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Look for changes in behaviour that show neglect or difficulty completing basic tasks. Below are some warning signs, which may suggest that an elder needs professional care: Problems completing tasks involved in day-to-day living such as…
Read article How can you tell that it may no longer be appropriate for an older person to live at home?↗Defining the right time is difficult. The answer depends on each person’s unique needs and circumstances. Remember to always talk to the person’s doctor to determine when or if nursing home placement is appropriate. Here are some…
Read article How do I know when it is the right time for someone to be admitted to a nursing home?↗Perhaps, depending on whether you qualify for the Disability Tax Credit. If you qualify for the Disability Tax Credit, these fees may be deducted as Attendant Care Expenses or Medical Expenses Tax Credit. Your Personal Support Worker has…
Read article Can I deduct fees paid for a personal support worker?↗The Caregiver Tax Credit is available to your daughter if she (alone or jointly) provided home care for you, provided you are 65 or older. If your daughter doesn’t live with you, she may be able to deduct the expenses as Medical Expenses…
Read article If my daughter paid for my medical expenses, can she deduct these for her tax return?↗Update from Elder Caring, October 2026: This article dates from 2009. In 2017 the Canada Caregiver Credit replaced the caregiver amount described below, and the income limits and tax-return line numbers have changed since. The disability ta
Read article Disability Tax Credit (DTC), Caregiver Tax Credit (CTC), Do I Qualify?↗