FTD - Navigating The Cr*p

This week, Beth is joined by Stacey Markle, who shares her powerful and deeply personal story of navigating dementia as an only child after the sudden loss of her father. When her mum began showing signs of cognitive decline, Stacey became her primary caregiver, managing everything from diagnosis to daily care, and later navigating the complexities of long-term care in the US system.

Over the past ten years, Stacey has gained invaluable knowledge about dementia care, legal planning and the realities of caregiving. Through her Instagram page, @navigatingdementiacare, she now shares practical advice, candid reflections and support for others going through the same journey, helping caregivers feel less alone.

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line.

To learn more about dementia research and how you can get involved, email [email protected]

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This week, Beth is joined by Dr Sarah Straughan, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and dementia specialist. Sarah works closely with families and carers, helping them to navigate the often overwhelming challenges that come with dementia. 

If you’d like to connect with Sarah, you can follow her on Instagram @the_dementia_psychologist, where she shares practical advice, resources, and works to bust common dementia myths through her professional experience.

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line.

To learn more about dementia research and how you can get involved, email [email protected].

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Beth is back for Series 2 of the podcast and this time she’s been sitting down to talk to other people who’ve found their lives being affected by dementia, in whatever way, to chat about their experiences and to try to learn as much as possible about this illness… 

This week she is joined by Lukas Olszewski whose ex-partner was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia at just 36.

Head over to remember-project.com to learn more about Lukas’s story, watch the trailer, and read the complete story behind the film. If you’d like to book Lukas for a screening event, you can get in touch directly by emailing [email protected] 

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line.

If you’d like to learn more about dementia, the research happening right now, and how you can get involved, pop an email over to [email protected] 

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In this episode Beth discusses finally receiving an FTD diagnosis for her mum and all the emotions that came with it...

If you're struggling with anything discussed in this podcast, there are a number of helplines available.

Visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line. 

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One of the hardest things to acknowledge when you're looking after someone with FTD is that you need to look after yourself too - something that Beth has learnt over time.

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line. 

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When Beth first realised that something wasn’t right with her mum, she had no idea the long journey they were about to embark on for a diagnosis… 

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line. 

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What is FTD (Frontotemporal Dementia)?

There are several different types of dementia and when you or someone you love is first faced with a diagnosis, the information can feel overwhelming.

Beth explains a little more about what FTD is and introduces her and her mum's story.

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