Discovering Dementia3 Kesä 2020

Season 2 Episode 5 Debbie’s Story – Supporting and Caring for Mum living with Dementia

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 attends a weekly Filo group, hosted by Gloria, which in normal times supports individuals in Devon and Somerset who are socially isolated. Through the Filo Project, Penny was introduced to Lily’s daughter, Debbie, and wanted to learn more about how she supports and cares for her mum. Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voteThis episode of Discovering Dementia was produced and presented by Penny Bell, with original music by Leila Mitwally.Please do subscribe, rate and review the podcast – it will help others to find it - and do share your own experiences of dementia.To get in touch, say hello on instagram @discoveringdementia Join the facebook group @dementiapodcastAnd check out twitter @dementiapodcast www.discoveringdementia.co.uk

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Season 2 Episode 4 Peter's Story of early onset Alzheimer's

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, af...

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Season 2 Ep 3 Technology, Design And Dementia

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 Nic...

29 Huhti 202033min

Season 2 Ep 1 Hello again! How's mum?

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 ...

21 Huhti 202016min

Season 2 Ep 2 A Different Kind Of Day Care With The Filo Project

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...

21 Huhti 202042min

Episode 8 Pet Therapy at Therapaws

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 ...

22 Loka 201812min

Episode 7 Dementia Adventure

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, ...

20 Syys 201820min

Episode 6 Dementia Care With Christina Macdonald

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 onlin...

6 Kesä 201829min