S3 EP2 Dementia and Loss

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...

3 Kesä 202034min

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...

13 Touko 202036min

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

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

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

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

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

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