I decided to list the projects and other goals I am working on currently, or have planned for next year, creating not only a very public ‘To do’ list, but as a way as a way of enlisting you as motivational advisors! So here it is; Write every day Abstracts for ADI Taiwan 2013, due 25 October … Continue reading »
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Talking about dementia
I started blogging to record my world. My blog now also tries to highlight the human and personal costs of a diagnosis of dementia, the significant financial impact to individuals and families, and responds to the current status of age appropriate resources and services, or lack thereof, for people diagnosed with younger onset dementia and … Continue reading »
Dementia and Amway
Don’t let dementia become your capricious mistress, something the rest of your life (and that of your family) has to compete with. Don’t live the life of an exile, limited to the symptoms of your or your loved one’s symptoms of dementia. Focus your attention and energy instead on what you have left that is … Continue reading »
A life full of surprises
My dear husband and I constantly discuss our days and the things going on around us, but so often now I have increasing short-term memory loss, so that often it seems like life is full of surprises. He says, but we talked about that last night, or we did that or we went there this … Continue reading »
Please don’t shut us away in the activities room
I strongly believe dementia could be better managed with non-pharmacological interventions used to promote individually perceived wellness and happiness. Often with no treatment options, and the realisation it is a terminal illness, it is a difficult disease to understand. However to accept it as a disease with disabilities to be managed, rather than symptoms contributing … Continue reading »
