Caregiving from far away? Here are some ways to help!

Do you live far away from a family member or friend who needs care? Helping take care of someone from afar is hard. You might not be able to be there every day, but you can still participate in caregiving in so many ways. You can: Organize medical, financial, and legal paperwork. Find information about financial assistance. Research trustworthy online health information. Learn more about how to provide care from far away, and how to make the most of your visits. Share this message with caregivers you know: Twitter: #Caregivers—find ways to help even if you live far away with this information from #NIH: http://bit.ly/2a3duGc Facebook: It can be hard to know how to help when you are caring for someone who lives far away. Check out this resource from the National Institute on Aging at NIH for helpful tasks you can do from anywhere: http://bit.ly/2a7om7s