Communicate Carefully

One of the hardest things about getting older, and seeing your parents or loved ones grow older too, is facing the difficult conversations about end-of-life care and arrangements. It’s natural to be reluctant to have these conversations. Talking about death makes it feel all too real. However, uncomfortable it may be though, avoiding the topic could cause much more grief and anxiety after someone passes than having the discussion now. Use these tips to bring up the topic in a sensitive way for a more relaxed, productive conversation. (more…)

Being a long-distance caregiver poses many challenges. You want to be close to keep an eye on your loved one, but that isn’t always possible. No matter how far away you are, there are ways you can help ensure that your loved one is well looked after. (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…)