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National Institute on Aging. So Far Away: Twenty Questions for Long-Distance Caregivers. 48 pages.
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Caregiving can be difficult in any situation, but it is especially difficult if you don't live near your loved one. According to the National Institute on Aging (NIA), approximately 7 million adults provide caregiving for loved ones who live an hour or more away. Long-distance caregivers have to deal with many of the same issues as caregivers who live nearby, with the added difficulty of doing everything over the phone and on occasional visits.
To help long-distance caregivers, the NIA has written a booklet answering many common questions. Some tips from the book include:
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