To help your loved one manage anxiety: Try to recognize what triggers the feelings of discomfort and uneasiness Help your elderly family member avoid or learn to handle these triggers…
Senior citizens over age 65 who are retired due to a disability may qualify for a separate tax credit designed to help the seniors and disabled. The tax credit for…
One of the greatest challenges that you will face as a family caregiver for a senior going through Alzheimer’s disease is the loss of that parent’s ability to communicate with…
The ADA defines a disability as “a physical or mental impairment that substantially limits one or more major life activities,” preventing the person from performing the basic activities of daily…
Food and nutrition are important for everyone especially for patients with Alzheimer’s. The disease can take a toll on an individual’s appetite and even willing to eat. Patients forget what…
Do You Pay Taxes After 70 Years Old? Do 80 Years Old Pay Taxes? If you are older than 65 with an income of more than $11,850 and live without…
The senior tax credit for the elderly and disabled is non-refundable. This means that you cannot receive a credit larger than the remaining taxes you owe. The tax credit for…
Only persons who meet specific criteria can claim the elderly tax credit. You need to be elderly – at least 65 years of age by the end of the tax…
Yes, Alzheimer’s can can be genetically passed down. It is believed that many factors influence the start and progression of Alzheimer’s disease. One of the most important factors is genes….
It’s a radiology test that includes a simple injection of a radioactive material that can be picked up by a PET scanner to detect cancer, brain issues (such as an…