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A Caregiver Agreement with Your Parent

11/20/2013

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Since November is National Caregiver Month - we're going to continue to write the next few blogs about caregiving. We struck a chord with many of you - and we find the topic timely, interesting and relevant.


Please read Amy Goyer's article in the November issue of AARP Bulletin. (If you don't have the Bulletin, here is the link.) In it, she discusses the difficulty of her full-time "paid" job, and balancing that with her full-time caregiving job. 
While Amy's paid job may be a bit more flexible than a typical 9-5 regiment, her issues are identical to every caregiver. One of the most important things she brings up is getting paid for the work that you do.
If you are a caregiver for a family member, here are Amy's highlights:
  • Create a caregiver agreement
  • Pay your taxes and Social Security
  • Have loved ones count your payment as a medical expense for tax purposes
  • Be professional

Here in Nevada, there is financial assistance available for caregivers, please follow this link for the Nevada's Care Connection. 

(Amy Goyer lost her mother (pictured with Amy above on the cover of the AARP Bulletin) shortly after the Bulletin went to press. Our condolences go out to Amy and her father.)

Stay healthy!

Debbie Carroll
The Senior Sage

7 Comments
Sarah Johnson
11/25/2013 01:50:33 am

Thank you for sharing this article. As the primary live~in caregiver for my grandfather, while working with my mom, we care for my grandfather and for my uncle with Down Syndrome. Since I am also working a full~time 9a~5p job in another town, I enjoyed reading it. I love my grandfather and my uncle dearly, and it's refreshing to read about other caregivers.

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Debbie Carroll link
11/25/2013 08:50:58 am

It is my pleasure to share the article with you. It's always good to hear others perspectives isn't it?!

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Char Michel
11/25/2013 04:59:41 am

Is there a caregiver agreement for the State Of Illinois?

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Debbie Carroll link
11/25/2013 09:27:17 am

Char, here's another link for you.

http://respectcaregivers.org/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/EmployerResourceGuide_FINAL.pdf

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Debbie Carroll link
11/25/2013 08:48:04 am

Char, here's some information I found that may be helpful for you as they may know about a caregiver agreement in Illinois. http://www.state.il.us/aging/1caregivers/caregivers-main.htm

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Bert Simonis link
11/25/2013 12:57:00 pm

Not until I read your blog did I realize that I was a caregiver...

Your fan

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Debbie Carroll link
11/25/2013 10:19:40 pm

I'm so glad we have been able to support you with information. Please remember to take care of yourself too!

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