Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers EP 95 - Tax Deductions and Credits for Caregivers

Gut Punched: Alzheimer’s and Caregivers EP 95 - Tax Deductions and Credits for Caregivers

March 16, 2026 · 24 min · Season 1 · Episode 95

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In this episode, Jeff Edwards discusses tax deductions and credits for caregivers, providing financial insights and emotional support.

Caregiving is many things: rewarding, exhausting, emotional, and often expensive. In Episode 95 of GutPunched, host Jeff Edwards tackles a topic many caregivers overlook but that they absolutely need to understand: tax deductions and tax credits that may help them financially. With tax season approaching faster than most of us would like, Jeff discusses several potential tax benefits caregivers may qualify for, along with common myths and facts that often confuse families caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. Of course, no episode of GutPunched would be complete without the humor and honesty caregivers rely on to survive the journey. Jeff reflects on Florida weather, the realities of caregiver life (like hoping for a full night of sleep and a cup of coffee that stays hot), and the importance of attending caregiver support groups, whether in person or on Zoom. The episode also includes another segment of “What’s New in Alzheimer’s?” featuring Dr. John Huffaker, in which a listener's question is addressed, and new developments in Alzheimer’s care and research are discussed. Jeff also reminds listeners of the Five…

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