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Category: Care Planning

Long-Distance Caregiving

by Chrishun BrownAugust 3, 2020July 8, 2020Leave a comment

Anyone who is caring for an aging friend, relative, or parent from afar can be considered a long-distance caregiver. Whether you are helping with finances, arranging for care, or providing emotional support, long-distance caregiving can bring a host of unique…

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Care Planning, Caregiver Resources, Uncategorized Caregiver Tips

Be Prepared! Get Tips on Advance Care Planning

by Chrishun BrownJune 15, 2020June 9, 2020Leave a comment

The COVID-19 pandemic has reminded us that a medical crisis can leave a person too ill to make their own health care decisions. Advance care planning involves learning about the types of health care decisions that might need to be…

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Care Planning, Caregiver Resources, Resources, Uncategorized

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