Christmas is that time of year My credit card bill instils great fear. But it’s worth the joy of bestowing a gift That I know will give my loved ones a lift. It’s also a time people injure [...]
Be careful what you think — our assumptions about ageing actually influence how we age. Harvard University psychologist Ellen Langer tested whether cultural stereotypes contributed to memory [...]
If you knew that doing something you loved — I mean really loved — could give you dementia, would you still do it? What if that ‘thing’ was playing your favourite sport? For instance, boxing, [...]
The Southern Business Women Connect is holding its annual Business Luncheon at the Currumbin RSL on Friday 14th October 2022 from 11am to 3pm and I have been invited as guest speaker. My topic [...]
Are you a teacher, educator or work in a school? If yes, you won’t want to miss this inspiring and stimulating event. I’m honoured to be presenting at the Positive Schools 2022 mental health, [...]
Dementia Action Week takes place during the third week of September every year. It coincides with World Alzheimer’s Day on 21 September, which also happens to be World Gratitude Day. The two [...]
I can’t thank you enough for all the uplifting quotes I received in response to my last email. I was overwhelmed by your enthusiasm, insight and warm words of support. I now have enough quotes [...]
Many of you have asked questions relating to my first autobiographical book In Search of My Father — Dementia is no match for a daughter’s determination and whether I will write a sequel. The [...]
At last, some good news. For the past three decades, the number of people diagnosed with Alzheimer’s and other dementias has been declining across high income countries. Scientists speculate that [...]
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