Long-distance Care Giving
Your Mom has taken a fall a couple of times, or dad frequently forgets to take his medications. You wish you could be there to help but you’re living in another town or across the country with other responsibilities. Now, you don’t have to be out of the care giving loop.
Care giving plays an essential and complimentary role for aging in place. We know nothing can ever replace being there, but with technology, care giving can now be delivered from a distance in new and innovative ways.
CaringBridge: Connecting Family and Friends When Health Matters Most
Visit a CaringBridge site on-the-go using the CaringBridge iPhone app or mobile website (m.caringbridge.org). Learn More about this and other new features that make it easier to stay connected and show your support. This is technology employed in the most humane application for caring.
Resources:
Top 10 Resources for Caregivers: The Far Side of Aging by Jane Gross
Alzheimer’s Care:
Mayo Clinic Alzheimer’s Care: Simple Tips for Daily Tasks
Support for Alzheimer’s and Dementia Caregivers
More Care Giving:
Gail Sheehy Advocate for CareGivers
Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving
The Unprepared Caregiver: