Research has shown that we fear dementia more than we fear cancer - and we find it such a hard subject to discuss - yet most of us know a friend or family member living with the illness.  

On the programme this week, three very different but hugely positive and inspirational women share their message.  Gina Shaw was diagnosed with dementia when she was in her early 50's but she refuses to be worried or miserable - Jackie Kline is a teacher in Liverpool and she's thrilled that all the children in her school are dementia-aware, and love their weekly visits to the local care home - and Professor June Andrews is an international dementia specialist advisor with a wealth of experience gained through years of study and research, and more recently, now spends time translating the results of that research into practical help for those with dementia and their families and carers.