In case you have a day where you are bored, stressed, have nothing planned, are not working, or just want to watch something unique and original, thanks to Dennis Frost for finding it, you can today! if you so choose, I do recommend you watch Baghdad Cafe, one of my all time favourite movies and…
In my collaborative #BanBPSD campaign, today I’d like to talk about wandering. This term, along with ALL of the other negative labels in the BPSD guidelines, must become part of the list of words NOT to use in dementia language guidelines. My lovely BUB found and bought this lapel badge for me recently… I’d really…
A diagnosis of dementia The ultimate and final weed-killer More sure to work than Round Up And although environmentally friendly Definitely not humanity friendly With an open heart And a willingness to overcome the loss One is left with only honest and loyal family friends And a global ‘dementia family’ Making dementia Possibly the greatest…
I’ve been a reader of Kahlil Gibran for most of my life, and his book, The Prophet is my favourite. Last night, I had my very foundations of my soul and heart shaken to the core, after receiving an email from someone I thought to be a true friend and remarkable dementia advocate, suggesting the work…
A wonderful lunch to celebrate turning 60 With my immediate family And my very special friends and chosen family I love you ALL Missing some special friends and family Some unable to be there So many no longer with us My actual birthday, the anniversary of a friends husbands death The death of a…
Over the years I’ve developed a few tips for writing, which I found really useful. They differ slightly for blogs, as it is usually recommended for a blog that the content is limited to between 3-500 words, to always use an image and so on. I do try to always use images, and try to…
The two poems quoted below have deeply impacted my life and especially my philosophies and thinking for the last 40 years… And these are a few of my personal mantras, which also support my resilience and optimism: 1. Live every day as if it is your last, just in case it is 2. Everyone is born…
Having been nicknamed Smiley as a young school girl, I can attest to the power of optimism. I found this quote in an airline magazine recently, but forgot to write down who it comes from! Maybe Meryl Streep, but I’m not 100% sure! Anyway, it resonated with me deeply, as I have been innately optimistic…
Life with dementia is one very tough gig. Being a dementia activist though, makes a diagnosis of dementia seem easy! There are 24 hours in every day, and for about 18 of them, when I’m awake, I am constantly thinking of giving up my activism and even the more moderate advocacy. Thankfully people do appreciate…
Jessica Young who is a PhD student at Flinders University and Western University in Canada wrote a review of my first dementia book, and then asked me to respond to her review. The review was published recently in the Dementia Journal, was also published here today, and on her blog, as we have both been granted permission from…
Waking up in the morning to find you still have a pulse Hanging out with positive people who support you Going for a walk or run Great food Good bullet proof coffee Listening to your favourite music Smelling freshly cut roses Meditation or Mindfulness, or both Trying out something new Joining a group of like-minded…
Thanks Ness… a wonderful reminder, and perfect timing xx
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