Tips for the Long-Distance Caregiver

A long-distance caregiver is someone who lives at least one hour away from a loved one. You may be the primary care coordinator, but unable to assist with the day-to-day tasks of caregiving due to distance. This doesn’t diminish your role, which is just as important as any other caregiver’s. Here’s what you can do to proactively help your loved one from a distance. 

How to Plan Your Loved One’s Care From a Distance

There are several roles you can fulfill as a caregiver, even if you don’t live nearby. Some of your tasks may involve care coordination, while others involve research, non-medical management, or even just emotional support. A long-distance caregiver can:
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What to Expect When Your Loved One is Recovering from a Stroke

When your loved one has a stroke, your first thought is often about their immediate medical need. Emergency care is essential. Thankfully, nearly 85% of all stroke patients recover. Their recovery, however, is varied: around 10% of patients require specialized nursing care, while others fluctuate from needing some additional help to a full recovery. Additionally, recovery can take weeks or it may take years, with little ability to predict how things will go. With over 4 million Americans living with the aftermath of stroke, it is the leading cause of disability in adults.

Since so much uncertainty surrounds stroke recovery, everyone’s rehabilitation journey is different. Still, here are a few things you may encounter while a loved one is recovering from a stroke.
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