“First times” are hard work, especially when you are young or if you have low self esteem. Depending on the type of dementia a person has, as it progresses many daily activities become first time. Robyn Moore taught me about the joy of “first times” for people with dementia, and every time her mother who had advanced dementia asked if she had any daughters, eventually Robyn would remind her mother she did, and her mother would get really excited as if she had met her for the very first time. I’ve met Robyn a number of times, and always find listening to her, and spending a few minutes with her uplifting and highly motivational. Enjoy her promo clip on YouTube. It feels a bit like a first time for me today for various reasons, hence re-connecting with Robyn here! Enjoy…
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Kate I have never heard of Robyn until now. Thanks for introducing! Angie x
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glad to be the one to introduce the two of you! x
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Kate, once again, thank you for introducing me to such a special and inspirational person. Robyn gave me a lot to think about during this vast recuperation period.
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My pleasure… I have a ‘Robyn fix’ quite often via this little video clip! xx
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Hi Kate, I am an aged care nurse in Armidale NSW, I want to share with you a country music song I saw the film clip for yesterday – for the first time. It is beautiful and raises awareness. “Raymond” – Brett Eldridge.
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Thanks Wendy… I’ll try and find it to listen to when I get home (currently in Sydney!).
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Thanks Kate. I love hearing Robyn. I hope she will again grace us in Perth April 2015? Take care, Denise x
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Yes, I love her too! Not sure about Perth… goind point though, thanks for reminding me! x
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