by Christy Turner | Jul 14, 2019 | "Behaviors", Dementia Care, Driving, Memory Care, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Phil and Christy chat about a solution for when driving is no longer possible, leading to an explanation of the ‘addition before subtraction’ technique. Phil watched a documentary that terrifed him, teeing up Christy for a soapbox moment...
by Christy Turner | Jul 9, 2019 | Driving, Quality of Life
Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa on The Alzheimer’s Podcast, recently talked to me about traveling to his nephew’s graduation and doing a speaking engagement. Phil covered three states in five days. The first part of our conversation explores the rigors...
by Christy Turner | Jul 6, 2019 | Driving, Quality of Life
Phil Gutis, our Assistant Sherpa on The Alzheimer’s Podcast, recently talked to me about traveling to his nephew’s graduation and doing a speaking engagement. Phil covered three states in five days. Quite an Adventure Christy: Phil, you...
by Christy Turner | May 28, 2019 | "Behaviors", Driving, Quality of Life, The Alzheimer's Podcast
In This Episode Phil Gutis answers questions about trying to get him into the shower, lack of structure in a day, and what happens when multitasking and driving collide. Phil is a former New York Times reporter, Alzheimer’s advocate, and a man living with...
by Christy Turner | Mar 17, 2018 | Dementia Care, Driving
The final piece in our series Is It Time for Intervention? focuses on cognitive changes. I chose to do it last, because cognition tends to get the most attention. Changes in other areas are often missed or attributed to something outside of dementia. Download...
by Christy Turner | Feb 3, 2018 | Driving, Quality of Life
We all want to be liked. Duh, right? Have you ever tried being liked and telling your parent or partner what to do? That’s where it can get tricky. Add dementia to the mix, and it can feel like you’re walking a tightrope across the Grand Canyon without a net. At the...
