Join Us in Supporting the Credit for Caring Act!

Dear Representative McCormick,
As a constituent in Georgia's 7th Congressional District, I want to bring awareness to [H.R. 2036/S. 925]–The Credit for Caring Act. This legislation is aimed at helping caregivers across the country. In 2023, 374,000 Alzheimer’s caregivers provided 755 million hours of unpaid care, valued at nearly $11.4 billion. In 2021, dementia caregivers bore, on average, $12,388 in out-of-pocket costs on behalf of the person living with dementia. Of the total lifetime cost of caring for someone with dementia, 70% is borne by the families.

As a former caregiver, I understand firsthand the personal and financial impact of the disease. My mother, Deb DeCook, struggled for years with the disease, and the implications were astounding.

Thankfully, Representative McCormick can stand up for dementia caregivers in Georgia and nationwide by supporting the Credit for Caring Act. The Credit for Caring Act [H.R. 2036/S. 925] will create a new, non-refundable federal tax credit of up to $5,000 for eligible family caregivers. H.R. 2036/S. 925 offsets some caregiving expenses, such as home care aides, adult day services, home modifications, respite care, or other supports that help them and their loved ones.

Please join me and the Alzheimer’s Association in encouraging Representative McCormick to support the bipartisan Credit for Caring Act.

Jamie Saunders
Alpharetta, GA