Dementia ConnectEd

12/08/2026

I came across this TEDx talk by Professor Henry Brodaty on cognitive resilience and thought it was well worth sharing.

One of the things I find so important about this area of research is the reminder that our brains are not simply passive as we age.

There are things we can do to support brain health, keep the brain active and strengthen cognitive resilience.

This is also something I talk about a lot in my work with families living with dementia. While we can’t change a diagnosis, there are still many things we can influence — and understanding what those things are can make a real difference.

This is an engaging and insightful 14-minute watch if you have time.

NOTE FROM TED: This talk only represents the speaker's personal vie...

11/08/2026

𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐝𝐨 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐮𝐩𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐭 𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐥𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚?

For many people, supporting an ageing parent comes at an already very busy stage of life.

You may be juggling work, children or grandchildren, your own home, appointments, finances and all the things that need to get done every day.

Add a dementia diagnosis into the mix, and suddenly the scales start to shift, and overwhelm rears it's ugly head.

People often come to me when things are already becoming difficult or stressful. But I really encourage families to seek guidance and support early.

𝐘𝐨𝐮 𝐦𝐚𝐲 𝐡𝐚𝐯𝐞 𝐪𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐥𝐢𝐤𝐞:
- Why does mum keep repeating herself?
- How can i help her keep doing well?
- Who can help me?
- We've done all the legal things, but I want to know how to make daily life better

Getting the right guidance early gives you time to understand what’s changing, learn what can help and start putting the right support around you and your person 𝐁𝐄𝐅𝐎𝐑𝐄 𝐘𝐎𝐔 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐋𝐋𝐘 𝐍𝐄𝐄𝐃 𝐈𝐓

At Dementia ConnectEd®, I help turn information into understanding - so you can make sense of what’s happening, know what you can do to help, find the right support and feel more confident moving forward.

You don’t need to wait until things become difficult to ask for help.

Starting early gives you more time to understand, plan and put support in place — so you’re better prepared for the road ahead.

If you’re supporting someone living with dementia and would like to learn more about how I can help:

www.dementiac***ected.com.au

21/07/2026

𝐌𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐅𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐠𝐮𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐃𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚

A common change for people living with dementia is that they tire more easily.

The brain often has to work much harder to think, communicate and make sense of what’s happening, which means everyday activities can use more energy than they once did.

Rather than pushing through fatigue, it can help to 𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐠𝐲 𝐥𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐩𝐥𝐚𝐧 𝐚𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐦.

Spreading activities across the day or week, rather than trying to fit too much into one day, can also help conserve energy and support your person to participate at their best.

Understanding fatigue can help you work with your person's energy, making everyday activities more manageable and leaving more energy for the things they enjoy.

For more practical, therapist-guided support for living well with dementia, 𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐭 𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐚𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐞𝐝.𝐜𝐨𝐦.𝐚𝐮.

03/07/2026

A dementia diagnosis can feel overwhelming, but there is still so much that can help.

These 10 evidence-based brain health tips are a great place to start. If you'd like to better understand what's happening in the brain and learn practical ways to support thinking, communication and everyday life, my Live Well with Dementia workshop is designed for families and people living with dementia.

Visit dementiac***ected.com.au to learn more and reserve your place.

02/06/2026

💜 After a dementia diagnosis, many families tell me they feel overwhelmed by appointments, paperwork, and trying to keep track of important information.

In this reel, I share one simple strategy that can help: creating a home medical file.

It's a practical way to stay organised, support communication with healthcare providers, and reduce some of the mental load that often falls on families.

If you'd like more practical, strengths-based strategies like this, I'd love to invite you to my free webinar, Dementia Made Simple™.
https://www.dementiac***ected.com.au/webinar-registration

27/05/2026

In the early stages of dementia, many areas of the brain remain healthy and continue to work well.

By focusing on strengths and engaging in meaningful activity, conversation, and c***ection, we can help support thinking, communication, and confidence.

Want to learn more? Join my free webinar Dementia Made Simple.

🔗 Register here: https://www.dementiac***ected.com.au/webinar-registration

23/05/2026

I recently joined a Support at Home Facebook community group to provide helpful tips and also promote my dementia education program.

Well, this program sounds like a total SH*TSHOW!!!

Having worked in community rehabilitation for over 20 years, I have watched our health system go from:

"What is community therapy?" (that was Perth in 2001)....to providing genuinely person-centred, quality therapy services in the home through home care packages and restorative programs.

Now we have Support at Home, and from what I am seeing, families are stressed, anxious, confused, and spending hours trying to chase down explanations for every single extra billed item.

As a small business owner, I understand the enormous cost of running a business. I understand that hourly rates need to reflect all the extras involved in delivering a quality service.

But W.H.A.T. I.S. G.O.I.N.G. O.N?

Why are families trying to decipher invoices like they need an accounting degree?

Why are people worried about making a phone call because it might trigger another charge?

Why does it seem harder, not easier, to access support?

Maybe I'm missing something, but from the conversations I am reading, many families feel overwhelmed before services have even started.

Support at Home was supposed to simplify things.

At the moment, it aeems like many people are spending more time navigating the system than receiving support from it.

Am I the only one seeing this?

I'd genuinely love to hear other perspectives.

22/05/2026

Supporting a loved one living with dementia?
Learn what's changing and practical ways to support confidence, communication, and c***ection.

Join me for a free 45-minute webinar designed to help you better understand dementia and feel more confident supporting your loved one in everyday life.

What we'll cover:
✅ How the brain works and how dementia can change things
✅ Why conversations and finding words can become difficult
✅ How dementia may affect confidence and relationships
✅ Simple ways to stay c***ected and support communication

📅 Thursday 11 June
🕖 7:00pm AEST | 5:00pm AWST
🎟 Free

Register Here:
https://www.dementiac***ected.com.au/webinar-registration

22/05/2026

Supporting a loved one living with dementia?
Learn what's changing and practical ways to support confidence, communication, and c***ection.

Join me for a free 45-minute webinar designed to help you better understand dementia and feel more confident supporting your loved one in everyday life.

What we'll cover:
✅ How the brain works and how dementia can change things
✅ Why conversations and finding words can become difficult
✅ How dementia may affect confidence and relationships
✅ Simple ways to stay c***ected and support communication

📅 Thursday 11 June
🕖 7:00pm AEST | 5:00pm AWST
🎟 Free

Register Here:

This free online webinar is for families supporting someone living with dementia in the early to middle stages. Amanda Burnby, neurological physiotherapist and dementia consultant, will explain dementia in simple, everyday language and share practical tips to support communication, confidence, c***e...

19/05/2026

Many families feel overwhelmed after a dementia diagnosis and are unsure what to do next, despite reading information online or attending education sessions.

I’m passionate about improving practical post-diagnostic support and helping families feel more confident and supported.

If you know someone caring for a loved one living with dementia, please feel free to share my short online education program

Understanding Dementia is a practical dementia education program for families and carers across Australia, offering clear guidance and support after diagnosis. Dementia ConnectEd