“My out-of-town sister is always asking how she can help care for our mother -- so I've started suggesting gift cards -- for me and for mom. It's so nice to get a coffee, get a manicure, or go out to lunch without putting out any money, and mom feels like we have to spend it, so it really is a gift!”
-- Anne, from Charleston, South Carolina
How blessed you are. Take heed family members that live away from the loved one. You can help and support the ailing family member and caregiver like this or even with greeting cards letting them know you are thinking of and praying for them, a phone call to chat, or a gift basket of edibles and teas, etc. Just something that says, "I'm here. I care. You are remembered and cared about."
Great idea! :)