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Comment by OutofAnswers Aug 23, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 2 Comments

My parents live in Florida while my sibling and I live in Maryland. Both parents are 90 and dad just had a double amputation of his legs.
Comment by Support Aug 4, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 2 Comments

I will need health aide for July 16 + 17 while I attend a disability event in Clayton, NY
Comment by ibarro Jun 28, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

My father has dementia and lives in another province. I seem to have lost interest on his well-being for one reason or another.
Comment by ibarro Jun 28, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

To many miles apart
Comment by spanky6693 May 27, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

Long distance major caregiver
Comment by OutofAnswers Aug 23, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 2 Comments

My parents live in Florida while my sibling and I live in Maryland. Both parents are 90 and dad just had a double amputation of his legs.
Comment by Support Aug 4, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 2 Comments

I will need health aide for July 16 + 17 while I attend a disability event in Clayton, NY
Comment by ibarro Jun 28, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

My father has dementia and lives in another province. I seem to have lost interest on his well-being for one reason or another.
Comment by ibarro Jun 28, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

To many miles apart
Comment by spanky6693 May 27, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

I need to arrange geriatric care managment for my father ASAP. He lives in Oak Park Arms assisted living, 60302, in Oak Park.
Comment by angiev May 13, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 2 Comments

We have been taking care of my mother since last October.
Comment by Lilliput Feb 18, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

Everyone hates abusive alcoholic dad. Need to find assistance.
Comment by concernedniece Jan 16, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 9 Comments

Husband trying to care for his parents from a distance
Comment by patrica61 Dec 19, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 2 Comments

Alcoholic Aging Sister on West Coast, I'm on East Coast
Comment by MindingOurElders Dec 5, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

Missing my husband
Comment by 1913 Nov 24, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 3 Comments

I Know the Feeling!
Comment by SecretSister Nov 18, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 3 Comments

My Parents live in Jersey I live in Illonois .. no family left in jersey. Dad is bed ridden Mom is having trouble taking care of him.
Comment by MindingOurElders Oct 20, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

Needing to move away from parents
Comment by MindingOurElders Oct 12, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 19 Comments

Newbie Needs a Hug
Comment by SecretSister Oct 5, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Comment

How does mom hire me as a caregiver so I can legally tend to her on weekends with a restricted drivers licence
Created by betsyteeter Sep 21, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving

appropriate role for sibling who lives far away from aging parent
Comment by t Aug 28, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 3 Comments

Joint Primary Care Givers
Comment by iluvwyn Aug 15, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 6 Comments

No mulligans. No do-overs.
Created by monday Aug 15, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving

My mother really needs to move to assised living but is resistant. She has some mild dementia/short term memory loss. How do I persuade her
Comment by SecretSister Jul 23, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 4 Comments

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I live out of state and my brother lives 2-hours-away from my mother. She needs help, but refuses care. What should I do?
Asked by cflanagan Jul 19, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

How do I access list of caregivers in the Eureka area?
Asked by paulastrating Jun 17, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

How can I find a gerontologist for my aging parents near Syracuse, NY?
Asked by luxsea Apr 30, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

My in law's live about 35 miles away from us and my mother-in-law is in the first stages of dementia. How can I better help her and what do I need to pay attention to?
Asked by lynaesims Mar 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

I live out of state and my brother lives 2-hours-away from my mother. She needs help, but refuses care. What should I do?
Asked by cflanagan Jul 19, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

How do I access list of caregivers in the Eureka area?
Asked by paulastrating Jun 17, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

How can I find a gerontologist for my aging parents near Syracuse, NY?
Asked by luxsea Apr 30, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

My in law's live about 35 miles away from us and my mother-in-law is in the first stages of dementia. How can I better help her and what do I need to pay attention to?
Asked by lynaesims Mar 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving

 

My father is dealing with depression and has given up since his cancer. How can I help him from far away?
Answered by maraljake Aug 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 7 Answers

