Caring From a Distance
A long-distance caregiver is defined as someone who lives an hour or more away from the person who needs care.
The National Institute on Aging estimates there are nearly 7 million long-distance caregivers in the United States.
Long-distance caregivers rely on technology to help them perform caregiving duties like medication management, learning more about treatment plans, searching for services, and ultimately, to gain more control of their loved one’s safety.
Kathy Kelly, executive director of the Family Caregiver Alliance explains, “Technology can help a caregiver stay in closer touch with their relative and gain a greater sense of control over the same situation.”
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