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Caring Workplace Monthly Newsletter: September 2005
Long Distance Caregiving
Brought to you by the Caring Workplace
Caring for a Loved
One Who Lives Far Away
Caring for a loved one who lives far away can be emotionally
and financially exhausting. Concerns about your loved one’s safety,
nutrition, health and care may seem overwhelming. You may also feel
guilty and anxious because you cannot be there every day to see how the
person is doing. This page offers advice on coping with long-distance
caregiving.
Determine what services are needed
If the loved one lives alone, it is important to monitor his or
her ability to manage various daily tasks. Are you able to answer
questions such as: what is the condition of the living environment,
are bills being paid, are they eating regular meals, are they safely
driving, are they maintaining personal care routines such as
grooming? If not, it is important to consult the person’s doctor,
neighbors, family members and friends which can be good sources of
information.
Turn to Others for Help
Establishing an informal support system can help ensure the
person’s safety and give you peace of mind.
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Family members and friends can
provide companionship. Ask them to visit once a week or so,
depending on how far away they live.
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Neighbors can check regularly on
your loved one. Ask if they will remain alert to anything
unusual such as the smell of smoke or the sound of an alarm
coming from your relative’s home.
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Community organizations, such as
churches, synagogues, neighborhood groups and volunteer
organizations, often provide companion services
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Make the most of visits - Few
long-distance caregivers are able to spend as much time with
their loved one as they would like. The key is to make periodic
visits and use your time effectively.
Resolving Family Conflicts
Caregiving issues can often ignite or magnify family conflicts,
especially when people cope differently with caregiving
responsibilities. Family members may deny what is happening, resent
you for living far away or believe you are not helping enough. There
may also be disagreement about financial and care decisions. To
minimize conflicts, try to acknowledge these feelings and work
through them.
For more information regarding your
Caregiving needs contact, your ElderCare Specialist at 314-802-5106 and
visit us at www.caringworkplace.com
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