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November is both National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month.

During the month, please join Sharon, Al, and all of us at CzepigaDalyPope in celebrating the valuable role that family caregivers play and also help raise awareness for Alzheimer’s disease.

Ever wonder how you would know if a loved one is showing signs of Alzheimer’s Disease? Here’s a quick article to help you recognize some of the warning signs.

There are a few great transition events this fall that shouldn’t be missed....

On November 7th ASRC will hold its annual transition resource fair at the Oakdale Theater in Wallingford between 9:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m.

And on November 18th the Gengras Center (on the campus of University of St. Joseph in West Hartford) will host its transition resource fair between 5:00 and 7:00 p.m.

We'll have a table at both of these events, so if you attend one, please be sure to stop by and say hello!

We hope your enjoy the articles in this month’s newsletter.

Regards,

CzepigaDalyPope
Tax Deductions and Credits for People with Disabilities and Their Families

If you or your spouse have a disability, or if you care for a dependent with a disability, you may be able to qualify for one or more tax credits and deductions.

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Senate Passes Special Needs Trust Fairness Act; Focus Shifts to House

The Senate has unanimously approved the Special Needs Trust Fairness Act, a bill that would allow people with disabilities to create their own first-party special needs trusts without having to rely on others.

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Transferring Assets Could Create a Long Waiting Period When It Comes Time to Apply for SSI

In most cases, transferring resources out of a Supplemental Security Income (SSI) applicant's name will result in the imposition of a penalty period. Here is how the transfer penalty works.

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Parents giving gifts to children will sometimes provide nothing to the child with special needs while giving substantial amounts to the child’s siblings. This planning strategy can lead to trouble, as a recent Wisconsin case highlights.

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