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.
I go back to my parents' home once a month for long-distance care.
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.