Mary has been providing care for her father with dementia for several years, in the home she shares with her husband and three small children. Things have gotten stressful for Mary lately as her father’s condition is getting worse, and she is having trouble dealing with his verbal aggression and wandering. Despite the difficulties of […]
What Is the Financial and Emotional Impact of Caregiving? – The 2021 Fidelity American Caregivers Study
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 issues, educate communities, and increase support for caregivers. The Emotional and Financial Impact of Caregiving As many of you know, caregiving can […]
Are Virginia, Maryland and/or DC Among the Best or Worst States for Supporting Family Caregivers?
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 family caregivers need more support. The live discussion was centered around the Credit for Caring Act and what it […]
Is it a Burden? – Caring for Parents When Your Relationship is Strained
One third of all Americans are unexpectedly caring for their senior parents. Many of these families had strained relationships before their adult children assumed the role of caregiver, yet these adult children still feel it’s their duty to help their ailing senior parents. This is a topic that is covered by Emmy-nominated filmmaker Michelle Boyaner, […]
Leeza Gibbons — Tips for New Caregivers
“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 others caring for loved ones. Leeza cared for both her mother and father during serious illnesses, and now […]
What are the Medicaid, Tax, and Liability Implications of Paying an Independent Caregiver?
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 per month. How does payroll, taxes, and insurance work for an independent […]
What Taxes Do We Need to Pay for an Independent Caregiver?
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 responsible for paying? Thanks for your help! Payton Ataxis —- Dear Payton, As an employer […]
Amazon Introduces Care Hub to Aid in Caring for Aging Loved Ones
Dear Magic, I am a long-distance caregiver for my Aunt Fran. She wants to maintain her independence, but I get worried sometimes about her since I am not there. I could use all the help I could get in finding ways to ensure she is okay, without bothering her too much. I heard something about […]
Family Caregiving: The Ultimate Juggling Act
Max, a 16-year-old high-school student from Fairfax County, knows the great responsibility of being a family caregiver. Max currently cares for his grandfather who has dementia, while maintaining straight A’s and being a top youth bowler. Though stressed at times, he has no regrets about lending a hand and helping his family. Max’s grandfather wasn’t […]
More Caregivers are Experiencing Increased Burnout During Coronavirus Pandemic
Q. I have been the primary caregiver for my father with dementia for three years now. It was stressful before, but now even more so because of the pandemic. My new emotions deal with fear and anxiety over the virus and guilt about going out with friends or going shopping for fear of bringing home […]
Extra Financial Assistance for Caregivers at This Time
Dear Oakley, I am a caregiver for my aunt who has dementia, and who is also a veteran. I used to work part-time in addition to caregiving, but lost my job during the COVID-19 pandemic. Do you know of any extra financial assistance programs during this time? Thanks for your help! Keir Giver — Dear […]
Lessons Learned from a Doctor Who Became a Caregiver
Dr. Gerard Mullin, a gastroenterologist at Johns Hopkins Hospital in Baltimore, served as the primary caregiver at different times for both of his parents. His father had a complication after surgery for a minor procedure and Dr. Mullin cared for him for nine months before he died. His mother never fully recovered after a complication […]
New VA Training Effort Launched for Providers and Caregivers of Veterans
Dear Ernie and Jannette, I am a caregiver for my husband, an army veteran named Steve. He gets regular treatment for a mild traumatic brain injury and for persistent migraines. He has countless appointments through our local Veteran Affairs (VA) hospital. We work together to make sure he’s getting what he needs and can keep […]
Is the FAMILY Act the Answer to the Caregiving Crisis?
Joan Lunden, former host of Good Morning America and spokesperson for A Place for Mom is more than just an actress, journalist, and TV personality. She is an activist for reform for caregivers, who recently spoke in front of Congress at a House Ways and Means Committee hearing. She expressed how she believes “(w)e are […]
How Taxes Work if You Have a Paid In-Home Caregiver
Stacey, an only child, was an in-home caregiver for her ailing mother for several years. She lived with her mom and cared for her while she completed college and graduate school, and even after she got married. However, after three children, one of whom has special needs, caring for her mother and her children became […]
Parenting Your Parents: When They Won’t Accept Help
Allison’s 80-year-old mother, Roberta, is a homemaker who raised four successful children. When her children were younger, her husband worked late and traveled a lot for his job, so she did everything from cooking dinner, helping with homework, and preparing lunches each day to getting kids ready for bed and driving them everywhere. Roberta has […]
Caregivers and Planning for Retirement
Dear Bebe, I stopped working full time when I was 45 to begin caregiving for my mother and it’s been fifteen years now. I have worked part time jobs here and there, but I have nothing that’s going to provide me any type of pension income (other than a small amount of Social Security income) […]
National Volunteer Program Will Help Seniors Age-in-Place
Evelyn lives on her own in her one-story family home in Vienna, VA. Her family visits when they can, but with work and the grandchildren’s sports schedules, it’s not nearly enough. Evelyn often feels lonely and could use some companionship once in a while. She would certainly welcome help with rides to doctor’s appointments, assistance […]
AARP Report Examines Today’s Family Caregivers
Sharon is a caregiver for her mother, Deedee, who is 81 years old and lives with dementia. Similar to many caregivers, Sharon balances the increasing caregiving needs of her mother with her other commitments, including her job. By day, Sharon works for a technology firm; by night, she is home with her mom. She moved […]
The Healing Power of Communication
Jay Monahan was married to award-winning journalist, Katie Couric, for nearly 10 years and they had two daughters together. He died in 1998 at age 42 of colon cancer and, sadly, Katie’s sister, a Virginia state senator, also died of cancer three years later. Having been struck by cancer’s devastating toll not only with the […]
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