Can Adventure Prevent Dementia? interview
Helena was interviewed on Channel 9’s Today Extra show about her new book, ‘Can Adventure Prevent Dementia? – A guide to outwitting Alzheimer’s’
A healthy rhyme for Christmas time
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
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 [...]
We need to change the rules
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, [...]
Come and hear me speak at a fabulous fundraising event in Currumbin
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 [...]
Special event for teachers, educators and school administrators
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, [...]
What is Dementia Action Week? Come and hear me speak!
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 [...]
