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How to Have Difficult Family Conversations - AARP Online …
Jun 8, 2020 · Regardless of your specific caregiving situation, there will be numerous conversations you'll need to have with loved ones - those you care for, siblings etc. And some of them are difficult, like talking about the future, legal issues, estate planning, future care plans, treatment plans, financial m...
A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers - AARP Online Community
Jan 8, 2021 · A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #6: Think beyond your loved one Also, check out the video featuring expert @AmandaSingleton that breaks things down more simply:
Caregiving Tips - AARP Online Community
Feb 28, 2022 · The AARP Financial Workbook for Family Caregivers is available in English, Spanish, Chinese, and a Military/Veterans version. The Workbooks provide helpful tips and checklists that can help you compile important financial documents, create a caregiving budget, and find other organizations that will support you and your family member through ...
Caregiving Tips - AARP Online Community
Jan 27, 2021 · A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #1: Have the right documents. A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #2: Make a family plan. A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #4: Explore potential financial help. A legal Checklist for Family Caregivers #5: Look for tax breaks and life insurance deals
Caregiving Tips - AARP Online Community
Feb 10, 2021 · Your family member may be able to claim federal tax deductions for many health care costs, including a hospital bed or wheelchair; out-of-pocket expenses not covered by health insurance; remodeling the home to make it accessible; and hiring a short-term or part-time home health aide to provide respi...
Basic Home Modifications for In-Home Family ... - AARP Online …
Jul 13, 2022 · When caring for loved ones at home, whether in their home or your home, it's vitally important that you make the home as safe as possible. Here are some things to consider. Use universal design principles to ensure the home is comfortable and safe for people of all ages and abilities. Make any alter...
High Costs of Caregiving for Loved Ones - AARP Online Community
Jun 29, 2021 · AARP has a new study about the money that family caregivers pay out-of-pocket when caring for loved ones. It shows 75% of the unpaid family caregivers surveyed reported spending over $7,200 of their own money annually to help care for a loved one. I know I spent much more than that. On average, fami...
Caregiving for my blind husband - AARP Online Community
Aug 27, 2022 · AARP's article Fantastic New Tech for People with Low Vision or Blindnes s reviews several new assistive devices that may improve your husband's experience: 1) OrCam MyEye Pro : a pair of glasses with an attached camera that captures an image of what's in front of you and communicates the info audibly through a tiny speaker that rests above the ...