Disability Tax Credit for Alzheimer’s Disease: Financial Relief for Seniors and Adults in Canada

Living with Alzheimer’s Disease affects more than memory it reshapes daily routines, safety, and independence. From confusion about familiar places to difficulty managing finances or medication, many Canadians face growing challenges as the condition progresses.

At Count Smart, we help seniors and adults with Alzheimer’s Disease access the Disability Tax Credit (DTC). Our goal is to simplify the process, ensuring your application accurately shows how cognitive decline affects your daily life so you can receive the tax savings you’re entitled to.

Yes. The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) recognizes Alzheimer’s as a potentially eligible condition when it causes prolonged and significant restrictions in mental functions necessary for everyday life.

You may qualify if you experience:

• Memory loss that affects safety, decision-making, or personal management
• Difficulty communicating or understanding instructions
• Challenges with managing finances
• Confusion, disorientation, or wandering requiring supervision
• Dependence on caregivers for daily living or medication management

The CRA looks beyond diagnosis, it evaluates how the disease limits your ability to live independently. Even if supported by medication or family care, you may qualify if help or supervision is required daily.

For seniors, Alzheimer’s can mean losing the ability to manage personal care or live alone safely. For younger adults diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s, it may interfere with employment, relationships, and long-term financial planning.

The Disability Tax Credit provides financial relief to help offset the cost of memory care, in-home support, safety modifications, and respite services. Retroactive refunds can also help recover funds spent on caregiving over previous years.

At Count Smart, we ensure your application clearly outlines how Alzheimer’s affects both cognitive and physical independence, improving your chances of CRA approval.

The CRA requires a complete record of how Alzheimer’s limits cognitive function, not just a diagnosis. The right documentation provides clear evidence of daily restrictions and duration.

You’ll need:

• A Form T2201 completed by a licensed medical practitioner (neurologist, geriatric specialist, or family doctor)

Count Smart coordinates with your healthcare provider to ensure the medical portion of your claim reflects your true needs. We handle the non-medical sections of your application and prepare a CRA-ready package.

Approved DTC applicants may be eligible for:

• Up to $1,958 to $3,169 per year in non-refundable tax credits, depending on province and tax return
• Retroactive refunds for up to 10 years, if you were previously eligible but not approved
• The ability to transfer unused credits to a spouse, caregiver, or family member who provides support

These credits can reduce annual expenses related to in-home care, memory therapy, or facility costs offering both financial relief and peace of mind.

Call us today to find out if you or your loved one qualifies.

Applying for the DTC while managing Alzheimer’s care can be challenging. Count Smart provides step-by-step guidance so families can focus on care rather than paperwork.

1. Free Eligibility Review – We assess your situation and explain CRA’s requirements for Alzheimer’s claims.
2. Medical Coordination – We collaborate with your doctor to ensure cognitive impacts are clearly documented.
3. Document Preparation – We compile and review the non-medical materials for a clear and compliant submission.
4. Ongoing Support – We monitor your file, manage CRA communication, and assist with appeals if required.

To learn more about how we streamline the process, visit our How It Works page.

At Count Smart, we believe that every Canadian living with Alzheimer’s deserves both compassion and financial relief. Our dedicated team works closely with families to ensure every detail of the application is accurate, compliant, and complete.

Book your free consultation today and let Count Smart help you access the Disability Tax Credit for Alzheimer’s Disease.