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Remote Caregiving Explained | Is It Right for You?
If you are a caregiver for an elderly loved one, you want to provide the best possible care — even when you can’t be there in person. Whether you live hours or states away, or even just across town, it can be difficult to manage everything from afar. That’s where remote caregiving comes in.
Remote caregiving services help you support and care for your loved one even when you’re not physically present. With the right tools and resources, you can help them stay safe, independent, and connected — no matter the distance.
What Is Remote Caregiving?
Traditionally, remote caregiving refers to situations where a caregiver lives more than an hour away from the person they care for. Today, the term also includes anyone who cannot frequently visit or easily access their loved one due to work, health, or family responsibilities.
Caregiving takes many forms — from making sure medications are taken on time and bills are paid to coordinating doctor appointments and maintaining a safe home environment. As caregiving needs change over time, remote caregivers rely on supportive services like GoGoGrandparent to simplify and manage these responsibilities.
How GoGoGrandparent Helps with Remote Caregiving
GoGoGrandparent is the ultimate platform for remote caregiving. We partner with trusted third-party providers like Uber, Lyft, DoorDash, and Instacart to give older adults and people with disabilities freedom and control over their lives — while giving caregivers peace of mind.
Here are five GoGo services that make remote caregiving easier than ever:
GoGoRides
With GoGoRides, your loved one can schedule safe, reliable trips with just a phone call. Whether they need to visit friends, go to appointments, or get to their weekly fitness class, GoGo makes it simple.
Through the Family Dashboard, you can track rides in real time, schedule trips, and pay for part or all of the ride — all while our GoGoGuardians monitor each trip for added safety and care.
GoGoGroceries
GoGoGroceries is one of our most popular remote caregiving services. Your loved one can order groceries by phone and have them delivered right to their doorstep. GoGo saves their lists for easy reordering, and caregivers can schedule and manage these deliveries directly through the Family Dashboard — ensuring the kitchen stays stocked with healthy, high-quality food.
GoGoGourmet
For loved ones who prefer not to cook or just want the occasional treat, GoGoGourmet makes mealtime simple. You can send takeout right to their home from their favorite local restaurants. Behind the scenes, our GoGoGuardians help monitor the order, confirm details, and ensure meals arrive fresh and on time.
GoGoPrescriptions
Never worry about running out of medication again. With GoGoPrescriptions, prescriptions are delivered directly from local pharmacies to your loved one’s door. Caregivers can view, schedule, and pay for these deliveries — keeping your parent’s medication routine on track and stress-free.
GoGoHomeServices
With GoGoHomeServices, our GoGoGuardians vet thousands of professionals to ensure safety, reliability, and kindness. You and your loved one can schedule trusted local help such as:
- Landscapers and housekeepers
- Caregivers or home aides
- Pet sitters and dog walkers
- Handymen, hair stylists, and more
Every booking is monitored to give you confidence that only dependable professionals enter your loved one’s home.
GoGoCare
GoGoCare connects families with trusted, compassionate in-home caregivers for seniors who need more hands-on support.
Our care specialists can assist with daily activities like bathing, dressing, meal prep, companionship, and mobility — while GoGo’s team ensures each caregiver is background-checked, trained, and carefully matched to your loved one’s needs.
Grow with GoGo
Staying active is vital for physical and emotional well-being. Through our Grow with GoGo program, seniors can join free, virtual fitness classes designed just for them.
We offer live and on-demand sessions on YouTube, including Chair Yoga and Functional Fitness, so your loved one can build strength, flexibility, and confidence from the comfort of home.
Together, these seven GoGo services make remote caregiving simpler, safer, and more personal. Whether your loved one needs a ride to the doctor, help around the house, fresh groceries, or an uplifting fitness routine, GoGoGrandparent is there every step of the way — so you can both feel confident, connected, and cared for.
GoGo Makes Remote Caregiving Easier Than Ever
GoGoGrandparent’s mission is to support caregivers by helping their loved ones maintain independence safely. With our Family Dashboard, you can schedule rides, grocery deliveries, meals, prescriptions, and home services — all with peace of mind that both you and our team are looking out for your family.
We even offer free virtual fitness classes through our Grow With GoGo program, where seniors can enjoy live and recorded Chair Yoga and Functional Fitness sessions right from home.
Remote Caregiving Tips
Here are a few ways to make remote caregiving less stressful and more effective:
- Coordinate with everyone on your caregiving team.
Maintain open communication with family members and professionals involved in your loved one’s care. Share schedules, assign duties, and use remote caregiving tools like GoGoGrandparent to stay organized. - Address social and emotional needs.
If your loved one struggles with loneliness, consider encouraging them to join GoGo’s virtual fitness classes or explore local community events with GoGoRides for easy, reliable transportation. - Use professional healthcare support.
If your loved one needs medical care beyond what you can provide remotely, hire a home health aide or explore local assisted living facilities. - Create a local emergency contact list.
Keep the phone numbers of friends, neighbors, and doctors who can respond quickly if there’s an emergency. - Check in frequently.
Regular phone calls or video chats go a long way. Ask how they’re feeling, what they need, and how you can improve their support plan. Consistent contact strengthens trust and connection. - Address safety issues in their home.
On your next visit, check for fall hazards or maintenance concerns. Small updates can prevent injuries. For inspiration, see our blog on 12 easy, inexpensive home modifications. - Explore technology that supports independence.
Consider medication reminder devices or smart home tools that alert you if something’s wrong — and pair them with GoGo services for a complete care system. - Find caregiver support.
Remote caregiving can be emotionally demanding. Join a caregiver support group or connect with others who understand the unique challenges of long-distance care.
Stay Connected, Wherever You Are
If you are a remote caregiver, you need GoGoGrandparent on your caregiving team. GoGo helps your loved ones maintain independence while giving you peace of mind — knowing they have reliable help with transportation, meals, deliveries, and home care.
Register for GoGoGrandparent today to see why thousands of families trust our services to make remote caregiving easier, safer, and more personal.
