Caregiving

The Credit for Caring Act, if enacted, would offer up to a $5,000 nonrefundable federal tax credit to help offset family caregiving-related expenses, such as home care aides, adult day services, home modifications and respite care.

As AARP heads into the state budget season, we have put in action a dynamic plan to gain support and momentum for our policy priorities.

We’re giving Congress 100+ reasons to prioritize a tax credit for family caregivers in the first 100 days of the new presidency. Add your reason to the list.

More than 1 in 5 Ohioans age 45 and over currently provide unpaid care to an adult relative or friend, according to a new AARP Vital Voices survey. The poll explores the perspectives of Ohio residents on issues such as health care, financial security, caregiving and livable communities. Its findings will help guide AARP Ohio’s work across the state.

State Director Jenny Carlson shares her caregiving journey, invites Ohio caregivers to share their stories, and explains how AARP Ohio is fighting for Ohio's 1.5 million family caregivers.

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier.

AARP Ohio released a statewide election survey that shows who leads in presidential and senate races in the state, as well as the top-of-mind issues for Ohio voters age 50-plus.

An AARP survey shows more than half of veterans are unaware of their housing benefits, and a quarter need financial help for home modifications. New AARP resources can connect Ohio's veterans to adapted housing grants from the VA.

When a Medicaid recipient dies, the Medicaid Estate Recovery Program attempts to recover from their estates what Medicaid paid for services provided. AARP Ohio hosts this virtual event to help you and your family better understand this program. Hear from an expert from Pro Seniors, Inc. of Cincinnati.

Follow our ongoing progress in advocating for better quality of care for Ohio’s nursing home residents.