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06.05.2022 A heart warming, awe inspiring documentary on ANC iview about a British actress creating a choir made up off passionate singers with dementia. Well worth a watch.

03.05.2022 This is a brilliant and highly insightful video from the UK about dementia. It offers advice for people with a dementia diagnosis, family, friends and the community at large that is invaluable. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kzk4WG_5oQA

21.04.2022 This one hour show is well worth a watch for anyone living with a diagnosis of dementia or who has a family member or friend with a dementia. https://www.sbs.com.au/ondemand/video/428900419962

27.03.2022 I have been asked a lot recently how I can help support people to live well with dementia during this difficult time. Generally I go to people's houses to see how to make the environment more enabling, but this is impossible at present of course... HOWEVER! With the wonders of tools such as Facetime, Zoom and WhatsApp I am able to be taken through a persons home to see what can be improved upon or changed and can still provide counselling and information sessions using these media tools. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or would like any advice to support you or a person you care for or love who is living with dementia. Together we can make a difference :)

14.01.2022 https://www.psychology.org.au//APS-CCN-IS-COVID-19-Dementi A good read for persons caring for someone living with dementia.

09.01.2022 If you are caring for a family member or friend with dementia, this link is worth a read. Dementia Australia have created fact sheets for people living with dementia, their family and friends. The needs and capacity of people living with dementia must be a priority in response to the coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Dementia Australia.... https://www.dementia.org.au//tips-for-people-living-with-d https://www.dementia.org.au//tips-for-carers-families-and-

07.01.2022 I often get asked by older adults "Is losing my car keys or forgetting something a sign of dementia?" As we age, normal changes within our brains can affect our memory and thinking. Things like forgetting where your car keys are, losing something or forgetting an appointment are all normal age related changes. But there are other things that can also influence our thinking and memory. These include, but are not limited to: Dehydration Nutritional deficiencies Some medications... Hormonal changes Infections or acute illnesses Fatigue Stress, grief, anxiety Pain Depression Signs that you or a person you know may be showing signs of dementia include: Loss of interest in normal daily activities Social withdrawal Problems managing finances Difficulty following a conversation Problems remembering orientation to time, place etc Problems remembering recent events

05.01.2022 I have been asked a lot recently how I can help support people to live well with dementia during this difficult time. Generally I go to people's houses to see how to make the environment more enabling, but this is impossible at present of course... HOWEVER! With the wonders of tools such as Facetime, Zoom and WhatsApp I am able to be taken through a persons home to see what can be improved upon or changed and can still provide counselling and information sessions using these media tools. Please feel free to contact me should you have any questions or would like any advice to support you or a person you care for or love who is living with dementia. Together we can make a difference :)

02.01.2022 This is a simple and useful youtube video that many of you may find useful, from Alzheimer's Research Uk. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HobxLbPhrMc&feature=youtu.be