Long-Distance Alzheimer's Caregiving: The Impact
When a loved one has Alzheimer's we always think about the effect it has on the person or the spouse or other family members living close by. But how often do we think about how it affects the caregivers who live a distance away?
We are not caregivers in the traditional sense but we are still involved caregivers.
The difficulty of being apart
Caregiving from a distance is hard. You want to help. You try to help. You need to help. You do what you can, but you always question if it is enough. The stress from the distance is immense. Why?
Perhaps because you can't see what the needs are. Perhaps it's because you are relying on what you're hearing. You might be selectively hearing what you want to.
Perhaps it's because, concurrent to what your loved one is going through, you have your own partner and kids with life events. Perhaps you have your spouse's family with issues too. You may still be working full-time. How much time can you reasonably take away from your job to assist?
There are so many factors that impact the stress felt when you don't live where the person with Alzheimer’s lives.

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