Supporting a local caregiver from far away

Caring for an older family member is a big responsibility that often requires teamwork. If you don’t live close to the person needing care, be creative about how you provide support. Long-distance caregivers may take on different roles ranging from providing emotional support and occasional respite to the primary caregiver to helping with finances or paying bills online. Here are a few tips for long-distance caregivers: Be sure to ask the primary caregiver(s) how you can be most helpful. Make a list of all of the caregiving responsibilities and identify who will be responsible for each. Before deciding on caregiver responsibilities, reflect on your strengths and limitations. Think about your schedule and how it might be adapted to give the primary caregiver a break. Consider taking caregiver training. Gather a list of resources in the care recipient’s neighborhood. Visit our website for more information about long-distance caregiving and sharing caregiving responsibilities. Share this information on social media: Are you a long-distance caregiver? Find out how you can support your loved ones from afar: https://bit.ly/2jt0668 #caregiving #aging.