What does this photo have to do with caregivers or patients dealing with any number of medical issues? It occurred to me when I saw this photo that life is all about perspective, isn’t it? Where …
Driving — Alzheimer’s Disease???
Caregivers removing car keys and their loved one's ability to drive is a very difficult decision. Perhaps this article by Dr. Brian Ott of Rhode Island Hospital will assist you in making a …
Grief…No one can do it for you
I recently posted this piece on my FB page DCPutnam Consulting. The posting received more than 2,300 hits and obviously had a huge impact on my readers. I want to include it here so others may see it …
Brain Fog
BRAIN FOG ~ Brain Fog is one of the realities caregivers deal with, along with experiencing fatigue, guilt, anxiety, grief, stress, "I can do it myself" syndrome and denial... etc... etc... …
LIVING IN THE MOMENT
A moment in time is brief and very specific. It may only be a matter of seconds or minutes. Perhaps it’s a moment when you remember a childhood secret or the moment when the love of your life slipped …
Enhancing Communication Skills
Many of the challenging behaviors we see in Alzheimer’s and dementia patients are related to lack of proper communications skills on the part of the caregiver. Now, don’t misunderstand me, I am not …
