Alzheimer's Society Podcast

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Alzheimer's Society Podcast episodes:

04.12.2024
'A new purpose' – Dementia together podcast March 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Teresa Davies, in north-east Wales. Just over a decade ago, Teresa was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. This came as a shock and left the usually positive Teresa in a dark place. She...
02.07.2024
'Turning things around' – Dementia together podcast January 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to brothers Adam and Neil Joesbury and their dad Bob, in Birmingham. Bob has vascular dementia and the family works together to support each other. Adam has a learning disability and cares for...
12.08.2023
'Making your own way' – Dementia together podcast November 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to retired nurse and youth worker Anne Hoad in Deal, Kent. Anne was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) in 2021. Anne's PCA was missed by her...
10.17.2023
'Active and independent' – Dementia together podcast September 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, aged 82, in Bristol. Nellie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease around six years ago. This diagnosis came as a shock because Nellie had put her symptoms down...
08.14.2023
'No roadmap' – Dementia together podcast July 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Rashmi Paun, aged 77, in Brighton. Rashmi, a former physics teacher, initially put his memory problems down to age but was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Rashmi had always had a way...
07.24.2023
Episode 19: Gardening, biodiversity and dementia - Green team special
Episode 19: Gardening, biodiversity and dementia - Green team special by Alzheimer's Society
07.17.2023
Episode 18: The involvement of those with lived experience of dementia is invaluable
As part of activities being held to mark our 'Celebration of Involvement' throughout July at Alzheimer's Society, Trevor Salomon (Co-Chair of the Lived Experience Advisory Panel) and Simon Lord (Head of Innovation)reflect on how people affected by dementia have been...
06.23.2023
'Finding home' - Dementia together podcast May 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Gill Taylor, aged 70, in County Durham. Gill was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s when she was 58. At the time, she says she 'never even considered' that she could have dementia,...
06.01.2023
Episode 17: Bespoke events help us ‘reconnect with why we do what we do’
In this episode we hear from Debs Ogden, Dementia Adviser, and Pete Greaves, Legacy Partnerships Officer, as they share their stories of being involved in our Bespoke events - Trek26 and Memory Walk. Debs, who trekked 13 miles for the...
04.28.2023
'Active and well' - Dementia together podcast April 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Warren Berman, aged 70, in Leeds. He was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2019 – the same type of dementia as Bruce Willis. Warren's neighbours were the first to notice his dementia...
03.28.2023
Sibstar: spending support for people with dementia
Handling money can be difficult for many, but for people with dementia, financial mistakes can be devastatingly costly. New banking app and debit card Sibstar is designed specifically to help people affected by dementia remain financially independent for longer. Sonam Zamir,...
03.15.2023
'A different journey' - Dementia together podcast March 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Ananga Moonesinghe, aged 76, in Luton, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019. Ananga sees dementia as 'a different journey' and is a strong advocate for people with a dementia diagnosis. He...
02.14.2023
‘Changing opinions’ - Dementia together podcast February 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Andy Paul in Deeside, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019, aged just 60. Andy, who remains an avid Leeds United fan, has valued setting some important things in place for the...
12.15.2022
'Home comfort' - Dementia together podcast December 2022
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Kath Sutherland, who is 82, lives in Wigan and has dementia. Kath tells us about making a new home for herself at Belong Wigan, a care village in Greater Manchester. She...
08.18.2022
'Live your life' - Dementia together podcast August 2022
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Shirley Williams, who is 80, lives in Brighton, and has Alzheimer’s. Shirley tells us about coming from British Guyana to England in the early 1960s, to work as a nurse. She...
05.18.2022
'From my heart' – Dementia together podcast May 2022
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Michael Keenan, who is 62, lives in Omagh in Northern Ireland, and has young-onset Alzheimer’s. We chatted to Michael twice – in mid-2021 and early 2022 – to find out more...
10.08.2021
‘The best of things’ – Dementia together podcast April/May 2021
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Pete Middleton, who is 67 and lives with his wife Pam near Kettering in the East Midlands. Pete was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January 2019, which forced him into early...
06.29.2021
How can a carer for a person with dementia get help?
When you’re caring for a person with dementia it can help you to find the right support. This will help you to live well. This track summarises some of the key ways that carers can get support.
06.24.2021
How can a carer communicate with a person with dementia?
Communicating together can become more difficult over time, as the person’s dementia gets worse. This track summarises tips for carers to help them communicate clearly and calmly.
06.22.2021
How can a person with dementia stay healthy and active?
Having dementia doesn’t mean you should feel ill or low. You should see the doctor if you’re feeling unwell. Being ill can make dementia worse. Being active can help you to stay independent and keep in touch with other people.
06.22.2021
