Sisters Shelia Miller, Debbie Taylor and Daphne Taylor of the Washington, D.C., area care for their mother, Ernestine Taylor.
Managing health-related and long-term care expenses is also a challenge.
Still experts say taking these five steps can help prevent burnout and financial stress for many family caregivers.
You may also qualify for a dependent care tax credit for a percentage of up to $3,000 in qualified care expenses for one person or $6,000 for two people.
Find support from a group or care specialistEmotional stress and burnout can add to the financial strain of caregiving.
Persons:
Daphne Taylor, Debbie Taylor, Shelia Miller, Miller, Daphne, Ernestine Taylor, Debbie, There's, Barry Glassman, Glassman, there's, —, Anne Sansevero, they've, Sansevero
Organizations:
AARP, D.C, Finance, CNBC FA, Wealth, Medicaid, American Council, U.S . Department of Veteran Affairs, Resource Center, Caregiving, Life Care, Istock, Getty
Locations:
Alexandria , Virginia, Washington ,, Washington, Vienna , Virginia, North Bethesda , Maryland, U.S, medicaidplanningassistance.org