🌸 Welcome to The Lifestyle Podcast by Pharmacy Planet with Rena Annobil! 🌸In this heartfelt episode, Rena is joined by Amy Elizabeth — a Broadcaster, Writer & Podcast Executive whose work includes Love Island, BBC Strictly Come Dancing, BBC News, and The Masked Singer, and most importantly, a carer for her elderly nan living with Dementia. 💜🧠Amy opens up about her powerful and emotional journey as a full-time carer for her beloved Nan. From the life-changing decision to move in together, to navigating memory loss, behavioural changes, and daily care, Amy shares a raw, first-person perspective on love, resilience, and what it truly means to show up for family.✨ We explore the early signs that led to her Nan’s diagnosis, the hardest parts of being a carer, how it’s impacted her personal and professional life, and the support available for carers in the UK.🎧 Whether you're currently caring for a loved one, supporting someone who is, or want to understand more about dementia and family caregiving, this episode is a must-listen.💬 Have your own experience or questions about dementia care? Let us know in the comments – we’d love to hear from you.🔔 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more powerful, real-life conversations!LINKS: 👉Rena Dipti Annobil: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/renadannobil/ https://www.instagram.com/sisterhoodofmummyimperfect/ 👉Amy Elizabeth:www.amyelizabethtv.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amyelizabethtv/?hl=enLinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/amy-elizabeth-39334626X: www.x.com/amyelizabethtv CHAPTERS:00:00 – What It's Really Like Caring for a Grandparent with Dementia 02:08 – How I Became a Full-Time Carer for My Grandma with Dementia 02:51 – Tips for Caring for an Elderly Person with Dementia 04:23 – How Dementia Patients Feel After Diagnosis – Insightful Perspective 04:53 – Does Caring for a Dementia Patient Ruin Your Life? 05:13 – Opening Up About the Challenges of Being a Dementia Carer 06:21 – Posting Dementia Videos Online: Awareness or Exploitation? 07:56 – Are Dementia Patients Aware of Their Condition? 10:08 – 10 Early Signs of Dementia You Shouldn’t Ignore 15:15 – What’s the Hardest Part About Dementia for Families? 21:38 – Dealing with Night Terrors in Dementia Patients 24:27 – What to Do When Someone with Dementia Hallucinates 25:49 – Is It Safe for Dementia Patients to Go Out Alone? 26:39 – Public Discrimination Against People with Dementia 29:09 – How to Stay Patient with a Loved One with Dementia 34:41 – Why I Chose Home Care Over a Care Home for My Nan 36:34 – Where to Get Support as a Dementia Carer in the UK 41:56 – Can You Get Paid for Caring for Someone with Dementia in the UK? 44:31 – What is Sundowning in Dementia – And How to Manage It 46:44 – Simple and Fun Activities for People with Dementia 48:56 – How to Maintain a Social Life While Caring for Someone with Dementia 52:20 – Key Things to Know After a Loved One Is Diagnosed with Dementia 55:41 – Final Thoughts: You're Not Alone in the Dementia Care Journey#DementiaCarerUK #LifeAsACarer #AmyElizabeth #CaringForMyNan #DementiaAwareness #DementiaUK #SupportForCarers #EarlySignsOfDementia #FamilyCarer #RealLifeStory #BroadcasterLife #BBCStrictly #LoveIslandTeam #MaskedSingerUK #HomeCareForDementia #CaregiverJourney #PodcastOnDementia #GranddaughterCarer #MemoryLossSupport #DementiaSymptoms #PharmacyPlanetPodcast #LifestylePodcast #PodcastExecutive #EmotionalCaregiving #DementiaStory #podcast #dementia