‘I’ve changed’ - Dementia together podcast February/March 2021
As we hopefully continue to emerge from the Covid pandemic, many of us will be looking forward to returning to something resembling normal life. But for Michael Andrews that may no longer be possible. Michael is 61 and has a...
06.17.2021
How can a person with dementia cope with memory loss?
Having dementia doesn’t mean you need to stop doing the things you enjoy. This track has tips that can make it easier to live with memory loss.
06.15.2021
How can a person with dementia plan ahead?
Planning ahead means sorting out things like money, wills and powers of attorney. This track explains some of the ways you can plan ahead if you're affected by dementia.
06.10.2021
How can a person with dementia get support?
When you have dementia, it helps to find the right support. This will help you to live well. This track summarises some of the main sources of support for people with dementia.
06.08.2021
What are drug treatments for dementia?
There is no cure for dementia yet. Some symptoms can be treated with drugs. This track summarises the main drug treatments for dementia.
06.03.2021
What are the non-drug treatments for dementia?
There is no cure for dementia yet. There are ways of treating some symptoms without using drugs. This track summarises the main non-drug treatments for dementia.
06.01.2021
What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?
This track summarises the important information you might need to know about the signs and symptoms of dementia. It signposts to more detailed information, if you need more.
05.27.2021
Introducing Alzheimer's Society helpsheets
Alzheimer's Society's helpsheets are short and simplified summaries of our most popular information. Each helpsheet covers a single topic. There are ten topics in total. We’ll upload the audio versions for a couple of topics a week. If you'd like...
05.27.2021
What is dementia?
This track summarises the important information you might need to know about dementia. It signposts to more detailed information, if you need more.
02.22.2021
Strength in acceptance - Dementia together podcast December 2020/January 2021
With the pandemic ongoing, our Dementia together podcast interviews continue to take place by video call. In early November we spoke to 82-year-old Musharraff Ali, who has Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, to hear about his experiences of living with the...
11.06.2020
Still worthy - Dementia together podcast October/November 2020
For the latest episode of our podcast, we speak by video call to Vesna, who has vascular dementia. Vesna lives in Bromley in south east London, but was raised in the care system in Manchester. She tells us about the...
09.28.2020
Put on hold – Dementia together podcast August/September 2020
The coronavirus lockdown has paused many activities that have helped Barney Thompson come to terms with having dementia with Lewy bodies. We spoke to Barney, who lives in Northern Ireland, by video call over a period of months, as he...
07.23.2020
You're not alone - Dementia together podcast June/July 2020
Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice.
04.28.2020
Change the journey – Dementia together podcast April/May 2020
Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions.
03.16.2020
It’s all of us – Dementia together podcast February/March 2020
Gordon Lambert is doing everything he can to help himself to live well with dementia.
12.12.2019
The best of today - Dementia together podcast December 2019/January 2020
Celine Quinn faces up to dementia with the support of her faith, family and Alzheimer’s Society.
10.10.2019
Anything I can do - Dementia together podcast October/November 2019
Raymond James has ‘come alive’ with the support he’s found through Alzheimer’s Society
08.02.2019
How I am now – Dementia together podcast August/September 2019
Stunned by her dementia diagnosis, Margaret Willis had to battle her fears to reach a point of acceptance.
07.05.2019
Bang the drum – Dementia together podcast June/July 2019
After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a new TV series.
04.17.2019
Each day as it comes – Dementia together podcast April/May 2019
Living in a remote spot, Pam Wood appreciates her continued connections with other people. Gareth Bracken meets a woman with dementia focusing on what each day brings.
02.01.2019
Life’s rich tapestry – Dementia together podcast February/March 2019 – Alzheimer’s Society
As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. Gareth Bracken meets a man who prefers support to sympathy.
12.07.2018
We are the storm – Dementia together podcast December/January 2019 – Alzheimer’s Society
When people are denied basic human rights, Nigel Hullah believes in the power of a shared voice. Gareth Bracken meets a man with dementia who wants everyone to have their say.
10.24.2018
417 The Later Stages Of Dementia Factsheet
417 The Later Stages Of Dementia Factsheet by Alzheimer's Society
10.24.2018
404 What Is Frontotemporal Dementia
404 What Is Frontotemporal Dementia by Alzheimer's Society
10.24.2018
403 What Is Dementia With Lewy Bodies
403 What Is Dementia With Lewy Bodies by Alzheimer's Society
10.24.2018
526 Coping With Memory Loss
526 Coping With Memory Loss by Alzheimer's Society
10.24.2018
525 Changes In Behaviour
525 Changes In Behaviour by Alzheimer's Society
10.05.2018
Nothing to hide– Dementia together podcast October/November 2018 – Alzheimer’s Society
Amid some difficult days since his dementia diagnosis, Elmar has found support in a place where he knows he’s not being judged. Gareth Bracken meets a man benefitting from a welcoming group.
07.31.2018
Role reversal – Dementia together podcast August/September 2018 – Alzheimer’s Society
Used to helping others, Kenrick Goppy is learning to accept that he’s the one who needs support now. Gareth Bracken meets a man adapting to the impact of dementia.
06.01.2018
Source of strength – Dementia together podcast June/July 2018 – Alzheimer's Society
After a dementia diagnosis that felt like a ‘death sentence’, Chris Maddocks is fighting back. Gareth Bracken meets a woman who has vowed to do what she can while she can.

