10 Ways Families Stay Connected When Caring for an Aging Parent

Whether you prefer the pen or phone, learn how you can harness the tools at your fingertips to keep your family connected to an aging parent.

Source: 10 Ways Families Stay Connected When Caring for an Aging Parent

Posted On 23 Aug 2017 . By : Sarah Stevenson

As many as 15% of caregivers must travel an hour or more when caring for an aging parent with dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association’s latest Facts and Figures report. Long-distance caregiving can lead to difficulties with communication, coordinating care and handling expenses, not to mention the emotional burden of caring for someone who lives far away. As a result, caregivers have had to come up with creative ways of addressing the problem of staying connected with their loved ones and coordinating with other family members.