We took a difficult call recently from an adult daughter of an elderly couple who employed two senior caregivers. The Smiths live in New York
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We took a difficult call recently from an adult daughter of an elderly couple who employed two senior caregivers. The Smiths live in New York
Topics: eldercare, aging parents, senior care, payroll tax enforcement, nanny background screening
Navigating the roadmap of senior home care can be challenging, and the everchanging laws make it even more overwhelming. We are receiving an increasing number of emails regarding the so-called "Nanny Tax," and other concerns surrounding private household employment of senior home caregivers. In response to these questions, we decided to address the top three Elder Care FAQ’s
Topics: elder care, eldercare, household employee, nanny tax, Hiring Elder care, senior home care
Usually around this time of year we start getting worried phone calls from families confused by the household employee taxes or the "nanny taxes." We pulled together some more of the frequently asked questions our tax experts are getting in time for April 15th.
Topics: elder care, eldercare, household employee taxes, senior care, 1099 v w-2, senior home-care workers
Let’s face it: sitting your aging parents down to talk about their finances is about as comfortable as talking to them about sex (eons ago, they probably felt the same way you do right now!) But just as it was back then, the conversation- though difficult- is imperative to your future decision making.
Topics: elder care, aging in place, eldercare, senior care, hiring care for seniors, senior home care
In an inspiring and forward-thinking section of the New York Times on innovations in retirement, an article on innovative solutions to senior living offered news on several fronts. While most readers will be familiar with the existing alternatives such as in-home senior care, assisted living and independent senior living options, the article features new ideas that will certainly gain more traction as the baby boomer population ages. Often referred to as "aging in place," here are some examples highlighted in the article:
Topics: elder care, aging in place, eldercare, household employee taxes, nanny background screening
Inclement weather, train derailments, flight delays- these are all potential situations that could keep a person from their child or elderly relative. But other emergency situations exist- your charge could develop a high fever, knock a pot of boiling water from the stove, develop an allergic reaction that prevents them from breathing - that requires a nanny or senior caregiver to react quickly and make the right choice in getting medical attention.
Topics: senior caregivers, eldercare, nanny, nannies, emergency plans