If you saw a child in the street who appeared lost, worried, and confused, you’d help them… RIGHT…? But what would you do if it was an older person displaying the same signs? What would you do then?  Unfortunately, members of the public often don’t help a distressed person showing signs of dementia, because they don’t understand the condition and/or don’t want to get involved. 

So, how do YOU help someone who appears lost and confused? The main thing to do is.. do something!! But what!!

Please listen to this episode to discover more. 

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My new YouTube channel called Ask a Dementia Champion has the goal of raising the level of dementia awareness and knowledge in the community and to de-stigmatise dementia more broadly. 

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

 Recourses 

 FREE Dementia Help Sheets

 Contact 

 Website - HERE  

 YouTube - HERE  

 Linkedin – HERE  

 Facebook – HERE

Have you ever stopped and thought about how you see, feel and interpret the world around you. You probably don’t give this much thought and simple go about your day just doing and not thinking about the world you.

But what about a person with dementia. How do their see and feel the world around them? 

Well, that's the topic for today's podcast - How do people with dementia interpret the world.

Please listen to this episode to discover more. 

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My new YouTube channel called Ask a Dementia Champion has the goal of raising the level of dementia awareness and knowledge in the community and to de-stigmatise dementia more broadly. 

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Recourses 

FREE Dementia Help Sheets

Contact 

Website - HERE  

YouTube - HERE  

Linkedin – HERE  

Facebook – HERE

If you do not what to develop dementia, then do not grow older. Although ageing is not a cause of dementia, it is a major risk factor. But you cannot stop the ageing process. 

However, in recent years 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia have been identified. Researchers such as Prof Gill Livingston suggests that future cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed if people change aspects of their lifestyles that increase their risk.

What are these 12 modifiable risk factors? Please listen to this episode to discover more.

Also, if you wish to learn more about how to reduce your own dementia risk, the University of Tasmania can help. The University of Tasmania offers a short FREE online program called Preventing Dementia. 

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Recourses 

FREE Dementia Help Sheets

Contact 

Website - HERE  

YouTube - HERE  

Linkedin – HERE  

Facebook – HERE

Dementia is not a disease. Dementia is a brain disorder caused by disease and / or injury, and dementia is not caused by age. Ageing is a risk factor, but ageing is not a cause. There's over a hundred different diseases that will cause a dementia condition. Today we're going to talk about the four main ones that you may have heard about, and some that are new to you. 

These being:- Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia’s and Frontotemporal Dementia’s.  Collectively these 4 diseases account for about 96% of all dementia. 

Please listen to this episode to discovery more. 

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My new YouTube channel called Ask a Dementia Champion has the goal of raising the level of dementia awareness and knowledge in the community and to de-stigmatise dementia more broadly. 

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Recourses 

FREE Dementia Help Sheets

Contact 

Website - HERE  

YouTube - HERE  

Linkedin – HERE  

Facebook – HERE

There are many common and outdated myths and miss understandings about dementia, which leads to misconceptions about this group of conditions by the public, and unfortunately within the medical community.  

To fully understand dementia, these myths and misconceptions must be discussed to dispel popular stereotypes and to help fight the stigma linked to dementia. Here some common myths about dementia.

• Dementia is a disease.
• Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same thing
• Dementia is a normal part of the aging process and is inevitable with age
• Dementia only affects older adults
• Dementia signals the end of a meaningful life
• People with dementia are best looked after in a nursing home
• People with dementia don’t understand what’s going on around them.

Please listen to this episode to discover more. 

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Recourses 

FREE Dementia Help Sheets

Contact 

Website - HERE 

YouTube - HERE  

Linkedin – HERE  

Facebook – HERE

One of the many questions I get asked in the workshops that I run for the public regarding dementia awareness is What is dementia? That is a very good question. 

Today we're going to actively explore that, and we'll be looking from two different perspectives. Firstly, what is dementia, and equally important what dementia isn't

You will soon understand that dementia is not a disease, dementia is not caused by ageing, people in their 50’s, 40’s and 30’s development and dementia is the leading cause of death of women in Australia. 

Please listen to this episode to discover more. 

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My new YouTube channel called Ask a Dementia Champion has the goal of raising the level of dementia awareness and knowledge in the community and to de-stigmatise dementia more broadly. 

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

 So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Recourses 

FREE Dementia Help Sheets

Contact 

Website - HERE  

 YouTube - HERE  

 Linkedin – HERE  

 Facebook – HERE

Dementia is an insidious condition and it tenacles infiltrate all levels of societies, and dementia is a challenging topic to discuss.

Stigma and fear are associated with dementia and many actively avoid the subject. But avoiding dementia does not support those with the condition and/or their families, and only increases social isolation, loneliness, and the burden of family carers. There is a great deal of misunderstanding, misinformation and many outdated myths linked to dementia

This podcast series aims to change this by being an information bridge between the scientific community and the public regarding dementia related topics. Being short in length, each episode targets a single dementia element while using simple non-complicated terms and language.

About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years. 

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My new YouTube channel called Ask a Dementia Champion has the goal of raising the level of dementia awareness and knowledge in the community and to de-stigmatise dementia more broadly. 

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place. 

Recourses 

 FREE Dementia Help Sheets

 Contact 

 Website - HERE  

 YouTube - HERE  

 Linkedin – HERE  

 Facebook – HERE