I am the health and financial DPOA for my brother, who lives in a RCFE in CA. I live in MA. His dementia is worsening; he no longer reads email or texts or checks voicemail, and often lets his phone go uncharged. I have found a Geriatric Care Manager who lives locally and her help has been essential. She is there with him for doctor visits (in person or video), for instance, and makes sure important health concerns get discussed.
This is my first year helping with his taxes and I am gathering all the info his CPA needs. He has a lot of medical expenses I am compiling for itemized deductions. Could the cost of the Care Manager be one of them?