What is dementia? Part 2
There is no time today to write a blog, or for anything other than adding this graphic, which is also from our book, Diagnosed with Alzheimer’s or another dementia released last week. Like the umbrella graphic from a couple of days ago, this does not outline every single symptom, but is an overview of what to expect…
Remembering Peter Watt (Snr)
For my series during #DAM2016 on remembering those people I have loved and who have died due to complications of any type of dementia, today I am remembering my father in law, Peter Watt (August 6, 1934 – May 29, 2012) who had Parkinson’s disease and Lewy Body Dementia. He taught me about ‘family’ love, the type…
Alzheimer’s Australia Communique 2016
Last week, I was privileged to be one of 17 people with dementia to participate in a Parliamentary Summit, alongside 44 family care partners, the CEO Carol Bennett, President Graeme Samuel and a number of staff from Alzheimer’s Australia. From the media release: “The Communique has been developed by consumers from across the country attending…
I could live here…
I am delighted to share this very short video about Group Homes Australia, the one residential dementia and aged care group home I believe I would be happy to live in… and I would also love Maria who works there, to look after me! I don’t usually so actively promote private or any businesses, but this one is…
Finding calm in the midst of a storm
Living with dementia is like always being in the middle of a storm, or a potential storm, with someone or something. Either we are struggling to know how to make a cup of coffee or get dressed, and wondering if we have taken our tablets or even what to do in the shower is what…
Onwards and upwards through the fog
This is for all my friends living with dementia, who have good day, bad days, and downright shitty days. Otis Clay: “The only way is up”