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Good News You Might Have Missed​

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Here’s your weekly dose of feel-good news from around the world From medical breakthroughs to clever eco-ideas, these stories are a reminder that good things are happening—everywhere, every day.

Alzheimer’s Drug Approved in Australia​

A hopeful step for Alzheimer’s care. Image source: Anna Shvets/Pexels.

A new Alzheimer’s drug has just been approved for early-stage patients in Australia.

Called Donanemab, it slows cognitive decline by up to 30% and is delivered through an IV every four weeks.

Unlike treatments that only manage symptoms, this one targets the disease itself.

Experts say it’s not a cure but a promising step toward giving patients more good days. Every memory matters, and this gives new hope.

Printed Homes in Dubbo!​

Would you live in a 3D-printed home? Image source: Western Plains Turf.

In a major Aussie first, two government-funded homes have been 3D printed in Dubbo, NSW.

The build used 700 tonnes of special concrete and was printed in just 16 days, with the whole project finished in under 5 months!

These homes could be a game-changer for affordable housing in regional and remote areas.

As this technology develops, it could help ease the housing crisis by speeding up construction and cutting costs. It’s fast, efficient, and full of potential.

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[GrannyJA!]

Definitely the chimp story. But then I generally prefer animals to a lot of humans.

 

[novezar]

Hmmm, with the 3D homes constructed in Dubbo, it's interesting that there isn't a mentioned costing.
"?'s" to be answered.
So, how much would we have to pay for one ?
What are the dimensions of it ?
How many bedrooms are there ?
Are they all going to be the same size ?
Is there a variety of designs available ?
What is the internal height of them ?
Is there going to be a choice of the colour of the 'Special" cement used ?

We could go on forever & a day with the questions.

 

[Mindygirl12022]

I love this positive story about Canada's idea of repurposing sneakers. Wouldn't it be great if there was some sort of business doing this here in Australia?

Julie

 

[Gunpark]

Definitely the chimp story. But then I generally prefer animals to a lot of humans.

Me too. Animals are honest.

 

[June E]

I love Chimps ! And they often seem very human like when seen with their babies.
I don’t know if it’s still there but the UK had a place you could visit which was televised years ago. It was a wonderful series to see how they lived. It was on Animal Planet and was my late husbands and my favourite show.

 

[PattiB]

Another roundup of amazing stories! I particularly excited about the Alzheimer drug & hope that it works for many people. I’m also interested in the in the 3D printed houses & would love to hear more about them, anything that helps get people into a home is worthwhile.

 

[Ezzy]

All exceptional stories. I was moved by the article about the locket which reunited two generations.

I am sure we are all aware of people with Alzheimer's & to have a treatment which will help patients & of course family members who see this daily is a blessing for them.
[a friend has a husband with Alzheimer's & has told her if he is put into a Hostel or similar he will kill himself].

 

[PattiB]

All exceptional stories. I was moved by the article about the locket which reunited two generations.

I am sure we are all aware of people with Alzheimer's & to have a treatment which will help patients & of course family members who see this daily is a blessing for them.
[a friend has a husband with Alzheimer's & has told her if he is put into a Hostel or similar he will kill himself].

How totally horrible for your friend. You don’t realise how terrible until you experience it first hand, or in our case, walk beside a friend with dementia & her poor husband, who cares for her. It is heartbreaking & terribly draining. It gets harder everyday. Give your friend an extra big hug from me, & tell her to make sure that she remembers to take care of herself.
Patricia.

 

[Ezzy]

How totally horrible for your friend. You don’t realise how terrible until you experience it first hand, or in our case, walk beside a friend with dementia & her poor husband, who cares for her. It is heartbreaking & terribly draining. It gets harder everyday. Give your friend an extra big hug from me, & tell her to make sure that she remembers to take care of herself.
Patricia.

A big hug for you too Patricia for your lovely words & kind suggestion.

I failed to mention, on purpose, because it did not fit into the subject is that her daughter had cancer return over 6 months ago, has been having regular treatment for this & was recently told her body needs a rest, her treatment will be less regular & different. Her Specialist, approx. 6 weeks ago told her he is surprised she is still with us. A big whammy for her daughter but she is a fighter.

I know her husband very well. My friend throws herself into every activity possible including voluntary issues l am associated with. These she said gives her the strength to keep going. She is therefore battling with two very big issues at the same time. God bless her.

 

[PattiB]

A big hug for you too Patricia for your lovely words & kind suggestion.

I failed to mention, on purpose, because it did not fit into the subject is that her daughter had cancer return over 6 months ago, has been having regular treatment for this & was recently told her body needs a rest, her treatment will be less regular & different. Her Specialist, approx. 6 weeks ago told her he is surprised she is still with us. A big whammy for her daughter but she is a fighter.

I know her husband very well. My friend throws herself into every activity possible including voluntary issues l am associated with. These she said gives her the strength to keep going. She is therefore battling with two very big issues at the same time. God bless her.

Thankyou Ezzy. Some people truly do have a lot to deal with & they’re usually the most cheerful & always ready to help someone else. I’m fortunate that my immediate family are fine, apart from Teds skin cancer problems, which are under control for now, but it’s the extended family & close friends that cause the headaches. My dear friend who has dementia spent all week convinced that her husband has gone away & another man, who looks just like him, is looking after her. I’m the only one who can calm her down, which is becoming harder each time, then I’m concerned about my poor niece who is mum to autistic twins & then there’s my husbands sister in law! I’ve not had a good week so really needed a hug.

