The most important things in my life are my family and friends; my passion for writing, reading and knitting; and my self respect.
My book, Behind the Mask, shows the complete range of emotions a new caregiver goes through each day.
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.
Keep Love and Kisses in Your Life
Helene Moore
Welcome
Welcome to Adopt A Caregiver. Sit and visit, while we chat about my life and yours.
I also like to talk about books, knitting, family, spirituality and giving back.
My focus for the rest of my life is to support caregivers.
My new journey in life is Adopt A Caregiver.
About
When my husband was suddenly diagnosed with Alzheimer’s Disease we were advised to keep the diagnosis a secret, since Howard was still working as a highly functioning individual.
We were one of the very few; his diagnosis was changed seven years later to Age Associated Memory Impairment.
I wrote a secret journal during this trying time, and later published it as Behind The Mask
If you read my book and stand in the caregivers shoes you know how important it is to support caregivers.
Vision/Goal
My vision is simple. It’s time to remove the stigma of Alzheimer’s Disease and help caregivers who work endlessly 24/7. We need to fill a need for the caregiver, be their friend, send them emails, books, music keeping their life as normal as possible.
My goal is that Adopt A Caregiver will try to provide hints for caregivers, websites to read, information from organizations and whatever else we can find for the caregiver.
It starts in the community, your community. Where you work, live, play, go to school, church, or synagogue. Look around your neighborhood, and find that caregiver and offer support and friendship.
One person can make a difference. There is nothing to pay, nothing to join.
I know caregivers are remaining silent behind their mask!
Give the gift that lasts forever and costs nothing.
Keep love and kisses in your life. Together we can make a difference.
Events/Comments…
I’ll keep you posted on upcoming speaking events.
Comments:
“An uplifting and information filled account of the caregiver. This compelling poignant story will guide and support.” Mary Schramski, author of Falling Out Of Bed
“Faced with fear, and the unknowns of a dreadful disease, life-long lovers candidly share their journey, realizing more than ever the depth and power of their love. Heartfelt-Honest-Hopeful.” Roger Goddu, friend, and former President of Toys R Us.
“Helene’s journal filled with letters, poems and personal thoughts, served as Helene Moore’s only emotional outlet because she and her husband chose to keep his condition private to protect his career as a top toy company executive. The author is using her book as a platform to encourage people to Adopt A Caregiver.” Literary Las Vegas, Ginger Meurer
“Behind The Mask is the story of how Helene Moore’s personal world was shattered, how she felt helpless and hopeless with the sudden prospect of watching the man she loved being given a prognosis of slow, inevitable death that would steal his mind long before it would result in his death. It is also the story of finding the strength to cope, to survive to perceive and enjoy the small pleasantries of life, family and friends. Superbly written from beginning to end.” Mary Cowper The Midwest Book Review.