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How to be a better long-distance caregiver
Get the most out of technology, local helpers and available benefits when caring for a loved one from afar.
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Long pandemic lockdowns forced many older adults to become comfortable with video calls to stay connected with family. That in turn means that long-distance caregivers have a better way to see how their loved ones are faring.
âYou canât tell on the phone that theyâre wearing the same clothes every day, or theyâre not bathing because theyâre afraid theyâll fall in the shower,â says Amy Goyer, AARPâs national family and caregiving expert and the author of âJuggling Life, Work, and Caregiving.â
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