SkaraBrae

@SkaraBrae@lemmy.world

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Why don't they have simpler names for brain disorders, where perhaps even the person suffering the disorder might be able to remember the term themself?⁩ ⁨⁨3⁩ ⁨weeks⁩ ago⁩:

  Part of the problem with dementia is that short term memory loss and aphasia are two of the most common early symptoms. It’s not because it’s a difficult word, it is because their brain no longer has the capacity to function that way. It wouldn’t matter what you called it, they still may not be able to learn it or remember it: the part of the brain that used to do that for them may no longer be accessible.

  Most people don’t realise that dementia is terminal. It is a gradual cognitive and physical decline that results in death.

  The Wicking Dementia Research and Education Centre at University of Tasmania has an open course on Understanding Dementia that is really good, and free, if anyone is interested in learning more.

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨PTV is being renamed to Transport Victoria⁩ ⁨⁨1⁩ ⁨month⁩ ago⁩:

  Rebranding any government department is just a waste of taxpayer money. The cost would be in the billions. Everything with a logo has to be replaced, re-covered, repainted, rebranded, etc. Stationary (and disposal of stocks of old stationary) Uniforms Train stations Bus stops Tram stops Trains Buses Trams Advertising (billboards, print media, TV) Street signs and route markers Myki cards Website branding Web addresses Point of sale signage Plus the cost of consultancy on the new name and logo

• ⁨Comment⁩ on ⁨Would Kryal Castle be the best place to hold out a zombie apocalypse from?⁩ ⁨⁨8⁩ ⁨months⁩ ago⁩:

  Hanging Rock would be defensible with a little work. Good visibility of any approach, too.