You might feel a bit powerless as a long-distance caregiver because so much is out of your hands. But there are some things that you can do to make caregiving easier and more effective, even from far away.
Home Care Services in Montclair CA: Long Distance Caregiving
Reach out to Local Family Members
It’s possible that you and your senior have extended family members who live near her. They may not be able to be her primary caregiver and this might not be something that your senior wants, either. But they can definitely stop in and visit your senior or keep an eye on certain situations for you and for her. They may be able to do different things at different times, so be sure to check in with them later if they aren’t able to help right now.
Determine What Local Agencies Can Do
So many local agencies can do so much for senior family members, but it’s not always obvious to most people which agencies to reach out to and what they can do. You might find yourself doing a good bit of legwork to get to the bottom of that dilemma. Contact your senior’s doctor as well as your local Council on Aging to see which agencies to reach out to and what they might be able to do for your elderly family member.
Hire Elder Care Providers
Elder care providers give you a dedicated source of information about what exactly is going on with your aging adult. They can handle all sorts of household tasks, personal tasks, and even just offering companionship for your elderly family member. Because they’ve done this before, they know what you need to know and what might be a sign that something else is going on. They can help you to spot potential issues well before there is a problem.
Establish a Communication Schedule
Regular communication with your elderly family member can help you to avoid all sorts of difficulties. Set up a day and a time that works best for both you and your elderly family member to talk on the phone or to video chat with each other. When you’re talking with your elderly family member regularly, it’s easier for you to spot things that just look or sound off a bit and that can help you to solve problems more quickly.
Anticipating your senior’s needs isn’t always easy to do as a long-distance caregiver. Remember that you don’t have to be perfect to be effective for your elderly family member. Do the best you can with all of the resources that you have.
If you or an aging loved-one are considering Home Care Services in Montclair, CA, contact the caring staff at No Place Like Home Homecare today at 951-382-5266.
About Kristi Duran
Kristi Duran is the owner of No Place Like Home Homecare. Kristi started NPLH because of her absolute love for seniors. She was raised by her grandparents from the day she was born. Kristi has a special connection to seniors and understands their wishes and needs to stay independent.
Kristi has worked in the medical field for years and has seen first-hand how aging seniors want nothing more than to age in the comfort of their own home with dignity and grace. At NPLH, she and her caregivers insure that this happens.
NPLH is not a large franchise. It is a personal family owned homecare service. This insures a one on one personalized touch. Kristi is available 24 hours a day to her clients and their families.
