Who cares for the carer?
What do people remember most about you? It isn’t what you say or even what you do for them. It’s how you make them feel. The better you feel, the better you make others feel. Self [...]
How will you celebrate World Gratitude Day tomorrow?
Can you remember a time when you felt really happy or excited about something? Getting engaged – Your wedding day – The birth of your child – Landing your dream job – [...]
How do you celebrate World Gratitude Day when you have dementia?
Dr Helena Popovic discusses how anyone – even someone with dementia – can experience gratitude – and how it can transform our lives.
Dementia Awareness Month
Dr Helena Popovic discusses Dementia Awareness Month. The theme this year is: ‘You are not alone.’
How to care for a loved one with dementia
Maintaining a sense of meaning and purpose remain critically important for someone who has dementia. How can a carer facilitate this?
Protein Power
The word protein comes from the Greek ‘proteios’ meaning ‘primary’ or ‘first rank’ because proteins are an indispensable nutrient in the human diet. They are a vital component of every cell in [...]
Adventure beats Dementia!
Tim Webster and Brigitte Duclos speak to Dr. Helena Popovic to find out 20 things you can do to lower your risk of dementia.
Is sitting the new smoking?
Tim Webster and Brigitte Duclos speak to Dr. Helena Popovic to learn why the longer you sit the shorter your life.
The eyes are the window to the brain
Sun-speckled delicate beads of rain were trickling down our living room window when I noticed a vivid rainbow diving into the lake behind our house. ‘Hey Dad, come and see the rainbow!’ I called. [...]
