Jeff Goins wrote in his newsletter recently, “The problem with “too much” is it’s not enough. Not for some people. Too much tweeting, too much talking, too much selling — these are all subjective, determined by someone else’s preference and worldview. What feels like an overwhelming series of broadcasts to one person is near silence…
The following is a reflection I wrote after my first piece of writing done for a university writing course, writing about a place, and I chose to write about the new place I was in, living with dementia, which ended up being published: “I have chosen my newly diagnosed dementia as a place to write…
This report is a sad exposé of how the general community view dementia in general, and especially the people diagnosed with dementia. Its findings show 50.8% of the respondents agreed that people with dementia cannot be expected to have a meaningful conversation, and 11.7% of respondents said that they would avoid spending much time with…
Ita Buttrose is the President of and Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Australia, and is passionate about improving outcomes for people living with dementia and their families. Watch her speech National Press Club: Ita Buttrose, and the ABC 7.30 Report where she discusses the importance of raising awareness around dementia. She cared for her father and discovered…
Alzheimer’s Australia SA is going to regions across South Australia to listen to people living with dementia, their families and carers and service providers. They want to know the top issues facing people living with dementia What is being done. What is not being done. Key actions in the regions to meet the needs of…
Transcendental Meditation (TM) has been a part of my daily life since 1979, and I find it has been the one constant that always helps me to relax deeply. It has been said that 20 minutes of TM is the equivalent to 2 hours of deep sleep, and as I have survived on less sleep…
Often ready to have a good rant, and then encouraged by friends, I have now set up onebigrant You may wish to join me there?! Karen will be a guest author or responder if I can ever work how to set that up. Eliza, you might be able to help me, as I know you…
Since starting this blog and have started writing daily, it seems I simply cannot stop, and my personal writing goals are growing, and my days are mostly spent with my trust little pc. The words that spring forth are not often academic or even very intellectual, but I try for honesty and openness. Occasionally on…
My girlfriend Karen gave me juggling balls for my birthday, and a copy of this article. For everyone out there with dementia, or who is over 18, I strongly suggest you start juggling! It is fun, and according to this article, very good for your brain function. I’ve added in into my daily regime of…
The following blurb is from the announcement of the 2012 ACS SA & NT Excellence Awards and might be of interest to you. It was from the news item posted on ECH’s website news page. “The Media Award “recognises an individual or organisation whose efforts result in the positive portrayal of older people, and/or aged…
For a long time, I have believed if we spent the same time on our relationships as we do on our activities and work, there would be a lot fewer divorces or strained families and friendships. Before we get a job, most of us have to do some study or training, in an effort to…
It’s always exciting reaching another birthday, in part because I am still alive, I have a wonderful husband and two amazing adult children, loving family and friends, and a beautiful home. But it is also amazing because my life has been so rich with experiences, the good the bad and the downright ugly! The wisdom…
Early intervention is an important key to increasing opportunities for social engagement for a person diagnosed with dementia. With an early diagnosis, people with dementia are not only more likely to want to remain engaged in their current communities, but are more able to be. Obviously, a dementia friendly environment is pivotal to social engagement.…
When I started my food business, I put an ad in the paper for a head waiter, and ended up employing this guy called Branko Kostovic, who some readers of my blog will remember. He was from Croatia and he was a sensational head waiter, and although back living overseas, I still call him my…
Is Web 2.0 and user-generated content the ultimate realisation of participatory democracy, and does it bring about benefits for societies and the world beyond its entertainment value? This is a question I have been exploring for some years, and so I have decided to bore you with my research about it. I researched and wrote…
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