Try as I might, I am currently really struggling to convince a group of global researchers on the importance of adding two simple things to a list of possible interventions following a diagnosis of dementia. It has got to the point, I feel discriminated and stigmatised by them, as most in the group generally seem…
The quest for a more positive public narrative about those of us diagnosed with dementia, and on attitudes about the way a person and their family might choose (and be able) to live with dementia continues. Currently, living too positively with dementia, being remotely functional, and even having fun with it too often gets those…
The short Vimeo I am posting below today was made by a friend and colleague in Scotland, which I found to be incredibly profound. For me, it spoke mostly about truth. But it also speaks about lies and deception, and arrogance and the lack of scrutiny. As I have become what others often tell me…
Hello. It has been about a week since I last posted a blog, and I decided to start the new year with one which was posted on the International Day of persons with Disabilities on December 3, 2018, on why employers should employ people with disabilities. So, I’m beginning the year here with a mataphorical…
In the last few weeks, there have been a few articles, blogs or tweets on the impact of others publicly doubting a persons diagnosis of dementia, which I am highlighting here for your weekend reading! One tweet by a professional last week claimed with certainty some people don’t have dementia. Whilst it didn’t name anyone,…
Following on from yesterdays blog, I am today highlighting a very important and relevant Dementia Alliance International (DAI Webinar that is on later this week. Our presenter is Associate Professor Lee-Fay Low from Sydney University, presenting Rehabilitation for dementia: Evidence & Opportunities. It is one event, set in different time zones. See below for the times and register…
Last week, I presented at an online Webinar for brainXchange, with friend and colleague, Monica Cations. I’m not so great lately at promoting events or activities here, or even writing blogs, so thought I’d make up for it today! The session was called Rehabilitation as the future of dementia care. My presentation, Dementia as a Cognitive…
