Long Distance Caregiving II: Helping a Loved One Make a Major Move

This week’s blog continues the story of SelectCare VP Carla Holub-Tarantino, her sister, Melissa, and their mother, Alice.  After the passing of Alice’s husband, the three worked together to prepare Alice for a move from California to Oklahoma, where she would be closer to her family.  To read Part I, click here. Moving Forward and…

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Long Distance Caregiving: Part I

Helping a Loved One Make a Major Move  At SelectCare, many of our clients live hundreds, sometimes thousands of miles away from their nearest relative or adult child, however good communication and a willingness to have honest conversations with an older loved one can go a long way towards being a dedicated Long Distance Caregiver.…

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Long Distance Caregiving – A Personal Story

Part of my job at SelectCare involves meeting with prospective clients during our free initial home health assessments. While our RN Field Nurse Supervisors focus evaluating a client’s medical, social and safety needs, I get to know the client and their family, what they hope to gain from our services and discuss these details with…

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