Mom is 63 with no insurance and escalating behavioral and mood problems. How do I get her to a Psychiatrist to be diagnosed?
Answered by MindingOurElders Aug 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Answer

My alcoholic mother lives with my sister who uses and deals drugs and is mom's Power of Attorney. When I call to check on my mom she gets angry and seems incoherent. I just want to make sure she isn't dying. What can I do?
Answered by Jaye Aug 19, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 9 Answers

What do you think of sending photos/video of deeply changed Loved One to distanced siblings. Words can't convey, but are pix disrespectful?
Answered by IsabelCares Jul 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Answer

I've been caring for my parents since I was 9, and I'm now 45 and engaged. I can't bear to stop caring for them, but they are nearing the point of needing a nursing home and I'm so torn. Is it wrong to want to pursue my life with someone?
Answered by rip Jul 20, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 48 Answers

My father is dealing with depression and has given up since his cancer. How can I help him from far away?
Answered by maraljake Aug 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 7 Answers

Mom is 63 with no insurance and escalating behavioral and mood problems. How do I get her to a Psychiatrist to be diagnosed?
Answered by MindingOurElders Aug 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Answer

My alcoholic mother lives with my sister who uses and deals drugs and is mom's Power of Attorney. When I call to check on my mom she gets angry and seems incoherent. I just want to make sure she isn't dying. What can I do?
Answered by Jaye Aug 19, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 9 Answers

What do you think of sending photos/video of deeply changed Loved One to distanced siblings. Words can't convey, but are pix disrespectful?
Answered by IsabelCares Jul 21, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Answer

I've been caring for my parents since I was 9, and I'm now 45 and engaged. I can't bear to stop caring for them, but they are nearing the point of needing a nursing home and I'm so torn. Is it wrong to want to pursue my life with someone?
Answered by rip Jul 20, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 48 Answers

Our dad either forgets, doesn't hear or understand most of what his doctor tells him. Is there any way to get a report from the doctor?
Answered by daughtershelp Jun 23, 2010 in Managing Medical Care, 4 Answers

I'm a single mom and only child. I live 6 hours away from my declining parents and we have no other relatives. Neither of us want to move. How should we handle this situation?
Answered by susanT8403 Jun 11, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 17 Answers

How do I get paid to check on my grandmother once a month and help with travel expenses?
Answered by ibarro Jun 8, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 1 Answer

My mom, hr needs to go to a nursing home soon & wants to be moved to my hometown against the wishes of her sisters, 2 hours away. Advice?
Answered by equanimity0606 Apr 11, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 5 Answers

My parents are in need of caregivers. My siblings don't want to help care for them, and I lived 40 miles away. What can I do?
Answered by RightatHome Apr 6, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 4 Answers

What is the line between independent and assisted living?
Answered by melmil Mar 29, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 6 Answers

My mom thinks I owe her because I am alive and was born...how true is this?
Answered by Crowemagnum Mar 20, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 38 Answers

What are the steps to legally hire a private caregiver for my mother?
Answered by pamela6148 Jan 18, 2010 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 5 Answers

Should I leave from Atlanta with my family to go to NY to take care of my grandma?
Answered by JBgirl Dec 8, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 3 Answers

I live so far away…How can I help them?
Answered by LoisW Oct 22, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 6 Answers

has anyone used chat to provide real-time senior care/consulting?
Answered by MindingOurElders Oct 13, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 3 Answers

What to do with a active grandma?
Answered by jackiescott0723 Oct 12, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 4 Answers

I'm falling apart - should I relocate? How can I get help?
Answered by williamskarleen Sep 15, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 9 Answers

How do I communicate with my mother who had a stroke and is unable to talk?
Answered by anonymous5546 Jun 25, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 4 Answers

Are there any good resources out there?
Answered by dsak Jun 17, 2009 in Long-Distance Caregiving, 3 Answers

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