Tip Sheet

Tips for Being a Long-Distance Caregiver

Eleven percent of family caregivers live an hour or more away from their aging or ailing loved one, according to the “Caregiving in the U.S. 2020” study by AARP and the National Alliance of Caregiving. Many are tending to family members from a distance of hundreds of miles.

Use these five steps to staying informed and effective as a long-distance caregiver and tips for putting the measures in place.