Fwd: How can you care for mom and dad from far away?

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From: National Institute on Aging <noreply@updates.nia.nih.gov>
Date: Mon, Jul 7, 2014 at 11:06 AM
Subject: How can you care for mom and dad from far away?
To: iammejtm@gmail.com

Long-distance caregivers can be helpful no matter how great the distance. Here are some good ideas to keep in mind:  Learn as much as you can about any treatments and resources. Aim to set realistic goals and priorities for your visits. When you visit, try to spend time actually visiting. Stay in touch with family and caregivers who are on the scene. You can be helpful wherever you are and the National Institute on Aging at NIH has a resource to help: So Far Away: Twenty Questions and Answers About Long-Distance Caregiving. This booklet, organized in a question-and-answer format, addresses many commonly asked questions and offers ideas, suggestions, and observations from people with knowledge or experience in long-distance caregiving. Order FREE copies of this booklet by visiting our website or call our information center at 1-800-222-2225. Don't forget to share this resource with others on social media like Facebook and Twitter using the hashtag #AgingSoFarAway.   STAY CONNECTED          SUBSCRIBER SERVICES Manage Subscriptions | Unsubscribe All | Subscription Help | Contact Us This email was sent to iammejtm@gmail.com using GovDelivery, on behalf of: National Institute on Aging · 31 Center Drive, MSC 2292 · Bethesda, MD · 20892 · 800-222-2225

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Jeremy Tobias Matthews