In my continuing series on What is dementia?, for part 3, I am explaining in more detail, the two infographics published earlier this month.Please do let me know if I have any information incorrect! I am doing my best to ensure it is both accurate and easily understood by those of us living with or supporting…
I’d have to say, I am ‘exhaustipated’! No doubt, the whole dementia community is as well, as September is always a huge month for advocacy. With everything that is going on including my studies, Dementia Alliance International, and my personal life and health, it is certainly an interesting time. Thanks most of all to my best friend,…
There is no time today to write a blog, or for anything other than adding this graphic, which is also from our book, Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia released last week. Like the umbrella graphic from a couple of days ago, this does not outline every single symptom, but is an overview of what to expect…
If you want to learn how to reduce your risk, restore your health, and even reverse the course of Alzheimer’s and dementia, don’t miss this free groundbreaking series … “Mark your calendar for September 21st, World Alzheimer’s Day, as host Peggy Sarlin interviews 14 of the world’s leading experts in Alzheimer’s and dementia. Over the…
Currently I am working on a piece titled “What is dementia?” which I have decided to turn into a short series of blogs. So often, I am asked questions that I had imagined health practitioners would (and should) actually know the answers to if they are working in the field of dementia, but even some of the…
I’ve been trying to post more regular boots for World Alzheimer’s Month 2016, and felt it appropriate today to would share one that may be mildly contentious. If it is something I believe needs to be said, then one way or another, I usually get around to saying it; I thought I’d take a risk just for Friday, which is often referred…
Yesterday I had the pleasure of being a guest speaker at a Baptist Care “Stories of me” event in Sydney; a long way, and tiring, but worth it as it is imperative our voice is heard or nothing will ever change. The event was really interesting. It is always poignant for me to listen to family care…
It’s a very strange place Inside a Graviton Thoughts swirling around Inside my head Lost to reason Memory disappears in 10 seconds Time stands still The blank page stares back Life with dementia In spite of the gifts Of living beyond dementia Are the moments of despair
Today, I need to remind myself I can still laugh, even with dementia… and that it is not alway a miserable experience.
For my continuing series of World Alzheimer’s Month / Dementia Awareness Month 2016 #WAM2016 #DAM2016 blogs, the post today is about the impact of hearing and reading about possible cures, and failed research. Members of Dementia Alliance International, and the much wider community of people with dementia and our families, are constantly being bombarded with this or that…
Every day, either in a quote within a picture, or on an email footer or article about dementia, I see the wish for “A World without Alzheimer’s (or Dementia)”. For World Alzheimer’s Month 2016, please let’s all start being realistic. Every time I see these quotes, I think to myself, “How ridiculous, especially when we are not…
In my series for Dementia Awareness Month 2016 #DAM2016 #WAM2016 of blogs, today again I continue to remember family and friends who are no longer with us, but who also were diagnosed with any type of a diagnosis of dementia. Today I remember the late Richard Taylor Ph.D. A hero is an ordinary individual who finds…
This video Alone through Iran is of one woman’s journey across Iran and it is likely to change your heart… and soul. It is a moving journey of discover and love, something we all need more of, and a beautiful reminder to love more and judge less for World Alzheimer’s Month 2016 #WAM2016 Dementia Awareness Month 2016 #DAM2016
To make a change from my blogs of remembrance, I thought I’d focus on the Kiama Dementia Friendly Community Pilot Project in my attempt to post daily blogs for #WAM2016 #DAM2016. Yes, I know yesterday one did not arrive, but I accidentally posted two on Sunday! To say Kiama has ‘done it again Sam!’ is…
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