Dementia Carers Count

Kate is joined by Beth, who shares her experience of caring for her dad, and the challenges of finding the right help when it's needed most.

Kate is joined by Debra, who shares her experience of caring for her husband, dealing with day-to-day challenges and building support networks.

Kate is joined by Barb, who shares her experience of caring for her mother, making memories, and finding balance.

Kate is joined by Kelvin, who shares his experience of caring for his mother, the unique challenges of being a Black carer, and his work to support the next generation of dementia care.

In this episode, our Head of Services Sue Hinds joins practising elderly and dementia care specialist Dr Raja to discuss why changing routines might be necessary, the impact it can have, and strategies to help those involved.

In this episode, Lorraine Haining is joined by Lissy Edwards to answer questions about incontinence and dementia, including the support available and how to talk about emerging problems.

In this episode, Dr Raja Badrakalimuthu is joined by Jane Stanfield to discuss what you can expect when someone you’re caring for enters into end of life care & how to look after your own emotional and psychological wellbeing.

"There's not a ranking system of who's the most carer."

In this episode, Helen and Dr Gemima discuss the value of being recognised as a carer, but also why it is important for carers to maintain their own sense of identity, and how to tackle some of the challenges this brings.

In this episode, Sue and Dr Raja explore Mild Cognitive Impairment, the difference between dementia and an aging brain, and ways for carers to stay healthy.

In this episode, Sue Hinds and Dr Gemima Fitzgerald discuss the importance of sleep, and the techniques carers can use to get a better night's rest.