by John Wotring | Mar 26, 2020 | Caregiver tips
The IRS issued new guidance on the tax rules on long-term care services and insurance in early 1997. For this year, the following rules apply. Please check with your tax preparer for details. 2019 Publication 502 IRS Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses If...
by John Wotring | Mar 6, 2019 | Caregiver tips
The IRS issued the following tax rules on long-term care services and insurance in early 1997. For this year, the following rules apply. Please check with your tax preparer for details. 2018 Publication 502 IRS Topic 502 – Medical and Dental Expenses If you...
by John Wotring | Feb 6, 2019 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia
We often do things that are seemingly minute to us, but these things can mean a great deal to others. Imagine that you have Alzheimer’s or dementia. Little by little your memory fades away. Not only would you forget how to do things like use the microwave and cook,...
by John Wotring | Mar 12, 2018 | Brain Games, Caregiver tips, Memory care
Recent research suggests that computer games that train the brain can help prevent Alzheimer’s and general dementia. A study from the University of South Florida found that older people who used a brain training game consistently over a 10 year period were 29%...
by John Wotring | Jan 20, 2018 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips, Dementia, Music and Memory
When a loved one is diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, you want to make sure they have all of the best in care, of course. However, there is more to think about than just primary care–you want to help your loved one live the best life possible. One of the best ways to...
by John Wotring | Dec 20, 2017 | Alzheimers, Caregiver tips
When someone has Alzheimer’s, many activities of daily living become more difficult or less important to them, even more than with normal aging. One of these main activities is bathing. If someone with Alzheimer’s won’t bathe, it becomes the caregiver’s role to assist...
