When a friend is in crisis, it is almost impossible not to ask, “Is there anything I can do”? Problem is, most times your friend in crisis has no way to answer that. Their brain is so focused on the crisis that answering that simple question is very difficult, they are too overwhelmed, or they are afraid to ask for help.
I recently stumbled across the Lotsa Helping Hands Calendar. This free, web-based calendar coordinates the efforts of friends and family and provides an online bulletin board to share news about the person and a place to leave well wishes.
Now, when someone asks “what can I do to help?” the answer is “give me your name and email address” – the system takes over and allows people to sign up and start helping. Your friend in crisis will never, ever forget your kindness and support.
Check it out at http://alzheimers.lotsahelpinghands.com/eldercare/home/