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Leave a Nursing Home

When to Leave a Nursing Home and Move Back Home

To leave a nursing home and return home is a goal for many residents and their families, but it requires careful consideration. While returning home is a good move for some, it won’t work for everyone. A nursing home stay does not have to be permanent. Many residents enter a facility temporarily to recover from…

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nursing home reform

Biden Proposes Major Nursing Home Reform

The Biden administration has announced far-reaching nursing home reforms, targeting staffing and accountability at facilities with deficient care. Advocates are calling the proposals, which include the first-ever federal minimum staffing levels, the most significant reforms in decades. Why Is Nursing Home Reform Necessary? Nursing homes have been plagued by chronic understaffing and high turnover rates…

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earned income tax credit for elderly

Earned Income Tax Credit Now Available to Seniors Without Dependents

Working seniors without dependents may qualify for the earned income tax credit when they file their 2021 tax returns. The tax credit assists those with low incomes but was previously primarily available to people with young children. How Will The Earned Income Tax Credit Benefit Seniors? If you file taxes and your earned income is…

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