Monthly Archives: July 2008

Behind The Mask by Helene Moore

BookReview.com gave me a good review.  My book was reviewed by Rod Clark and says in the last paragraph the following: “As the new century opens and more and more of us are living longer, diagnoses of Alzheimer’s, dementia, and … Continue reading

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Caregivers have courage. I admire them and I salute them. I hope my adopt a caregiver program reaches as many caregivers as possible. One by one we can do this together. Their stories are both heartbreaking and heartwarming. As caregivers … Continue reading

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Calling All Caregivers

I am going to the knitting club this morning, one of my favorite ways to relax. This weekend I am starting my new book adopt a caregiver. This will contain my stories when I was a caregiver, as well as stories … Continue reading

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Need to Adopt A Caregiver

Behind The Mask, is every caregiver’s story and now it is no longer a secret and the book is being read. People I know are coming up to me asking how they can adopt a caregiver. I would like all … Continue reading

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Now What Happens

Where to go from here? Thinking about adopting another caregiver, thinking about running a caregiver group. God knows I know what these people are feeling. Just maybe my approach would be a bit different, maybe I could help them get … Continue reading

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Every Caregivers Book

Behind The Mask is every caregivers book. It expresses all the feelings that caregiver have, but never talk about. That’s why I want everyone to adopt a caregiver. I don’t want caregivers feeling alone, depressed, and thinking no one knows … Continue reading

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Inspiration To Adopt A Caregiver

Behind The Mask is receiving many more interesting comments. Like, “Why didn’t you ever tell me you felt that way. I did not know.” Truth is Alzheimer’s caregivers show a lot of courage facing this disease. They don’t want to … Continue reading

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Bits And Pieces of Life

Small bits and pieces make up a life, or a day. It’s what you do, what you dream, what you don’t do. The stitches came out of my finger yesterday, and now I can type on the computer. Felt good … Continue reading

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A Pleasure Speaking To You

Howard and I spoke to a most gracious and giving group of Kiwanis men and women last night.This group of volunteers made us proud to be Americans. I applaud each and every one of you for the work you are … Continue reading

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Journals For Caregivers

Caregivers have asked me several times how can I find time to journal? Or to write a memoir about taking care of someone you love who is slipping away from you. I do have one suggestion, and it can work … Continue reading

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