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Here are some tips on how to best manage long distance care.<\/p>\n<h2>Think proactively when you\u2019re here!<\/h2>\n<p>Think about things your parent will need help with, such as personal care and bathing, grocery shopping, meal preparation, and so on.<\/p>\n<h2>Expand your circle of care<\/h2>\n<p>When looking after an elderly parent, it is impossible to do it alone\u2013especially from afar. Work on building a reliable local team of both healthcare professionals and caregivers as well as family\/ informal resources.<\/p>\n<h2>Get to know community resources, be an advocate<\/h2>\n<p>Make a conscious effort to identify and get to know all the local community resources that can help seniors. And be prepared to become an active advocate for your seniors even from afar.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep detailed records<\/h2>\n<p>As a long-distance caregiver, it remains essential to know the who, what, where, when and why of all medical, financial and personal circumstances. This includes having current phone numbers and email addresses of all healthcare providers.<\/p>\n<h2>Keep in touch<\/h2>\n<p>Things can change quickly, so regular check-ins and periodic visits are crucial. Ensure your loved ones are getting enough social interaction locally.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/caring-from-a-distance.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Download PDF File<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Today, many family members live in different cities and countries. Particularly for Montreal, it is not unusual for adult children to have moved out of province, leaving aging parents here. 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