Why is it that in so many families it is just one person who is providing the majority of the care? Statistically it is usually, but not always, is a female. And usually it's the oldest …
Wedding Bands & Engagement Rings
Wedding bands and engagement rings..... family necklaces....heirloom broaches.... Alzheimer's and dementia (AD/D) loved ones may become paranoid or suspicious about family or staff …
Red Plate vs. White Plate!
Red Plates vs. White Plates?? Does it make a difference for persons with Alzheimer's. Does it really matter what color plate or coffee mug is used for someone with AD? The answer is …
Positive Tips for Communicating (1)
I recently posted this chart on my FB page (DCPutnam Consulting 4.22.17) and to date it has had almost 1,500 hits. That tells me that this information is important to caregivers. So I want to go …
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Verbal Abuse
There are many family caregivers (and professional caregivers) who don't understand what is physically happening to the brain and therefore don't know how to communicate with their loved one. There …
Importance of Support Groups
Many people question if they should attend a support group. There are many valid reasons why caregivers find support groups to be helpful in managing their day to day life with someone with …
