HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS

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The podcast currently has 316 episodes available.

HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS episodes:

September 29, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 22: What it's like
As we mark Alzheimer’s awareness month, It’s important to try and find out what the most common form of dementia actually feels like.

Experts and healthcare workers say it’s more than forgetfulness — it’s fear, disorientation and a daily fight to be understood.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny takes a look…
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September 29, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 21: Respite Care
Caring for a loved one with dementia is a marathon, not a sprint — and experts say guilt shouldn’t stop families from asking for help and taking much needed breaks.

September is “Alzheimers awareness month”, and we’re looking at respite care – which is there for good reason.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
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September 29, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 20: Interventions
Spotting dementia early is hard — but prevention can start decades before symptoms.

As we mark Alzheimer’s’ awareness month, experts say nearly half of our lifetime risk is modifiable:

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September 28, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 19 : "A thousand little goodbyes"
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month — and a Joburg daughter has given us valuable insight into what the diagnosis really does to a family, from the fight for answers to the daily reality of care.

And Her message is simple: No one should ever care for their loved one alone.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more …
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September 28, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 18: The brain fills in the blanks
Dementia doesn’t just steal memory — it scrambles communication.

Experts say what looks like “difficult behavior” is often fear, confusion and a brain filling in blanks.

But with the right tools, families can meet loved ones where they are.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
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September 28, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 17: Loneliness
Loneliness can be as dangerous as illness for older South Africans.

Dementia experts warn that isolation shrinks lives — and they’re reminding us this Alzheimer's awareness Month “ that care must be personal to the person, not just the diagnosis.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
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September 27, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 16: Power of Attorney
A dementia diagnosis doesn’t just change life at home — it can bring a mountain of legal challenges too.

Many families assume a Power of Attorney will protect their loved one, but experts warn that isn’t always enough.

HOT1027’s Gareth Edwards has been looking into what you really need to know…
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September 27, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 15: "It's almost like being in an abusive relationship"
September is Alzheimer’s Awareness Month – and for many families, a dementia diagnosis changes life forever.

One Joburg wife has shared her deeply personal story of caring for her husband - revealing both the heartbreak and the hard lessons learned along the way.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny reports...
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September 27, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 14: "It can rewrite your personality"
Dementia doesn’t just steal memories — it can rewrite personalities and overwhelm families.

Experts say not every patient becomes aggressive, but when “challenging behaviours” do appear, the right tools and support can help carers cope.

HOT1027’s Tara Penny has more…
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September 26, 2025 Lost on Memory Lane: Episode 13: Predicting dementia is tricky
Predicting and analysing the risk of developing dementia is very difficult.

Hereditary markers and genetics may have a part to play but are not a certainty.

But there are steps we can take to lower our risk.

Hot 1027’s Gareth Edwards spoke to a leading expert to find out what we can do…
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3min

FAQs about HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS:

How many episodes does HOT 1027 NOT BREAKING NEWS have?

The podcast currently has 316 episodes available.