Listen as Dr. Jennifer Bute shares why dementia has been an unexpected gift.

Dr. Jennifer Bute lives in a Dementia inclusive retirement village. Previously she worked in Africa as a doctor before working as a GP for 25 years involved in medical education. She was diagnosed with dementia ten years ago. She speaks at conferences and on the radio and has been involved in television programs raising awareness and understanding dementia. She passionately believes more can be done to improve both the present and the future for those living with dementia. Her book ‘Dementia from the Inside A Doctors Personal Journey of Hope’ is her story and explains these principles.

"I used to be a GP, but I retired early with early-onset Alzheimer's Disease. Since then, it has become my passion to try and help people understand about it because I do believe it is a great opportunity, a God-given unexpected gift in order to understand this hurt section of society." - Dr. Jennifer Bute

Key takeaways:

How does poetry and music impact us and our memory?

What is the Japanese Memory group, and how does it work?

What are the 3 Rs?

References:

Watch on FB: 

https://www.facebook.com/Caregiversofalzheimersretreat/videos/295473745400888

Jennifer's website: www.gloriousopportunity.org 

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/gloriousopportunity/

Music is essential video: http://www.gloriousopportunity.org/dementia-issues.php

Video - what dementia is to me: https://vimeo.com/40513833

Her book: 

https://smile.amazon.com/Dementia-Inside-Doctors-Personal-Journey/dp/0281080690/ref=sr_1_1?dchild=1&keywords=Jennifer+Bute+Dementia+Inside&qid=1619532680&sr=8-1 

Example of Japanese Memory Book: http://www.gloriousopportunity.org/resources/JMG_01_11_K.pdf