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Tax Tips for Caregivers

Caring for a loved one could make you eligible for deductions and tax credits

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Don’t Forget Self-Care While Caring for a Loved One

AARP’s Mental Health Center can help

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Get, Give Help With AARP Community Connections Tool

Linking volunteers with people in need

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COVID-19 Spotlights Need to Expand Family Leave Policies

Changes may determine if many women stay at work

Care at Home More news and advice on COVID-19

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The Collective Exhale as the Coronavirus Vaccine Roles Out

Caregivers breathe a big sigh of relief

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Caregiving Lessons From the Pandemic

It's put a spotlight on new challenges

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What Caregivers Need to Know About Medical Marijuana

Rules, restrictions and guidance

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What to Know When Taking Someone to the Doctor

Be aware of new policies and procedures

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Respite Program Offers Free Help to Military Caregivers

AARP, Elizabeth Dole Foundation team up

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Teens Reach Out to Isolated Older Americans

Virtual programs are lifting spirits during coronavirus

Care at a Skilled Facility More News About Nursing Homes

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6 Shocking Stats After a Year of COVID-19

More than 170,000 deaths tied to long-term care

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COVID Cases, Deaths Drop Dramatically in Nursing Homes

Vaccines and herd immunity are delivering relief

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Facilities With More Minorities Had Triple the COVID Deaths

Outcome stems from historic disparities in the homes

Coping

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16 Ideas for Recharging Your Caregiving Energy

A realistic guide to self-care during the pandemic

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The Emotional Challenges of End-of-Life Caregivers

Take time together to reminisce and reflect

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How Women Caregivers Can Thrive at Work During COVID

Leaving the workforce isn't your only option

CAREGIVER RESOURCE CENTER

Helping you navigate your role as a family caregiver

Video Spotlight

Why COVID-19 Killed So Many People in Nursing Homes

In one year since the first case of COVID-19 in a U.S. nursing home, more than 170,000 people

Caring for Someone With Coronavirus

How you can help care for a loved one with a doctor’s approval for home recovery

Planning Your Advance Health Care Directives

Amanda Singleton offers advice on preparing your advance health care directives during the pandemic

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