It was an honour to win the esteemed Australian of The Year Award in SA for 2017, and to now be representing South Australia in January 2017. As a finalist last year, it was more than amazing to be nominated again, and even more incredible to not only be a finalist again this year, but to…
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…
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…
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…
Well… coming, but perhaps not soon enough! We were promised this would be ready for Dementia Awareness Month, and yes, I suppose it will we, but not until the 15th at least , so disappointing not to be able to tell you it is available now when we are four days into the month. Even the websites…
Well, technically it is Day 2 of #DAM2016 in Australia, but as it is before midnight on September 1 in the UK, I could also say it is Day 1 of #WAM2016! I have not been here at all lately, in part due to health issues but also trying almost desperately to keep up with my studies.…
Todays blogpost is an update of various opportunities to be involved or to see more of the work of DAI. Please also support us with a donation whenever you can, as the work we do directly supports people living with dementia to have a better quality of life. For those of you who missed it,…
This is the most common thing I hear from people about my diagnosis of dementia, and is possibly the most common others with dementia talk about. Even some people with dementia say it to me; yes, even when they themselves know how insensitive it is to hear it said. It is an odd conundrum, and one…
How do people, who are living with the symptoms of dementia and which is causing increasing cognitive disabilities, including memory loss, reduced cognitive abilities and changing emotions and behavioural responses, work together cohesively and without getting upset occasionally? One of the things I hear over and over again from this supporting someone with dementia, relates…
It is Saturday in Australia, and the first thing I’d like to do is say Happy Birthday to Shibley Rahman, a friend and colleague who will wake up in London, hopefully to a sunny day! It is not a great shot of me, but the flowers surrounding the entrance of the Bloomsbury Hotel in London…
Later today, there is to be a Twitter chat about Language and dementia, so if you want to join us use the hashtag #demphd and you’ll find me tweeting as @KateSwaffer plus you might find @DementiaAlliance and many others getting involved. The debate on language is usually rather robust, and it will be a good lead in…
It has certainly been an interesting couple of weeks in England and Scotland, and on my last day here when we had planned to visit some dear friends south of London, we have both been too unwell so instead I have attempted to catch up on a few things like blogging, especially as I don’t think I have written…
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