Nursing’s Sara L. Douglas gives advice on long-distance care

7 tips for long-distance caregiving

WebMDSara L. Douglas, assistant dean for research and associate professor at the Frances Payne Bolton School of Nursing, discussed long-distance caregivers’ need for help from local resources. “You can hire a full-time care manager, or you can just say, ‘I need someone to go to my parents’ house three days a week and make sure they get showers,'” she said.