Adopt A Caregiver is a program where communities are inspired to be aware of caregivers in their own community, and befriend them. Either by email, or phone, just connect and offer to listen, to understand what it's like to stand in their shoes.
Together wecan wipe away some of the caregivers tears....
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Wonderful
Connie Moore
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 04:35 AMre: I'm trying my best to support caregivers.
Helene Moore
Saturday, January 17, 2009 at 11:09 AMDear Connie,
I'm so glad you wrote a comment. Yes, Adopt A Caregiver is such an important support system for a caregiver. I know how hard it is, although my husband never got to that stage. They actually changed the diagnosis, but that is one reason I'm giving back. It all starts with community. Within, therefore you have a better chance of knowing the person, and becoming friends. Friends will listen, and not judge.
I wish I could give you some wisdom...do you try to write in a journal? It' so helpful to get thought and emotions out..it's also good to write the happier stories from long ago.
I hope you will read my blog and if you need me, feel free to email.
Keep love and kisses in your life. Helene
www.helenemoore.com
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The Nightmare of this Disease
Posted 11/08 Comments (2)
This is such a difficult time but I am trying to hold...
Hi Helen
What a wonderful concept. I am thrilled you have mentioned this. I am a caregiver in the final stages my husband is dying. It is so hard when this awful diagnosis is given the friends and family that don't understand or are frightened by this disease don't come. If people that have lived this as we have would join forces and implement this program we could help so many. I am so tired right now my mother and Granddaughter are the only family I have right now to help me. The nurses come and go and they are very compassionate but they have to stay uninvoled they deal with so much grief it would impair their judgement if they become emotionally invested. I have one that has tried hard not to be but she is such a sweetheart and spends a lot of time talking to me as she knows she is the only one around me right now that has expirenced the ravages of this disease. It will take some time for me to recover from my loss but I will be waiting for the day that I may be able to lend a shoulder to cry on or help in what ever way I can. Thank you for encouraging others to do the same. Connie