This presentation is one of many available on senior topics to help families better understand the aging process and find resources to help their loved one remain safe and healthy in their home. To sign up for a workshop please contact our office. Note: Videos and manuals affiliated with this presentation are only available when attending the workshop. For more information go to www.homeinstead.com/650.

1. LONG DISTANCE CAREGIVING BASICS
WORKSHOP FOR FAMILY CAREGIVERS
Serving Jefferson & Clallam Counties
Home Instead Senior Care®

2. OBJECTIVES FOR TODAY
During today’s workshop, you will:
– Learn how to determine if your senior loved
one needs some assistance
– Gain tips on what you can and can’t do from
far away
– Discover some ways to take care of yourself,
including a “team” approach
– Learn about solutions to manage long
distance caregiving problems
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3. INTRODUCTION
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4. DETERMINING IF HELP IS NEEDED
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5. DETERMINING IF HELP IS NEEDED –
DISCUSSION
Four scenarios:
1. Sudden onset of a severe illness
2. Your loved one asks for help
3. You get a call from a
concerned neighbor, family
member or doctor
4. Gradually notice signs that
things just aren’t right

6. DETERMINING IF HELP IS NEEDED –
DISCUSSION
Assess the situation by these categories:
• Medical conditions
• Home safety
• Mood & attitude
• Signs of abuse or self-neglect
• Driving skills
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7. WHAT CAN BE DONE FROM FAR AWAY
DISCUSSION
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8. WHAT CAN BE DONE FROM FAR AWAY
DISCUSSION
Tips for long distance caregivers:
• Create a care notebook
• Arrange to communicate with your loved
one’s healthcare providers
• Make sure all of your parent’s estate
documentation is in order
• Gather local listings community services
• Get permission to manage finances online
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9. TEAM APPROACH AND CARING FOR
YOURSELF
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10. TEAM APPROACH AND CARING FOR
YOURSELF – DISCUSSION
Tips to prevent burn-out and overload:
• Create a “team” to help in the caregiving process
• Let your children, spouse, and employer know
about your new caregiving responsibilities
• Talk with your manager or HR department
• Try to give yourself a break
Know your strengths and set your limits.
Be prepared for feelings of frustration and guilt.
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11. SOLUTIONS FOR LONG DISTANCE
CAREGIVING
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12. SOLUTIONS FOR LONG DISTANCE
CAREGIVING – DISCUSSION
Plan ahead:
• Create a care notebook, with “File of Life” on fridge
• Prepare for an emergency trip
• Consider hiring a geriatric care manager
• Arrange for in-home care if needed
• Do your research – senior centers, medical
professionals, and the Internet
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13. TO US, IT’S PERSONAL ®
TAKE ACTION!
• What is my personal deadline
for assessing the full situation?
• What long distance caregiving
strategy should I put in place
right away?
• What resources do I need to
search, talk to, or meet with to
help me take care of myself?
• What can I do now to be ready
in the event of an emergency?
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14. ABOUT HOME INSTEAD SENIOR CARE –
LOCAL OFFICE
Personal Care Home Helper Services
• Bathing & Toileting • Provide Alzheimer’s care
• Dressing • Assist with laundry and ironing
• Grooming • Take out garbage
• Aid with morning and wake-up
Companionship Services • Arrange appointments
• Provide respite care • Aid with reading, walking
• Monitor diet and eating • Write letters and correspondence
• Check food expirations • Change linens
• Assist with evening and tuck-in • And more…
• Stimulate mental awareness
• Assist with entertaining
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15. Thank You!
For additional information about this presentation or Home
Instead Senior Care of the North Olympic Peninsula please
contact your local office.
Port Ludlow – (360) 437-9884
Port Townsend – (360) 385-6357
Sequim – (360) 681-2511
www.homeinstead.com/650
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