Don't be afraid to get your feet wet !

 

Donations are easy to make to any charity or cause that you may choose. You may give money online or send a check by mail. However, a real donation is when you get involved, when you cause a change, and when you volunteer your time and effort within the team.
If you happen to be a family member or a friend who cares, don't find excuses, team up!
The main caregiver (me in this instance) often wondered at the loneliness and the lack of assistance I faced during stages of distress. Part of it was my fault since I disconnected myself and, which could have been the reason for others to look the other way!
This is my advice to the "others" on behalf of any caregiver:
- Remember to check in from time to time, a phone call isn't strenuous to make.
- Remember to ask if you could be of assistance, even if the answer is: "no, thank you," the caregiver will appreciate your offer.
- Remember to get more informed about the illness. Nowadays, research is easy through electronic devices.
- Check in with your friend periodically, inquire, ask questions and above all demonstrate your involvement.
- Caregivers see through excuses and evasions. They don't need to handle more aggravation.
- But if you really can't handle , or cope with the situation, be open about it, explain it to your friend, and then please--- walk away.