Financial Matters

getting paid as a family caregiver

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Getting Paid as a Family Caregiver: 3 Government Benefits Programs

Benefits programs pay families to care for seniors Caring for an older adult is expensive. There are out-of-pocket costs for...

financial help for seniors

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Find Financial Help for Seniors: 2,500+ Federal, State, and Private Benefits Programs

Thousands of programs provide financial benefits for seniors Senior care is expensive. Fortunately, there are over 2,500 federal, state, and...

getting rid of junk mail

Financial Matters

Prevent Elder Fraud by Getting Rid of Junk Mail

Elder fraud is a 36 billion dollar problem Thieving fraudsters are making a business of taking advantage of older adults....

home repair assistance for seniors

Financial Matters / Home Safety

7 Sources of Home Repair Assistance for Seniors

Home modifications help seniors live safely and independently Home repairs and modifications help seniors live in their homes for as...

tax tips for caregivers

Financial Matters

7 Tax Tips for Caregivers to Maximize Deductions

Caregiving-related tax deductions can lower your taxes and maximize your refund. If you’re caring for an older adult, tax-savvy caregiver...

cost of long term care

Financial Matters / Paying for Care

Cost of Long Term Care: 5 Ways Estimates Help Seniors and Caregivers

Planning ahead to pay for long term care helps seniors and caregivers Long term care options for seniors are becoming...

tax preparation help for seniors

Financial Matters

Get Free Tax Preparation Help for Seniors from the IRS

Tax time is here again Tax time is a pain for everyone, but even more so if you also need...

elder financial fraud

Financial Matters

8 Ways to Protect Seniors from Financial Fraud and Scams

Elder financial abuse destroys lives and costs seniors a whopping $37 billion each year. Dr. Stacey Wood, Ph.D, one of...

how to help aging parents with finances

Financial Matters

How to Help Aging Parents with Finances: Getting Started Guide

Being a caregiver means managing finances when necessary When you care for an older adult who isn’t able to manage...

funeral planning

End of Life / Financial Matters

5 Ways to Make Funeral Planning Easier

Funeral planning is something that most of us avoid. But helping your older adult make arrangements ahead of time means...

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