The IRS recognizes that paying for an Assisted Living community can be a financial burden for many families. To ease this difficulty, current tax law does allow certain individuals to deduct a portion of these expenses on their taxes.
February 14th through the 21st, is Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care Staff Education Week. It is a time dedicated by the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners (NCCDP) to raise awareness and provide education on caring for persons living with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia.
It is very important for family members who have a loved one living with dementia to know some strategies that can be used to calm them and provide support when agitation or even aggressiveness occurs. Let’s look at 5 effective ways to help older loved ones work through these difficult emotions.