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Creating care partnerships with long-distance caregivers
1Heath & Company, Washington, DC, USA.
Caring : National Association for Home Care Magazine
|March 9, 1995
Summary
Long-distance family caregivers can ensure their aging relatives receive quality care by forming a care partnership with a healthcare provider. This collaboration bridges geographical barriers, ensuring consistent and effective support for older adults.
Area of Science:
- Gerontology
- Healthcare Management
- Family Studies
Background:
- Primary family caregivers often face geographical limitations, residing in different states or countries from their aging relatives.
- The need for reliable and consistent care for aging individuals is a growing concern in modern society.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore the efficacy of care partnerships in supporting long-distance family caregivers.
- To provide a framework for ensuring quality care for aging relatives when physical presence is not possible.
Main Methods:
- The study focuses on the conceptual framework of establishing a 'care partnership'.
- This involves collaboration between the long-distance caregiver, a healthcare provider, and the aging relative.
Main Results:
- Care partnerships enable long-distance caregivers to ensure their relatives receive necessary care from qualified providers.
- This model facilitates effective care delivery despite geographical separation.
Conclusions:
- Establishing a care partnership is a viable strategy for long-distance caregivers to manage the care of aging relatives.
- This approach enhances the quality of care and peace of mind for families separated by distance.