 

[Ezzy]

Thankyou Ezzy. Some people truly do have a lot to deal with & they’re usually the most cheerful & always ready to help someone else. I’m fortunate that my immediate family are fine, apart from Teds skin cancer problems, which are under control for now, but it’s the extended family & close friends that cause the headaches. My dear friend who has dementia spent all week convinced that her husband has gone away & another man, who looks just like him, is looking after her. I’m the only one who can calm her down, which is becoming harder each time, then I’m concerned about my poor niece who is mum to autistic twins & then there’s my husbands sister in law! I’ve not had a good week so really needed a hug.

Thankyou for sharing Patricia. I am so very sorry to hear of those unfortunate people outside your immediate family who you are in contact with. You are surrounded by many people who rely on you so they can cope with each day. The lady with dementia is a big issue for you. Fortunately you are able to sort this but if the time comes you cannot help her you must step back for your own benefit. You are a really caring person aren't you? Bless you.

You certainly are deserving of a big hug dear friend. I am sending you another big hug for next week together with a warm fuzzy.

 

[Vinylted]

All exceptional stories. I was moved by the article about the locket which reunited two generations.

I am sure we are all aware of people with Alzheimer's & to have a treatment which will help patients & of course family members who see this daily is a blessing for them.
[a friend has a husband with Alzheimer's & has told her if he is put into a Hostel or similar he will kill himself].

By the time that happens he will no longer have the memory to do it... sadly....

 

[Ezzy]

By the time that happens he will no longer have the memory to do it... sadly....

His Co-ordinator was spoken to last week & the Co-ordinator suggested a trial of one day at a time in this type of care to judge his reaction. At present he follows her every when at home or goes looking for her, even after being told she will be outside. Finding her he is in a panicked state. This has been stressful for my friend for many, many months & is pulling her down.

 

[Vinylted]

His Co-ordinator was spoken to last week & the Co-ordinator suggested a trial of one day at a time in this type of care to judge his reaction. At present he follows her every when at home or goes looking for her, even after being told she will be outside. Finding her he is in a panicked state. This has been stressful for my friend for many, many months & is pulling her down.

I am the primary carer for my wife with much the same scenario, except she is not very ambulatory.

 

[PattiB]

His Co-ordinator was spoken to last week & the Co-ordinator suggested a trial of one day at a time in this type of care to judge his reaction. At present he follows her every when at home or goes looking for her, even after being told she will be outside. Finding her he is in a panicked state. This has been stressful for my friend for many, many months & is pulling her down.

This is so sad for your friend Ezzy. At the moment my friend is convinced that her husband has gone away & another man, who looks just like him, is there looking after her. She seems to be deteriorating rather quickly.

 

[PattiB]

I am the primary carer for my wife with much the same scenario, except she is not very ambulatory.

How sad for you Vinylted. My friend is also not very ambulatory until she’s cross with that man, & decides that she’s leaving, actually making it up the street one day. I didn’t think that she was capable of getting that far. There are so many people suffering, along with carers, all over the country. It’s heartbreaking. My friend is also very fearful, so we’re always checking that doors are locked etc. I always thought that she’d forget me first, not her amazing husband.
Im also intrigued by your name Vinylted, my husband is also Ted & at work he was known as SuperTed. When he retired they printed wrapping paper for his substantial present, covered in pictures of superhero, SuperTed.

 

[Vinylted]

How sad for you Vinylted. My friend is also not very ambulatory until she’s cross with that man, & decides that she’s leaving, actually making it up the street one day. I didn’t think that she was capable of getting that far. There are so many people suffering, along with carers, all over the country. It’s heartbreaking. My friend is also very fearful, so we’re always checking that doors are locked etc. I always thought that she’d forget me first, not her amazing husband.
Im also intrigued by your name Vinylted, my husband is also Ted & at work he was known as SuperTed. When he retired they printed wrapping paper for his substantial present, covered in pictures of superhero, SuperTed.

Ahhh the moniker, many moons ago, in the days before LP's (remember 78's) I was building amplifiers, speakers all in the search for Hi Fi as it became known... vinyl records came along with real fidelity.. and nickname was coined and stuck... no all lost in a world of streamed music and ear buds.

 

[PattiB]

Ahhh the moniker, many moons ago, in the days before LP's (remember 78's) I was building amplifiers, speakers all in the search for Hi Fi as it became known... vinyl records came along with real fidelity.. and nickname was coined and stuck... no all lost in a world of streamed music and ear buds.

My brother is a vinyl freak also, he says records sound so much better.

 

[Ezzy]

How sad for you Vinylted. My friend is also not very ambulatory until she’s cross with that man, & decides that she’s leaving, actually making it up the street one day. I didn’t think that she was capable of getting that far. There are so many people suffering, along with carers, all over the country. It’s heartbreaking. My friend is also very fearful, so we’re always checking that doors are locked etc. I always thought that she’d forget me first, not her amazing husband.
Im also intrigued by your name Vinylted, my husband is also Ted & at work he was known as SuperTed. When he retired they printed wrapping paper for his substantial present, covered in pictures of superhero, SuperTed.

This is very heartbreaking for all who know her.

I was told of a workmate who succumb to Alzheimer's & was in bed @ home, his daughter walked in, he became very aggravated & yelled out, 'who is she, get her out of here'. [this was shortly before his death].