‘Dementia Downunder’ Milestone……Officially Reached.
I am really proud about reaching 1000 members for Dementia Downunder. It shows that ‘DD’ is a valuable resource required in the community to help families and carers impacted by Dementia. When I...
View ArticleDoing it for Dementia……”Thank you” for the Nominations
I received an email today advising me that I have been nominated for a ‘2018 Pride of Australia’ medal. I am really humbled to be nominated, and do not have a clue who kindly put me forward? Personal...
View ArticleDiffusing Anger in Dementia Care
This post is probably not what you expect. Anger is an emotion that stirs up individuals, it negatively impacts on your body, and can even lead onto medical conditions such as heart disease, high blood...
View ArticleDiscussions in Dementia – *Coming Soon
Welcome to the innovative new podcast series that delves into the highs and lows of caring for people of all ages who are battling dementia. Tune in to me chatting with everyday Australians as they...
View ArticleWaltzing Matilda
I wanted to share a ‘magical moment’ in the nursing home yesterday. I was rounding up men for Men’s Group in the large communal room where the residents were watching none other than ‘Andre Rieu- Live...
View ArticleDementia Downunder – Keeps on Growing
Very proud of our caring and sharing community. Take a bow people….1200 ‘Quality’ Members.
View ArticleMemory Walk 2018 – Support Dementia Australia Now!
Want to stop dementia and feel good about it in the process? Consider joining the Memory Walk 2018. I support this event every year and like to remember my Dad as I walk with friends and family as I...
View Article‘Pride of Australia’ Awards 2018 – Put Spotlight on Dementia Downunder
A CHARITY worker, teacher, school student and consumer adviser at the Royal Adelaide Hospital are the 2018 SA Pride of Australia winners. The inspiring community-minded quartet are the stand out...
View ArticleThe Drama Queen With A Caring Heart (Dementia Story)
Here it is everyone, Grab a coffee and a couple of Tim Tams as you prepare to listen to Linda Booth open her world to us. Linda simply ‘keeps things real…’. Upon hearing the interview back I realized...
View ArticleCaring, Sharing & Preparing for Cognitive Impairment (inc Dementia)
‘Caring, Sharing & Preparing for Cognitive Impairment Conference’ – NRAH – 9/3/18 This presentation was one I took very seriously. There was 200 Doctors, Nurses and Medical Professionals in the...
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