Whether you live an hour away or across the country, The Handbook for Long-Distance Caregivers from the Family Caregiver Alliance offers a road map for those new to long distance caregiving.
Caregiving for your loved one is especially challenging during COVID-19. The Caregiver Tech Tool Finder can help you find the best apps and tech tools for your needs.
If you are a family caregiver and have questions or just need to talk, consider reaching out to the Caregiver Help Desk at the Caregiver Action Network (CAN).
Contact our Care Support Team, staffed by caregiving experts, to help you find the right information you need to help you navigate your complex caregiving challenges. Caregiving experts are available 8:00 AM – 7:00 PM ET.
A joint project of The Lindsay Institute for Innovations in Caregiving, VirginiaNavigator and The Daily Progress, the Senior Navigator magazine features insights and advice from thought leaders in aging and caregiving.
Virginia Tech’s team took top honors in the 5th Annual Caring for the Caregiver Hack, an event in which seven Virginia colleges and universities compete over a 25-hour span to create innovative tech tools for caregivers.
This article covers many aspects of caregiving from doctor's appointments, living situations, long-distance caregiving, important paperwork, advanced care planning, respite, and elder abuse.