Caregivers often have trouble asking for help. So it's up to you and others who care about your parents to offer assistance without being asked. Your parents' friends may be afraid that they'll say the wrong thing, but one of the worst things they can do is say nothing. Care giving can be extremely isolating, and a friendly voice on the phone is often real godsend. Here are some suggestions from the Alzheimer's association, things that friends and family can do to help:
Keep in touch
A call, a card, or a visit all mean a great deal.
Do little things.
They mean a lot. When cooking, make extra and drop it off in a freezable, disposable container. If you're running an errand, call and see if there's anything the family needs.
Give them a break
Offer to stay with the person sio that family members can run errands or have a little personal time.
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