The value of spaced repetition, which wikipedia says is “an evidence-based learning technique that is usually performed with flashcards” is perhaps why I actively repeat myself a lot. Perhaps my blog and the BanBPSD posts can be considered flashcards! Evidence suggests that after about six repititions, knowledge starts to become embedded. It feels like the right…
Todays’ blogpost begins with a petition I have signed, and which I’d encourge you to read, sign and share. Please. People with dementia should not be harmed by drugs that are fast tracked for approved, after accelerated drug trials, and which are known to be unsafe. People with dementia are not lab rats or mice.…
‘How can we redress and repair violence, abuse and neglect of people living with dementia in residential aged care?’ People living with dementia have been subject to significant harm, including violence, abuse, and neglect in aged care in Australia. Yet, this harm is rarely recognised and redressed. People living with dementia in aged care, as well as…
Movie Spoiler Alert. We recently watched a movie featuring Tom Hanks called ‘Otto’ which was poignant, sweet and funny. Hanks is an incredible actor and I was looking forward to seeing it, and from the trailer, thought it was going to be a modern day improved version of ‘Gumpy Old Men’. However, it may be…
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