Summary: In this video "What Can Be Done From Far Away," Mary Alexander from Home Instead Senior Care explains what can be done when you don't live near your senior loved one. Long-distance caregivers fill many roles — providing emotional support and occasional respite; arranging for professional caregivers; hiring home health and nursing aides, or locating assisted living and nursing home care. Some long-distance caregivers help a parent pay for care, while others step in to manage finances. But regardless of your role, Mary suggests you start by getting organized, and she spells out some easy steps for doing just that.
