Jessica Kingsley Publishers in the UK sent me a few questions to answer about what is was like when first diagnosed with dementia, how dementia has impacted my life and family, and on living beyond dementia, continuing to study and much more… you can hear my response here. My book “What the hell happened to…
The brief online introduction on The Book Depository says: “Kate Swaffer was just 49 years old when she was diagnosed with a form of younger onset dementia. In this book, she offers an all-too-rare first-hand insight into that experience, sounding a clarion call for change in how we ensure a better quality of life for…
There was a time when my house was immaculate, the pillowslips AND the sheets were ironed, and in fact, ironing as a topic here has been a bit hit in the past! Everything in the cupboards were aligned, all clothing in the wardrobe and drawers were ironed perfectly and in neat piles, or hanging with matching coat…
I wrote the following about grief on Facebook recently, and feel that grief can be the biggest, sometimes the darkest times of our lives, and yet, very often the most beautiful part as well. “Grief is that devastatingly painful but incredible and beautiful expression of your love … It’s ok and it’s yours and don’t let anyone…
Life Is for living For dreaming And for learning Life Is for crying For healing And for moving on Life Is for remembering Sweet times And for family and friends Life With fading memories Is a roller coaster of loss and grief Life With dementia Can still be fun
Well, today is actually the day! My book on living beyond dementia is officially released, although, as yet I have not even seen a copy; it is only a very few lucky people in the UK have actually seen it. So, when (if) I get a copy, I’ll take a photo and add it here! It’s been…
The 7th Annual National Dementia Conference will take place on 21-22 March 2016 at the Novotel Brisbane, and is proudly supported by Alzheimer’s Australia, the Australia Journal of Dementia Care, the Australian Pain Society and the Joanna Briggs Institute. Day 2 of this conference, which I was a delighted to be a key-note speaker at…
Write for between 10 minutes – 5 hours Every single day Bar for one regular day off each week The time you choose only depicts one thing How long it will take you to write a book Turn it into an online blog A blog, with followers is what keeps you writing It makes it a…
It may not be true everywhere in the world just now, but here in Australia where I live, the sun is almost always shining, even in winter. It may be too hot some of the time, but the beauty and radiance of our clear blue skies and sunshine always helps one to feel like getting out of bed…
I did a lot of learning this week!
I sat and cried for a while… I cried for those people who I miss and still love who have left this world I cried for the babies I lost in utero I cried for my friends who have lost people they loved I cried for having dementia I cried for all the other people with dementia…
Today is one of those days I feel like hiding under the blankets all day, although where I live, that would be a tad warm as it’s very hot here this summer! Anyway, I suspect, sweat droplets would take over from tear droplets eventually and it will all be ok! But it doesn’t feel ok just…
We need to learn to speak in such a way that others will want to listen, and listen in such a way that others will want to talk to you. Of course, this means writing or communicating in any form, in such a way that others will want to listen to you; it does not only apply…
Apart from the thrill of finding out one of my blogs titled The Power of Language was the top resource for Cosmopolita Scotland late last year, I remain confused that people find it so challenging to respect the wish of many, not to PUBLICLY refer to people with dementia as sufferers. Yes, I am happy about this……
On January 21st, 8pm in Australia, 9.30am in the UK, mid afternoon in the USA, I will be holding a Q & A on Twitter for its release. Yes, it will be out that day… I think I am as nervous as I am excited! Jessica Kingsley Publishers (JKP), who are publishing my book will be online as well.…
You must be logged in to post a comment.