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Hi, we are Elizabeth and Pamela, welcome to our blog.

This is where you’ll find not only new articles and information on Alzheimers, but also Pam’s inspirational and sometimes frustrating Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie. Her honest and open diary-style updates will strike a cord with everybody who understands Alzheimers, while at the same time offering a daily insight to those who are unfamiliar with the condition.

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Have you a tip to share?

Following closely on the heels of Dementia week, has been our final decision in the selection process for all the stories, poems and anecdotes to be included in our next book.

Due out mid-2009 we have decided to change the format slightly from our first book, Stolen Moments. The change though is in adding content not taking it away.

The change is in keeping with our aim to support those living with Alzheimer's, whether they be family, friends, carers or those diagnosed with the disease. As a result, we are asking for your help.

Do you have a tip relating to living with Alzheimer's that you would like to share with us?

It might be something big or perhaps something you do without thinking. Pam, for example, has placed a teddy bear key-ring on the door lever on the inside of her passenger car door. A simple thing to do, but it means that her mother no longer fumbles to find the right lever to pull to get out the car by herself.

I bet if you think about it you'll come up with a bundle of ideas. You don't have to be a writer to share them, simply follow the link below and fill in the form we have set up specially for you.

Every tip, no matter how small, is bound to make somebody's life a little easier.

Dementia Week in Australia

Well it's been a busy week and a half for Pamela and me. Over here in Australia, Dementia Week has just ended, but while it was happening we were absolutely delighted to be involved in a variety of radio interviews and even a book signing at Myer in Perth.

Thank you to everybody for their support and if you didn't actually get to hear us talk on the radio below is a link to an ABC interview I did. Simply click on the link, scroll down the new page to where you see the picture of our book and then click on the download button.

Sharing Tips

Have your tip on living with Alzheimer's Disease published in our next book.

Conscious Living Expo

Are you going to the Conscious Living Expo?

If so, why not call in and see Pam and myself? We'll be on stand number G12.

We'll also be giving a couple of free talks. On Thursday 4th at 3.45pm, Pam will be talking about our book, Stolen Moments. While on Friday 5th at 3pm, I'll be talking about writing your life story.

The Conscious Living Expo is being held September 4 - 7 at the Claremont Showgrounds Exhibition Centre, Claremont, WA. Entry to this expansive expo is $15.50, but all Dad's get in free on Sunday since it will be Father's Day.

We look forward to seeing you there.

Pam's Award

As anyone who has actually met her probably knows Pam has done some wonderful things for the community (on top of being the person who conceived the idea of Life's Inspirational Moments that is). Well, I heard some wonderful news last week and wanted to pass it on. She has once again been recognised for all that she has done.

At a delightful breakfast last Sunday Pam was presented with the Stella Giles Award of Excellence by the WA Soroptimists. We were so thrilled.

What's more the award comes with a cheque which means we can now put into place some of the projects we have been planning in order to offer more support to carers.

So, congratulations Pam and thank you Soroptimists.

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #22 - I remembered ...

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #21 - What happened to your tablets?

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #20 - These new tablets make me sick

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #19 - They are building more homes

We're coming to the East Coast

Yes, it's official, Pamela and I will be travelling to the East Coast of Australia for a book tour! We are so excited about it.

Please mark the date in your diary, we will be arriving in Sydney on Monday 16th June and travelling around for a week.

Along with the radio and television interviews, we would love the opportunity to do some book signings, talks and workshops. So if you would like us to attend an event or book us for an event, please just ask.

Perhaps you're involved, or know somebody involved, with Alzheimers and would like to get together a group of co-workers, friends, carers or students. Perhaps you're part of a writing group and would like to know more about the production side of the book.

Whatever the reason, if this opportunity appeals, just send us an email and we'll be happy to see what we can work out.

Wake Up on Channel 31 with Stolen Moments

This is a message to all you early risers out there.

Channel 31 (or Access 31, depending on what you call it) has kindly invited us to be interviewed on their early morning television show 'Wake Up! WA'. And since it's to be live it will definitely be an early morning for us.

For those not familiar with Channel 31 it's a free to air, West Australian community television channel. Anyway here are the details for those who will be by a television: Thursday 5th June at 7am.

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #18 - Even doctors can be fooled

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #17 - Precious Moments

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #16 - Where Did That Mean Streak Come From?

Have a flick through today's West Australian

For anybody who lives in our wonderful state and gets a chance to look in today's 'West', Stolen Moments has a full page article on page 2 of the Health and Medicine Section.

Well, when I say full page article, half of it is writing, half is photos (just so that you don't miss it). And for those of you who are fed up hearing what Pamela and I have to say, you'll be pleased to hear that 2 of the other writers were interviewed as well.

Beth Russell and Nick Catania very kindly agreed to talk about their experiences with Alzheimers and Stolen Moments. Our grateful thanks to both of you.

So don't forget: The West, Wednesday 7th May, Health and Medicine section.

SBS Radio Interview

A little while ago Pamela and I were interviewed about our book, Stolen Moments, by Peggy Giakoumelos of SBS World View radio. Delightful lady.

Anyway for anybody who may have missed the interview, but would like to have heard it, you can now listen to it online. The link is below.

If you have the appropriate software on your computer I found clicking the 'Play MP3' the easiest option.

Supporting Friends

Supporting friends who have recently been diagnosed with Alzheimers, or become a carer, is an important but

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #15 - Welcome to the world of Aunty Norrie

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #14 - Going to hospital

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #13 - Get out and don't come back!

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #12 - Not 1 but 6 Carers!

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #11 - The Carers ate my biscuits!

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #10 - I don't need help showering!

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Adventures with Mum and Aunty Norrie #9 - Why do they have to interfere? My system works fine.