Discovering Dementia
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The Alzheimer’s Society’s latest campaign in the UK is called The Long Goodbye.It centres around the potential feelings of grief and loss that it says both carers and those living with dementia can feel through the course of the disease.Penny e
Fundraiser extraordinaire Manny Singh Kang is a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK.He's also a Wolverhampton Wanderers football fan who launched and now runs a popular samosa stand at home games, through which he's raised thousands for charit
Discovering Dementia is back for Series 3. Penny Bell gives an update on her plans to share more dementia stories with you.This award-winning podcast began when Penny's mum was diagnosed with dementia. They have been documenting their journey t
In the first episode of this mini series, Helen Pike generously shares her story, talking about caring for her husband Geoff, who has a form of dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia. She also shares her experience of Memory Walk, which sh
In her role at Alzheimer's Society, Kelly Inwood manages a team of people who work directly with those affected by dementia. She sees on a daily basis the importance of the help the Society can offer.That is why she supports the Memory Walk, a
This Autumn, thousands of people are signing up for free to do an Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk. The sponsored walks raise money which will go towards supporting those affected by dementia.But who are the people behind that support?Dementia A
In the last of this mini series of seasonal interviews, Brian Gamble, a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK, talks about how important it is to share as much information as possible on dementia, particularly on things that can affect finances,
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas. Maureen Winfield has first hand experience of dementia, after spending
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas.Caring for someone living with dementia can mean you sometimes find you
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas.Sue Hinds is Head of Services at Dementia Carers Count, a national char
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas.Dementia UK is a specialist dementia nurse charity, providing support t
What is Discovering Dementia and how did it all start?To mark Dementia Action Week, Penny outlines the origins of the podcast and why she started recording. After two series, she and her mum have met so many people who have generously given the
Victoria Lyons is Senior Consultant Admiral Nurse with Dementia UK, which provides specialist dementia support for families through the Admiral Nurse service.They give one to one support, guidance and practical solutions with nurses continually
We first met Peter Berry, who lives with early onset dementia, in Season 2 Episode 4. A passionate cyclist, he has focused his energy on raising thousands of pounds for dementia charities, cycling hundreds of miles in his quest to show that lif
Penny meets Dave Pickering, storyteller and award winning podcaster, who’s been making audio recordings of his dad, Peter, for years. As a former documentary maker himself, Peter has always enjoyed being involved in Dave’s work and rarely said
General content note for this episode: suicide, assisted dyingJulia Hailes is a sustainability pioneer who started her career in the 80s. She has had a tremendously close relationship with her mum for the whole of her life – as a mother, friend
Debbie shares her experiences on caring for her mum, Lily, who lives with dementia.A perfect example of how one story leads to the next, Penny met Lily whilst recording Episode 2 – A Different Kind of Day Care With The Filo Project. Lily attend
Peter Berry has been living with early onset Alzheimer’s disease for the last 5 years. Along with his wife, Teresa, he talks to Penny about his life. Previously the owner of a busy timber business, after his diagnosis at the age of 50, he was n
This podcast includes content funded by The British Podcast Awards and Wellcome Trust.Penny wants to know if technology can help people living with dementia stay at home for longer.She meets Lydia Nicholas from think tank Doteveryone to talk ab
This podcast includes content funded by The British Podcast Awards and Wellcome Trust.How important is socialising for a person living with dementia? Penny visits a scheme in Devon which provides what it calls a different kind of day care. The
We are back for Season 2! It's been a while but Mum is doing well. Find out how she is and get an insight into the world of dementia research with Selena Milanovic, from the University of Oxford.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners'
Dogs are such good companions, they can really help improve how we feel mentally and physically. It is not surprising that pet therapy is often seen as a good way to help encourage social interaction for those living with dementia. Penny visits
Taking a holiday with a person living with dementia can be quite daunting, even if you've always enjoyed going away together. Dementia Adventure offers supported breaks away across the UK and abroad, enabling a person living with dementia to ge
Christina Macdonald, author of Dementia Care: A Guide, tells Penny about her experiences caring for her own mum, who had vascular dementia. Christina is also the founder of Dementia Help, a free online resource designed to support the growing n
Penny finds out the importance of a 19 metre mural for those with dementia at Northampton General Hospital.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote Hosted o
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