sometimes, when Rebecca arrives, her … [Read more...]
Print This PageI’m Not Dead Yet!
March 4, 2016 by
Q. When my Aunt Barbara died in 2002, my cousins had to rely on the legal system to help negotiate with their half-brother over her estate. To sell her personal possessions, the family had a large auction. They all … [Read more...]
Print This PageCritter Corner: Should I Prepay for My Funeral?
March 3, 2016 by
Dear Angel, My family recently sat down to discuss the difficult topic of death and dying. Thinking about it brought to mind our funerals. During a time of grief, I would hate to put my family through funeral planning and have … [Read more...]
Print This PageOn Pins and Needles: Caring for Those with Mental Illness
March 1, 2016 by
As many as 8.4 million Americans are providing care to an adult with an emotional or mental health issue. Often, these family caregivers feel the impact of the disease as they struggle to care for their loved ones and to bridge … [Read more...]
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