Memory-manipulation expert Elizabeth Loftus explains how our memories might not be what they seem — and how implanted memories can have real-life repercussions. Elisabeth doesn’t study memory loss, but rather, false memories, and how our memory or recall can be so different to the reality of an event. What the implication of this is on…
Now… Wondering why yesterday and tomorrow were lurking in the recesses of our mind Stalking, daring, trying to push today into oblivion Every day of waking up a gift Life love and loss Integral parts of the rich pageant of every single day Today , right now, a gift more beautiful than any other
Well, that question is not an easy one to answer although those of you who follow my blog daily will know about Star. She died peacefully in our arms exactly two weeks ago, no longer in pain, and waiting for me in garden in the sky somewhere. For a few days since I couldn’t write anything, nor do…
I’ve been promoting the idea of dementia friendly towns and communities in Australia since meeting Sabine Henry at ADI London in 2012, the woman behind the project in Belgium. Belgium at that time had 25 dementia friendly cities, and the project had been recognised by the World Health Organisation. Alzheimer’s Australia is working hard on this at…
Although I have seen this before, another friend sent it to me today, a very timely reminder about life and friendship and that life is never what you think it is… “A professor stood before his philosophy class and had some items in front of him. When the class began, he wordlessly picked up a very large and…
Ok, so this took me a few moments, but eventually I got it!! I also thought the brain image deserved to appear during Dementia Awareness Month! Ultimately I will have to find other humorous things for my Tuesday theme, as I will run out…
Also posted by Alzheimer’s Australia on Dementia Awareness Day, 21 September… I give up. You will have to open the link below to view the film!!! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bUT3qQFWDvw Published on Sep 19, 2013 http://www.firefilms.com.au A filmmaker’s devotion to her grandmother, who has been living with dementia for 15 years, has been the inspiration behind a film…
This weekend I’ve been at the 8th National Dementia Research Forum in Brisbane, listening to a range of speakers discussing topics about research, knowledge translation, dementia and sexuality, education and intellectual reserve, and quality of life and flourishing. It has been enlightening and a refreshing, albeit tiring experience that was held at QUT, a fabulous…
Don’t quit When your destination seems out of reach Sit down and look behind you You will have come a long way Wherever you might sit right now Once seemed out of reach
I’m often challenged by the fact that conferences, seminars, forums or educational programs about dementia, often marketed to people with dementia (PWD), and as events which are inclusive of them, are organised exclusively by people without dementia, and for the most part, without people with dementia as plenary speakers. Many of you know I have regularly railed against…
We have ended our meeting on a high, full of enthusiasm and ideas for the future voice of people with dementia in Australia. This photo was taken today, with the two people I had not noticed were missing for the shot yesterday. There was also one member not able to be here, so in total…
Today is a historic one for Australia, and especially for people with dementia living here. It is the first meeting of the Alzheimer’s Australia Dementia Advisory Committee, being held during Dementia Awareness Month and Week. With permission, I have published this photo, which includes Glenn Rees, and two staff, Samantha and Ellen. One member was not…
It is a new week, and the fourth day without my beautiful cat Star… Thanks today to AlzheimersWeekly.com, I have a few moments of fresh perspective budding through my grief. To us, she was a person, and a very special member of our family. The more we hurt when someone dies, the more we loved…
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