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 for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 for those living with dementia. Penny visits the Therapaws programme in London to find out more about how dogs can promote emotional and physical wellbeing.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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, enabling a person living with dementia to get outdoors and connect with nature. Penny and her mum go to Devon to experience a break by the sea.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 online resource designed to support the growing number of dementia carers.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny finds out the importance of a 19 metre mural for those with dementia at Northampton General Hospital.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny finds out what happens when someone with dementia needs emergency care or a hospital admission at Northampton General Hospital.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gill has early onset dementia and wants to share her story. She takes us to her gardening group with YPWD Berkshire (Younger People With Dementia).Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny's first step to finding out more about dementia - support and expert advice all under one roof.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Penny's mum has just been diagnosed with dementia. Here they start to digest the news.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.