As the time to provide a submission to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety draws to a close, I remain deeply concerned nothing will change, in spite of the more than 8000 submissions, millions of dollars spent on the Royal Commission, and any likely outcomes or ‘recommendatons’. Historically, the Australian government chooses to…
“If you treat a disease, you win, you lose; if you treat a person, you win, no matter what the outcome.” (Patch Adams) The movie, Patch Adams (which I love), is based on the true story of a heroic man, Hunter “Patch” Adams, determined to become a medical doctor because he enjoys helping people. He…
Last night, I had an interview with Peter Goers, on ABC Radio 8.91 for his raadio segment called Shelfies, on Evenings. This is the information I received from the producer about the program: The segment Shelfies, is centred on a list of pieces of literature which have influenced the guest over their lives – or books…
I recently put together a list of tips for communicating with people with aphasia (and dementia), which were published as part of a blog for Dementia Alliance International; I thought it would be useful posted here. It has become more important to me lately, as my language, speech and communication is changing, and I am…
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, most of the world looked the other way when faced with the reality that even the most basic of human rights were being denied to people with dementia, including at the time of their diagnosis and for the rest of their life thereafter. What this pandemic has done, is to highlight…
During this Coronavirus pandemic throughout the last 9 weeks, it has been both interesting and encouraging to see how we, as a community have all done our best to adapt to this time of dramatic change due to the enforced isolation and social and physical distancing. It really does show just how resilient and resourceful…
Firstly, as we all face the current healthcare crisis, I acknowledge the challenging nature of these times and hope you are all safe and well. I suggest we phone our family and friends, and if that’s difficult, then consider writing a letter or sending a card. I love receiving letters and cards… I’m staying off…
In 2015, Dr Al Power, Daniella Greenwood and I were accused by a young academic of being deeply offensive, and wrong. This was after we had all given keynote presentations at a conference challenging the status quo in dementia care, and in particualr challenging the concept of BPSD. We believed then, and I’m confident I…
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