DCPutnam Consulting provides education for family caregivers who have just discovered that a loved one has a diagnosis, are struggling with the progression of the disease or are considering placement in a memory-care community or nursing home.
Family caregivers are devastated when a diagnosis is identified for their loved one. They face a variety of emotions including confusion, guilt, sadness, anger and grief. They are overwhelmed by their emotions, but also the responsibilities they will now need to tackle. Whether they are at the beginning of this journey or have lived with it for a number of years, they need to rely on local resources and professionals in the field who can help them understand what is happening to their loved one. Every day can be different and as their loved one moves through the disease process, the patient’s and the family’s needs and concerns will shift.
I am available to consult with family members who are primary and secondary caregivers, as well as long distance caregivers. They may need just one session or multiple sessions depending on circumstances. Some family situations are more complicated than others and we will need to decide, together, what is best. Face-to-face meetings, telephone conversations, e-mailing and ZOOM calls are all possibilities in order to keep in close contact through an initial crisis and the long-term process.
Each family situation is different and unique. All families have financial and legal issues to deal with, but not one family situation will look like another. That is true in determining what is best for families or individuals who need guidance. Services will be tailored to meet specific needs. It’s imperative that I am able to talk with the primary caregiver. This conversation will give me the information I need to be able to guide the family as they make the decisions necessary to care for their loved one.
A note I received from a family caregiver (daughter) regarding the time we spent together:
You were also incredible with my dad. It’s difficult to get him to listen for a variety of reasons. Based on our interaction today, it is clear that you have an incredible impact on the clients and families you work with. Your dedication, compassion, and willingness to give your time and skills to help others truly makes a difference. It’s inspiring and I’m incredibly grateful we discovered you. Thank you for all that you do.”
I know I can be of assistance to your family. Please contact me (doreen@dcputnamconsulting.com) if your family is in need of guidance and support.
