The most powerful contribution a long distance caregiver can make is as an advocate for the care of there loved one. These lessons teach you how to determine who has authority to make decisions for your loved one in various situations, and how to get practical access for convenience and for emergencies.

You'll learn which care roles are best done by local caregivers and which can be done very effectively by the long distance caregiver. I'll give you practical ways you can use your loved one's existing social circles to give them - and you - helpful support, and how to utilize professional caregiving resources.

I'll explain Medicare and Medicaid coverage, long term care insurance, veteran's benefits, reverse mortgages, and resources like employee assistance programs.

When you are able to visit your loved one, you'll want to make the most of it! I'll give you pro tips about how to make the most out of doctor's appointments, how to reconnect with local caregivers and make the feel appreciated, how to build your informal care team, and more!

I'll give you practical instructions for be prepared for a medical emergency, including what information to have on hand and where to keep it. Using our templates, you'll prepare a medication list and medical history form that emergency responders can use to guide their medical care.  

Local caregivers, whether formal or informal, are a critical part of the care team. I'll give you specific ways you can express your appreciation in ways that mean the most to each person.

I'll teach you the ways you can detect physical or financial abuse, fraud, and neglect and how to address it.

You'll learn how to recognize the signs that your loved one needs additional help, and how to take their care plan to the next step.