They say there is no rest for the wicked. This can also be said of the incredibly good. Caregiver stress, a condition that the US Department of Health & Human Services describes as having “harmful health effects” affects men and women who provide care for others, including aging parents. (more…)
You might be a long-distance caregiver, but odds are your loved one has a primary caregiver, and if this person is a family member it can cause a bit of tension. (more…)
Technology makes communicating with your loved one as easy as the push of a button, which is a true blessing for long-distance caregivers. (more…)
Due to the distance, you might not be able to make it to every single doctor’s appointment. However, there are ways to stay updated on your loved one’s medical care that doesn’t necessitate a road trip. (more…)
One of the biggest pieces of long-distance caregiving is building a support network to be there for and help your loved one when you can’t. (more…)
Long-distance caregivers have the especially challenging task of ensuring their loved ones’ health and well-being even when they don’t see them in person each day. (more…)