Adopt a caregiver
Linda Abbit at Tender Loving Eldercare tells us about a great idea: adopt a caregiver.
The Adopt a Caregiver idea comes from Helene Moore who was a caregiver when her husband was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease:
Just send an email or phone the person who needs a friend, listen and come back often to let him/her know you care and are thinking of them. Just being there to listen is a huge help.
Adopt a Caregiver.
Give something back: Contribute to the well being of people who are so busy caring for others.
It’s that simple.
So many times we tell people to “let us know” what we can do, but as I’ve said often, a caregiver might not have time to do that, might not want to impose or even might not know what they need.
How wonderful to “adopt” or set out to expressly help someone who is a caregiver.
Linda goes on to add some of her own ideas about how to help a caregiver:
Along with listening and lending support via phone or email, if you know the caregiver personally, you may ask to visit their Golden Oldie(s) with them. (Or if their aging parents live with them, spend time visiting the whole family in the caregiver’s home.) Simply having another person there actually makes the atmosphere lighter during visits.
What are you waiting for? Adopt a caregiver today.
Thanks for spreading the word about this great idea, Elizabeth!
And thanks for the link love, too.
I hope you get many comments about my Adopt A Caregiver program. It is still in it’s infancy, but it is gaining a lot of attention.
Please let me know about the comments you receive, I would be most grateful to read them.
Thank you for including Adopt A Caregiver on your site. And be assured that I will be reading yours on a regular basis.
Keep love and kisses in you life.
Helene Moore
When I cared for my failing grandmother this would have been the best thing ever. I was 27 when they came to live with us and I didn’t leave the house for two years until they both passed away. I take that back…I went to church on Sundays but that was it. It was a lonely time. I would be on board with this type of program for sure.
Dear Hula Doula,
I’m sure it was more than lonely.
Today, I’m sure many kids are staying home after school because they too have to help and be a caregiver.
I wish I could wipe away all the tears from the caregivers, but maybe I can wipe away a few.
Please go to my website, and talk to me.
Keep love and kisses in your life.
Helene
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