Any one who has worked in the health care industry or has had a dementia patient at home knows how behaviors can literally change overnight when someone has an UTI. Almost any "challenging" behavior …
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 …
Apathy vs. Depression
What's the difference? "Apathy and depression are two conditions that have been studied extensively in psychology. Apathy refers to the lack of interest that can be seen in a person. …
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 …
Making Good Memories
I have just returned from a dream-trip of a lifetime. This trip has been on my "bucket list" for years and I will carry the memories with me forever... so many over the top experiences. I've known …
5 Stages of Parkinson’s Disease
When people see a picture of Michael J. Fox, I believe they automatically think of Parkinson's Disease. He is the one person who we associate with this disease because he is so well known and has …
