noun
long-distance care; caring for someone from afar
Refers to providing care or support for an elderly or ill family member who lives far away, often involving travel, remote coordination, or financial assistance.
遠距離介護のために、月に一度実家に帰っている。
I go back to my parents' home once a month for long-distance care.
遠距離介護では、電話やビデオ通話で様子を確認することが多い。
In long-distance care, people often check on the person by phone or video call.
Compound of 遠距離 (long distance) and 介護 (nursing care). A modern term reflecting the social reality of families living apart.