“First times” are hard work, especially when you are young or if you have low self esteem. Depending on the type of dementia a person has, as it progresses many daily activities become first time. Robyn Moore taught me about the joy of “first times” for people with dementia, and every time her mother who had advanced dementia asked…
The first time man walked on the moon, the whole world stopped. In fact, most of us can remember exactly where we were when it happened. Virtually the whole world walked beside him, and the excitement and exhilaration that must have been felt by the astronauts and NASA team I am sure will live(d) with…
This short film was shown at the Alzheimer’s Australia 15th National Conference in Hobart, produced by the son of the wonderful and extraordinary Robyn Moore who was the MC at the conference. Make sure you tune into her link, as the short clip is very motivational. Published on May 14, 2013 on YouTube, “Alzheimer’s can be a…
The final day of our conference has opened doors and galvanised change. To commence the proceedings today, a gentleman called Eric from Townsville, living with a diagnosis of dementia was added to the program at short notice and asked to tell his story. Eric’s story clearly showed us the human cost of this hideous disease.…
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