How can you finance in-home help for your senior? There are a number of ways to pay a caregiver provided you follow federal and state tax, wage, and labor laws. Often times, families will use a combination of methods to fund home care for their elderly loved one.
To “age in place,” some seniors may need help with basic tasks that have become difficult as they grow older. That means making the right choice with in-home senior care.
This comprehensive guide provides critical guidance to the millions of families that care for a senior parent, relative or friend. However, many of these families also care for their own children while juggling careers and other responsibilities.
By 2020, 54 million people in the U.S. will be over the age of 65; by 2040, that number will top 82 million. We can see the growing demand for senior care is critical in our lives and so it will continue.
There are many concerns to consider when you are involved in hiring a nanny or other household employee, as well as many legalities to abide by to ensure equitable and fair employment opportunities. By taking the hiring process one step at a time, you can proceed with...
The IRS defines a household employer as any person who employs housekeepers, maids, gardeners, and others who work in and around an individual’s private residence. A nanny is an example of such an employee. In becoming a household employer, it is critical that you...
On August 21, 2015, the U.S. Court of Appeals ruled in favor of the Department of Labor (DOL) in allowing it to greatly narrow the home health care and companionship services exemption under the federal Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). The Home Care Final Rule was...
There are many issues that arise when it comes to senior care - one of the senior care tips to keep in mind regards estate planning. You’ve likely been repeatedly advised to ensure for your own estate planning, but as you take on caring for your elderly loved ones,...
If you find yourself in need of a senior caregiver to work in the home, the first project to tackle is writing a complete and well-developed senior care job description. Detail all that you need and expect the senior caregiver to do. Be specific. Determine with your...
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