Long-distance Caregiving
Long-distance Caregiving Articles
6 Tips for Long-Distance Caregivers
Caring for a senior who lives far away presents many unique challenges. Use these six pointers to stay organized and informed while caregiving from a distance.
4 CommentsShould You Convince Your Aging Parents to Move Closer to You?
The growing trend of seniors moving closer to family seems like a viable solution to the challenges of long-distance caregiving, but there are drawbacks involved. How do you know if you are making the right decision?
37 CommentsSigns of Elder Abuse All Caregivers Should Know and Look For
Both local and long-distance caregivers should learn the overt and subtle signs of mistreatment of the elderly and check for them regularly—ideally in person.
2 CommentsLong-Distance Caregiving: Planning for Your Parents' Future
One of the biggest challenges for long-distance caregivers is helping aging parents plan for their future health care preferences. Making advance care plans is a key step for your parent to take to be sure that their health care preferences are known.
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Long-distance Caregiving Questions
Need advice about LTC insurance and what options there are for care at home.
4 AnswersSatchimosMom Replied Oct 2, 2023Since last post dad has gone way downhill, need help getting him to another state.
4 AnswersBuffalogal Replied Sep 30, 202395-yr-old MIL (I updated my about me): How do I know if this is right for me?
12 AnswersMattyWelch Replied Sep 26, 2023Out of state dad moved into independent living 3 days ago and needs assistance.
7 AnswersBuffalogal Answered Sep 24, 2023
Long-distance Caregiving Discussions
For all of you who use your car to privately scream, sing, cry, let it out; here’s a fun story for you.
18 CommentsMargaretMcKen Commented Sep 20, 2023My dad needs someone to live/care for him. Can we do an option where we "exchange for room & board?" We just can't afford agencies.
5 CommentsMidkid58 Commented Jun 10, 2023Long distance dad has nosedived. He is his own worst enemy. Any advice coming up with a plan? I need help stat before I leave town to head home.
21 CommentsJoAnn29 Commented Jun 8, 2023The Aftermath: How do I repair a fractured relationship?
7 Commentsnotsothrilled Commented Jun 3, 2023
Long-distance Caregiving Related Topics
- Alzheimer's & Dementia
- Burnout
- Cognitive Decline
- Memory Loss
- Aging in Place
- Cancer
- Dementia Behaviors
- Area Agency on Aging
- Signs of Dementia
- Mild Dementia
- Caregiving
- Severe Dementia
- Violent Behavior
- Moderate Dementia
- Dementia Wandering
- Early Onset Alzheimer's
- Sundowner's Syndrome
- Chemotherapy
- Lewy Body Dementia
- Home Modification