As much as you’d love to help and care for your aging parents, many people these days live hundreds or even thousands of miles away. Fortunately, there are more options and tools available than ever before that give you the power to do everything from coordinating home care to finding the right retirement community. If you live more than an hour away from your parents, the tips below will help ensure they’re taken care of.

How to Provide Long-Distance Care for Your Parents

1. Meet Their Caregivers in Person

Whether they’re receiving 24-hour home health care or living in a retirement community for active seniors, find a way to meet their caregivers personally. Going to a few doctor’s appointments and talking with their aides will help you understand their needs and equip you to advocate for their interests in the future.

2. Stay in Touch

Modern technology makes it easy to stay in touch, even when you can’t be there in person. Keep the lines of communication open by giving your parents a laptop or tablet and showing them how to use your favorite messaging app.

Regular group video chats between you, your parents, and other family members can make your parents feel connected and engaged.

3. Find the Right Retirement Community

A retirement community or assisted living facility that provides the level of care your parents need can ease your mind while dramatically boosting their quality of life. The right senior living community will give your family members the assistance they need, whether it’s occasional help around the house or full-time care.

With a variety of beautifully maintained facilities and a caring, highly trained staff, West Vue is dedicated to helping seniors throughout West Plains, MO, through every stage of the aging process. Their accommodations range from retirement communities for active seniors to full-time assisted living services, so their residents don’t have to relocate as their needs change. Visit their website now to start browsing their options, or call (417) 256-2152 to ask about tour availability.