Caring, Sharing & Preparing for Cognitive Impairment (inc Dementia)
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
‘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 room. The Conference was all about getting the 3 health networks from SA together to share information. My presentation is 11 minutes long and there is a small glitch at 3.09 secs into the video where an incoming call stopped the recording. (Only 10 seconds was missed). I felt privileged to be able to deliver this presentation on behalf of the families and also people with dementia. Lets hope the ..read more
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The Drama Queen With A Caring Heart (Dementia Story)
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 how many valuable tips and scenarios Linda actually mentioned. Linda’s story has a ‘little bit of everything’ and in true Dutch style she refuses to ‘sugar-coat’ issues. I feel privileged to hear her talk about her thoughts and feelings at times of great stress. This interview has some nerves at the start and gets better and better with a very confronting final... Read more"The Drama Queen With A ..read more
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‘Pride of Australia’ Awards 2018 – Put Spotlight on Dementia Downunder
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 choices from dozens of nominations for the popular News Corp awards, devised 14 years ago to celebrate the spirit of those doing extraordinary things to help or save others. Charity worker Rachael Zaltron founded Backpacks4SAKids in 2014 in memory of a friend who died before her dream of becoming a foster carer came true. The charity transforms lives by providing assistance to children in care, homeles ..read more
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Memory Walk 2018 – Support Dementia Australia Now!
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 walk. If you have a friend or loved one with dementia (or who has passed away) or know someone who does, you can run or walk the course to support and honour them. Please join team ‘Dementia Downunder’ and we can walk as a big group. We have some dogs walking as well and they are very welcome. It is a great... Read more"Memory Walk 2018 – Support Dementia Australia Now ..read more
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Dementia Downunder – Keeps on Growing
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
Very proud of our caring and sharing community. Take a bow people….1200 ‘Quality’ Members.     ..read more
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Waltzing Matilda
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 in Melbourne’ DVD. I walked past a tiny older lady who was sitting in front of the tv, and noticed she had a ‘twinkle in her eye’. She summonsed me over with her index finger. I bent down to say ‘hello’ when she cheekily blurted out “Let’s just say ..You are all mine sweetheart… and I would be most honoured if you could take... Read more"Waltzing Matilda ..read more
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Discussions in Dementia – *Coming Soon
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 navigate the ever changing landscape of dementia. I will be talking with family caregivers, paid carers, nurses, doctors, dementia trainers & people with dementia. Each person will have a unique and different story to tell as they candidly discuss all things dementia. Why do a podcast? … To give people an inside look into the lives of Australians from all walks of life impacted by deme ..read more
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Diffusing Anger in Dementia Care
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 pressure and anxiety to name a few. Anger can bring out the worst in people and can often cause them to do or say things they normally wouldn’t. Dementia is tough as each person with dementia is completely unique from the next with individual symptoms and behaviours. Our carers, nurses and medical practioners may sometimes not know enough about the real impact of the condition,... Read more"Diff ..read more
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Doing it for Dementia……”Thank you” for the Nominations
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 accolades is not what I am about, but I do feel privileged as I get so much happiness from making a person with dementia smile. I love it when we find a new way to allow a person with dementia to engage in an activity that others may have thought was not possible. These people matter….every single one of them! We just need to... Read more"Doing it for Dementia……”Thank you” for the Nomina ..read more
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‘Dementia Downunder’ Milestone……Officially Reached.
Dementia Downunder
by Brett
3y ago
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 started ‘DD’ 3 years ago I remember thinking to myself “I wonder how many people could benefit from this?”…..Little did I know how many … and how much I would personally change and positively grow as a person! It also enabled me to have an even more amazing relationship with my Dad ( we hung out more and learnt new ways to communicate). Thank you to all of... Read more"‘Dementia Downunder’ Milesto ..read more
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