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    According to AARP, it costs caregivers an average of $7,000 per year to cover expenses for aging loved ones. However, the federal government offers a few ways to reduce the impact of these costs through tax incentives. Additions to Child Tax Credit In the United States, the laws around the child tax credit have been

  • Why You Should Consider Non-Relatives for Caregiving Support

    A 2015 report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and AARP revealed 15% of seniors receive care from non-relatives. Ten percent get help from friends, 3% from neighbors and 2% from others outside their families. Why are these individuals stepping into caregiver roles instead of family? It’s not uncommon for family members to live too