What's Alzheimer's Society Podcast about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

Alzheimer's Society Podcast episodes:

'A new purpose' – Dementia together podcast March 2024

'Turning things around' – Dementia together podcast January 2024

'Making your own way' – Dementia together podcast November 2023

'Active and independent' – Dementia together podcast September 2023

'No roadmap' – Dementia together podcast July 2023

Episode 19: Gardening, biodiversity and dementia - Green team special

Episode 18: The involvement of those with lived experience of dementia is invaluable

'Finding home' - Dementia together podcast May 2023

Episode 17: Bespoke events help us ‘reconnect with why we do what we do’

'Active and well' - Dementia together podcast April 2023

Sibstar: spending support for people with dementia

'A different journey' - Dementia together podcast March 2023

‘Changing opinions’ - Dementia together podcast February 2023

'Home comfort' - Dementia together podcast December 2022

'Live your life' - Dementia together podcast August 2022

'From my heart' – Dementia together podcast May 2022

‘The best of things’ – Dementia together podcast April/May 2021

How can a carer for a person with dementia get help?

How can a carer communicate with a person with dementia?

How can a person with dementia stay healthy and active?

‘I’ve changed’ - Dementia together podcast February/March 2021

How can a person with dementia cope with memory loss?

How can a person with dementia plan ahead?

How can a person with dementia get support?

What are drug treatments for dementia?

What are the non-drug treatments for dementia?

What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?

Introducing Alzheimer's Society helpsheets

What is dementia?

Strength in acceptance - Dementia together podcast December 2020/January 2021

Still worthy - Dementia together podcast October/November 2020

Put on hold – Dementia together podcast August/September 2020

You're not alone - Dementia together podcast June/July 2020

Change the journey – Dementia together podcast April/May 2020

It’s all of us – Dementia together podcast February/March 2020

The best of today - Dementia together podcast December 2019/January 2020

Anything I can do - Dementia together podcast October/November 2019

How I am now – Dementia together podcast August/September 2019

Bang the drum – Dementia together podcast June/July 2019

Each day as it comes – Dementia together podcast April/May 2019

Life’s rich tapestry – Dementia together podcast February/March 2019 – Alzheimer’s Society

We are the storm – Dementia together podcast December/January 2019 – Alzheimer’s Society

417 The Later Stages Of Dementia Factsheet

404 What Is Frontotemporal Dementia

403 What Is Dementia With Lewy Bodies

526 Coping With Memory Loss

525 Changes In Behaviour

Nothing to hide– Dementia together podcast October/November 2018 – Alzheimer’s Society

Role reversal – Dementia together podcast August/September 2018 – Alzheimer’s Society

Source of strength – Dementia together podcast June/July 2018 – Alzheimer's Society