Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers
 

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Whether you live an hour away or across the country, this booklet offers a roadmap for those new to the challenges of caring from afar for ill or elderly loved ones. Included: how to assess your care situation; develop a care team; hold a family meeting; access community organizations and private agencies; and balance work and caregiving.


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Caregiving Fact: Loss of sleep as a result of caring for a seriously ill loved one is a pervasive problem and contributes to depression. Hiring a respite worker, arranging a brief stay in a care facility, or scheduling a stay with another family member can help you get needed sleep. Learn more.
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