Long-distance caregiving
If you live an hour or more away from a person who needs care, you are a long-distance caregiver. This kind of care can take many forms—from helping with money management and arranging for in-home care to providing respite care for a primary caregiver and planning for emergencies.
Related topics: Advance care planning, Alzheimer’s caregiving, Caregiving, Long-term care
Six Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
View an infographic on ways to help make long-distance caregiving more manageable.
Eight Tips for Long-Distance Caregiving
Long-distance caregiving — taking care of an older friend or relative who lives far away — can be challenging. Learn how to be an effective caregiver.
Getting Started with Long-Distance Caregiving
Anyone, anywhere, can be a long-distance caregiver. Even from afar, you can provide support with paperwork, medical communications, and more.
