How to Provide Alzheimer’s Support From a Distance
Apr 28th, 2008 by Jeannie
10 Ideas on Caring — when you’re not the primary caregiver
At Pathways for Aging we hear from out-of-town caregivers, who need someone nearby who can be their eye and ears, help prevent crises, and advocate for their loved one, but that doesn’t mean the long-distance caregiver no longer wants to be involved. Especially when a caregiver is not involved in the day-to-day care, they aren’t always sure of what their role should be. I found these great tips on Caring.com website, and thought I would share an excerpt of the article by, Paula Spencer, Senior Editor.
“Whether you live across the country or across town, if you’re not the one primarily responsible for the care of a parent with Alzheimer’s or some other form of dementia, it’s easy to feel helpless or be unsure how to help. Here are some productive ideas:
- - Lend a supportive ear
- - Connect with your parent
- - Make visits productive”
You can read the full article @ http://www.caring.com/articles/alzheimers-support-from-a-distance#lend-a-supportive-ear
