Workshop in Westlake: Staying Independent Through Aging: Building Your Independence Tool Kit
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Workshop for Seniors in Westlake: Staying Independent Through Aging: Building Your Independence Tool Kit.
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Lorain County Senior Fest 2016
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Lorain County Senior Fest 2016
Great time today at Senior Fest! Had the drawing this evening and the prize winners are Bonnie Shepherd and her favorite senior helper Peggy Parkinson! Thank you for all you do! Your certificates are on the way! Hope to see everyone next year!
Read MoreWhen is an individual considered a dependent for tax purposes?
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When is an individual considered a dependent for tax purposes?
Planning early for tax season can save significant money. If you are paying over 50% of someone's care annually, you may qualify to list them as a dependent on your taxes.
For those who are paying out a significant portion of their income in medical expenses or who are now caring for an aging parent, tax planning early in the year can help reduce the amount of tax owed. Click here for some great tips from Turbo Tax on how and when to claim these deductions.
For those with a loved one in Assisted Living or Memory Care who are helping provide over half of their annual financial support, don't forget to talk to your accountant to see if they qualify as a dependent as well. It is typical that the following individuals may qualify:
- Parent
- Step-parent
- In-laws
- Sibling
- Biological Children
- Foster Children
- Adopted Children
Also discuss what expenses may qualify as you will need good records to be able to quantify these at the end of the year. These are some typical ones:
- Medications
- Food and Snacks
- Doctors Visits
- Transportation to Doctors Visits
- Monthly Rent and Care in Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Nursing Home
- Clothing
- Medical Equipment
Save the Date- Senior Fest 2016 April 26th at Lorain County Community College!
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Save the Date- Senior Fest 2016 Coming on April 26th!
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Home for the Holidays- Senior Care List
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Home for the Holidays- Senior Care List
The holidays can be a difficult time for many when a loved one needs care. Often when changes occur, family can be surprised at the holidays with things that they had not foreseen. Some or all family members may live out of the area and it can be difficult to detect subtler changes during a phone call or shorter visit. If you are concerned about their ability to live alone and are trying to decide on care, it is good to look beneath the surface to ensure all bases are covered. Some common areas in which a senior may need assistance are:
Read MoreAlzheimer's Support Groups- Why Use Them and How Do I Find Them?
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Caregiving for someone with Alzheimer’s or Dementia can be a challenging and isolating experience. Often in addition to providing care, it is common that people are raising families, working, and juggling many regular day-to-day activities. The thought of joining a support group can seem like just one more chore on the list but the natural bond formed with others in the same situation can greatly reduce stress by validating that your feelings are NORMAL and help with a ton of resources that you may not know of otherwise.
Read MoreHow to Survive Being an Alzheimer's Caregiver
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How to survive being and Alzheimer's Caregiver
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Conversation Starters for Those with Alzheimer's / Dementia
/Often finding a topic of conversation that will spark the interest of an individual with Alzheimer's / Dementia can be a challenge. Helping them relate in a way that is meaningful to them can assist them to feel more engaged socially and emotionally. Below are a few conversation starters to try...
What was the happiest moment of your life?
Do you remember any fads from your youth? Popular hairstyles? Clothes?
What are you most proud of?
For a downloadable checklist of 30 different conversation starters- send an e-mail request to info@mynewvilla.com.
