I received a note from Helene Moore about her Adopt A Caregiver non-profit project. Here's an except:
"Alzheimer's disease is not contagious, yet the caregivers are usually left alone without the support of friends and neighbors, even family. This disease can last for many years, leaving the caregiver worn out and alone.
Adopt A Caregiver is my unique way of giving back. All you have to do is check your neighborhood, your social clubs, church, synagogue, your doctor's office, the Alzheimer's Caregiver's message boards, and the Mayo Clinic message boards.
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."
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