Recall a time when you succeeded at something or overcame a challenge against the odds. A time when you excelled at something or won a victory you didn’t expect to win. It could be mastering a [...]
Playing simple mind games with ourselves is one of the most powerful ways to improve the quality of our lives. At the start of every day, ask yourself the following questions. Make this a daily [...]
Our DNA is NOT our destiny. Our DNA is merely the beginning of a process – the raw clay. It’s our decisions, choices and lifestyles that create the sculptures in our lives. It isn’t what [...]
Part 1 – To be sung to be sung to the tune of The Twelve Days of Christmas In the first month of 17 My Father asked of me Can you fix my fading memory? In the third month of 17 My Father [...]
There are currently two types of medications available for dementia. The first are known as cholinesterase inhibitors ( eg Rivastigmine or Exelon) and they’re used to treat people with mild to [...]
If you have been given a diagnosis of dementia in Australia, I suggest you contact two organisations: Alzheimer’s Australia – dementia.org.au or 1800 100 500. This is where you will find [...]
My last Health-e-Byte prompted many people to ask the following questions: What if my relative refuses to go to the doctor because they think they’re fine? Are there any symptoms that set off [...]
September has been Dementia Awareness Month and the theme this year is ‘You are not alone’. This refers to the fact that 7 in 10 Australians are affected by dementia in some way – either [...]
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 – [...]
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. [...]
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