Hopefully this blog makes even a little bit of sense, although as I read and edit it, I’m a bit concerned. Anyway, my goal is for you to consider the first list, as if it were you. Ask yourself… When you’re having a bad day, are struggling to do something, or things are going wrong,…
Long title, long standing problem. And about which I have a question. “Tardive dyskinesia is a side effect of antipsychotic medications. These drugs are used to treat schizophrenia and other mental health disorders. TD causes stiff, jerky movements of your face and body that you can’t control. You might blink your eyes, stick out your tongue,…
I recently put together a list of tips for communicating with people with aphasia (and dementia), which were published as part of a blog for Dementia Alliance International; I thought it would be useful posted here. It has become more important to me lately, as my language, speech and communication is changing, and I am…
I discovered this recording of a presentation I made in 2017 in Singapore online at 5am today… I was surprised as I don’t recall being asked if it was ok to record it, or upload it, but I’m not worried, as most things I have done in the #dementia space are out there anyway! Unbelievably,…
It is not too late to register for this important DAI Webinar, being held tomorrow, presented by Dr Linda Steele, BA, MPIL, PhD and Bobby Redman, BA, MA. Wednesday, May 27, 2020 (USA/CA/UK/EU) Thursday, May 28, 2020 (AU/NZ/JP/SGP/TWN) Please note: it is one event, set in a number of different time zones. About the Webinar: Dr Steele…
This quote is extremely relevant to me, and it is most definitely time for me to let go more, and to occasionally let others know I need help or support, instead of bearing the often heavy load of too many things for so many others. People don’t often check in with me, not because they…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world looked the other way when faced with the reality that even the most basic of human rights were being denied to people with dementia, including at the time of their diagnosis and for the rest of their life thereafter. What this pandemic has done, is to highlight…
At this difficult time, we all need inspiration! Whitney Hoston has always given me that; I hope this song does for you, and let’s hope we can all look back on it soon as One moment in time…
The warehousing of our most vulnerable… older people who need assisted living, and people with dementia has consistently failed them. In Australia there is a Royal Commission into this; however I’d suggest the Coronavirus has highlighted this much more than the #ACRC. The current Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted this, perhaps more than ever before. Sadly,…
This interesting article published in the Harvard Business Review, highlighted to me on Twitter by a friend Shibley Rahman @dr_shibley recently, titled Make Yourself Immune to Secondhand Stress, (2015), has reminded me that our moods (and responses) affect others. It is especially important when someone has dementia, either living with others at home, or in aged care or a…
In case you need any inspiration today, watch and listen to the late Dr Richard Taylor talk about dementia in 2009. He continues to be my inspiration, and a man I feel so blessed to have called a dear friend.
Over the years I’ve written and spoken about optimism often, and whether it is something we are just born with, or like resilience, if it can also be a choice. I still believe it’s a choice, and is worth the effort it sometimes takes. In a blog Optimism and Dementia, published a couple of years…
During this Coronavirus pandemic throughout the last 9 weeks, it has been both interesting and encouraging to see how we, as a community have all done our best to adapt to this time of dramatic change due to the enforced isolation and social and physical distancing. It really does show just how resilient and resourceful…
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