Building on Bob's dementia story in our last episode, Hilda and Vic share what they see in practice every day from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode, they cover:

• why men are less likely to access Dementia UK’s support services
• the benefits of getting help from professional carers
• the pros and cons of moving house when you’re living with someone who has a dementia diagnosis

If you haven't heard Bob's episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

• Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic

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At 85, Bob has been caring for his wife Jan for seven years. Jan received a vascular dementia diagnosis, and until very recently Bob was her main carer. Bob is one of many older male carers who can become isolated in their communities, despite the vital role they play.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Bob and Jan’s love story, his unwavering dedication to his wife and her care and how he overcame his reluctance to ask for help.

Bob’s dementia story will feel familiar to many carers supporting a partner and gently explores the courage it takes to accept support.

• Speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse 
• What is an Admiral Nurse and how can they help? 
• Learn more about finding help and support at home 

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Following Will and Ronnie’s dementia story, Hilda and Vic offer practical guidance from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

This episode offers insight and reassurance for families who feel unseen or misunderstood when living with young onset dementia.

Key topics in this episode include:

• why it can take longer to get a diagnosis for younger people with dementia
• which types of dementia may benefit from medication
• the impact a dementia diagnosis can have on close relationships

If you haven't heard Will and Ronnie’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

• Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic

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In this episode, we sit down with mother and son Ronnie and Will. Ronnie was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's disease when she was 49 years old, when Will was just 16.

Listen to them talk about how their relationship has evolved since Ronnie’s dementia diagnosis and Will’s experience as a young carer.

From initially hiding her diagnosis to becoming an advocate for better awareness of young onset dementia, Ronnie’s dementia story is one of resilience and hope.

• Get free support from one of our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses
• Find out more about us
• Get involved with Dementia UK

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After listening to Elene's dementia story, Hilda and Safia share practical advice from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode, Hilda and Safia discuss:

• how cultural beliefs can affect how someone responds to a dementia diagnosis
• the guilt family members may experience when there are problems with their loved one’s care
• more about Safia’s role as an Admiral Nurse for Black, African and Caribbean communities 

If you haven't heard Elene’s story yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find her episode right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

• Book a free appointment in our clinic for Black, African and Caribbean communities
• Get in touch with one of our Admiral Nurses for tailored advice

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What happens when dementia care doesn’t reflect your traditions, your food or your culture?

In this episode, Safia – one of Dementia UK’s first dementia specialist Admiral Nurses for Black, African and Caribbean communities – speaks to Elene, whose mum lived with mixed dementia.

They discuss why cultural awareness, though often overlooked, is so important to provide compassionate, person-centred dementia diagnosis and care.

Elene’s dementia story offers insight and reassurance for families who feel unseen or misunderstood in dementia care.

• Book a free appointment in our clinic for Black, African and Caribbean communities
• Learn about dealing with stigma around dementia
• Find out more about Dementia UK

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Inspired by Tommy and Andrew's conversation in the pub, Hilda and Vic share advice and insight from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode, they explore:

• the benefits of music for people living with dementia
• strategies for male carers to share more of their emotional lives with friends
• how grief can impact carers long before their loved one has died

If you haven't heard Tommy and Andrew's episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

• Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic

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Tommy and Andrew met in a pub in Liverpool to talk about something many men struggle to discuss openly: dementia.

Tommy has young onset Alzheimer's disease and Andrew is a carer for his mum, Ann, who received her vascular dementia diagnosis during Covid.

In this episode, they talk about navigating the emotional ups and downs of living with dementia and how expectations around masculinity have affected their experiences.

Tommy and Andrew’s dementia story challenges stereotypes and opens up an honest conversation about how men experience dementia, whether they’re living with the condition themselves or caring for someone with a dementia diagnosis.

• Get in touch with one of our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses for tailored advice
• Find out more about Dementia UK
• Get more information on dealing with grief

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Hilda and Vic discuss Jules's dementia story, sharing advice and insight drawing on their clinical experience as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode they explore:

• how to manage if the person you’re caring for becomes angry or aggressive
• how to cope when multiple family members are living with dementia at the same time
• how to create joyful memories even as someone’s dementia is progressing

If you haven't heard Jules’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

• Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic

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When Jules's uncle started showing symptoms of dementia, she had no idea that soon she'd be caring for multiple family members, who all received a dementia diagnosis around the same time.

In this episode, Jules discusses some of the more challenging symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, and her dedication to keeping her family safe and happy.

Jules’s dementia story offers comfort to anyone facing the challenges of dementia, while reminding us that joy is still possible.

• Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can help
• Find out more about Dementia UK
• Learn how to keep safe when you care for someone with dementia

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