Mind Of Fog

30/05/2021

Check out our final (short) blog post if you haven't done so already!
https://mindoffog.com/2021/05/24/looking-after-ourselves/
Thank you all so much for your support on this 6 week university project! It has been an incredible journey. If you're not sure where to head to next I suggest checking out Dementia Australia

29/05/2021

Arts and Crafts can be another outlet for keeping your mind active, and that can include the following activities...

28/05/2021

Another way to exercise the brain is to read and write in some way, shape or form on a regular basis

28/05/2021

Ways to help keep your brain active in hopes of preventing dementia!!

27/05/2021

While no one is entirely safe or unlikely to get dementia, there are certain things we can do to live healthier that may be a pivotal way to prevent the likelihood of progression of dementia

23/05/2021

While initially the campaign was due to end today it has been extended until the 28th of May (Friday) so get ready for a nice week in review!!

23/05/2021

Welcome back to the last Fun Tip Funday!! 😢Today we have the last two tips on how to communicate better with someone living with dementia! ❤️💜💙

Tip 10: Avoid contradicting what someone with dementia says as this can create anxiety and make them feel self-conscious

Tip 11: Avoid saying "I've told you this before!" to someone that is living with dementia. Not only is this a degrading comment but it can also make them feel rather self-conscious

23/05/2021

What comes to mind when you think of music therapy?

23/05/2021

Music also tends to evoke what seems like second nature responses like singing or humming, movement and brief interactive moments with loved ones ❤️💜💙

23/05/2021

As we are nearing towards the final days of this campaign, I'd like to know your thoughts on how we've done so far and especially this week's blog in case you haven't checked it out already!

Find it at: https://mindoffog.com/2021/05/17/music-therapy/

19/05/2021

Just Beautiful... In case you didn't understand what she said her words were: "It made me emotional"
** Have some spare tissues with you for this one**

Grab a tissue, brace yourself for an extreme case of goosebumps and enjoy what might be the most beautiful video of the year.It shows Marta C Gonzalez, a for...

19/05/2021

“But the research also shows that there is nothing that will 100% protect you... If the monster wants you, it’s going to get you… I need a heart so pure, that even if it’s stripped bare by dementia it will survive”
https://ted.com/talks/alanna_shaikh_how_i_m_preparing_to_get_alzheimer_s?utm_source=twitter.com&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=tedspread via
TedTalk

When talking about dementia, there is still a fear and sense of denial around it that "It will never happen to me", but it's essential to know that doing nothing ever makes the situation better, or for that matter, prevent it. It is real. It needs to be brought to light for all.

When faced with a parent suffering from Alzheimer's, most of us respond with denial ("It won't happen to me") or extreme efforts at prevention. But global health expert and TED Fellow Alanna Shaikh sees it differently. She's taking three concrete steps to prepare for the moment -- should it arrive -...