Dementia 

A Speech that left us Speechless

  I was totally moved recently by an 80 year old man with Dementia called David. In the middle of a recent lunchtime in the dining room at the aged care home, he stood up in front of 40 other residents and carers, as he had something very important to say. Pots were clanging, people were talking and the ambience of the room was busy and stressful. David pushed back his chair, stood up, and then loudly addressed the room. ” Excuse me everyone, my name is David for those…

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Dementia 

David’s Speech Stirs the Emotions

  I was totally inspired recently by a 75 year old man with dementia called David who in the middle of yesterday’s lunch at the aged care home, stood up in front of 40 other residents and carers, as he had something very important to say. Pots were clanging, people were talking and the ambience of the room was busy and stressful. David pushed back his chair, stood up, and projected his voice over the din ” Excuse Me everyone my name is David for those that don’t know me,…

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