More About Long Distance Caregiving
Liz and I’ve written previously about long distance caregiving, and Katelyn at Life Without Memories, mentioned Liz’s post. She told about a friend who had to move and leave her mother behind in a nursing home, then asked for some tips for long distance caregiving.
The dilemma arises when you must decide whether to move your Alzheimer’s family member closer to you, or leave them in a nursing or assisted living home where they have been living. I can relate to Katelyn’s friend who had to move and debated whether to move her mom or leave her in the nursing home she was familiar with. I’ve cared for relatives in both situations.
When my mom could no longer stay alone, I moved her from her home to mine, 275 miles away, because I knew other family members couldn’t care for her. It confused Mother for awhile. But worked out for the best, because my family could visit her frequently and I could monitor her care when she finally moved to a nursing home.
I did leave my aunt in the nursing home in the other state because moving her would have involved changing her financial aid and perhaps losing it. Also, she no longer knew us when we visited, and the nursing home staff was familiar with the extensive care she needed.
A friend moved her mom from Texas to a nursing home near her in New Hampshire. Family would have cared for her in Texas, but after various considerations, they decided it best to move Mom. Others have opted to leave a parent where they had been living even though it meant commuting to visit or arrange care. That’s when the resources Liz mentioned come in handy.
If I can be of further help or give encouragement to readers here or at Living Without Memories, let me know.
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