If you love someone who needs care but you live a few hours, a few states, or even a country away, this episode is for you. You're not the one handling the day to day, the doctor's appointments, the middle of the night decisions, but that doesn't mean you're not carrying something too.

What We Cover

• Why “let me know if you need anything” actually adds weight to a caregiver's plate instead of lifting it, and what to offer instead.
• How to find the one thing you can take completely off someone's plate, whether that's insurance calls, groceries, meals, or bills.
• Why offering a break is one of the hardest things to give and receive, and how to make it easier to accept.
• How to build a shared decision process with the primary caregiver instead of weighing in from a distance without the full picture.
• How to visit without adding to the load, and where to find support for your own guilt about the distance.

This Episode Is For You If...

• You've said “let me know if you need anything” and never heard back, or you've been the one hearing it and felt more overwhelmed, not less.
• You're carrying guilt or shame about the distance, or about the reasons you can't close it.
• You want to help the person doing the day to day but you're not sure what would actually make a difference.
• You've found yourself second guessing a decision you weren't there for.

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This show reflects personal experience and is for informational purposes only. I'm not a medical doctor or licensed mental health professional, so please consult a qualified professional for advice specific to your situation.