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When Dementia Stopped Being Taboo (with Pete Hill)
What if dementia wasn’t a whispered word, but a conversation broadcast across the world?
In this episode of The Dementia Collective, we sit down with Pete Hill, the voice behind The ‘D’ Word — the UK’s only weekly radio show dedicated to dementia.
Pete’s path wasn’t a straight line. After more than 30 years in local government and a side career in sports radio, his outlook shifted when he joined the Alzheimer’s Society in 2016. There, he managed community groups for people living with dementia and saw firsthand the need for connection, visibility, and dignity. Out of that experience came The ‘D’ Word, a show that has since grown into a global platform with hundreds of episodes and listeners from every corner of the world.
Together with host Andrew Karesa, Pete reflects on:
• The rainy-day moment that sparked the idea for The ‘D’ Word
• Lessons learned from hosting nearly 300 conversations on dementia
• How radio can break stigma and make space for lived experience
• The global voices that have shaped the show’s impact
• His hopes for what still needs to change for people living with dementia
Pete’s journey shows the power of turning silence into sound — and how one voice can amplify a movement
Learn more at:www.bluebellvillage.cahttps://ukhealthradio.com/program/the-d-word/Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Andrew Karesa, blueBell Village Ltd., or any of its employees, contractors, or team members.
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By blueBell VillageWhat if dementia wasn’t a whispered word, but a conversation broadcast across the world?
In this episode of The Dementia Collective, we sit down with Pete Hill, the voice behind The ‘D’ Word — the UK’s only weekly radio show dedicated to dementia.
Pete’s path wasn’t a straight line. After more than 30 years in local government and a side career in sports radio, his outlook shifted when he joined the Alzheimer’s Society in 2016. There, he managed community groups for people living with dementia and saw firsthand the need for connection, visibility, and dignity. Out of that experience came The ‘D’ Word, a show that has since grown into a global platform with hundreds of episodes and listeners from every corner of the world.
Together with host Andrew Karesa, Pete reflects on:
• The rainy-day moment that sparked the idea for The ‘D’ Word
• Lessons learned from hosting nearly 300 conversations on dementia
• How radio can break stigma and make space for lived experience
• The global voices that have shaped the show’s impact
• His hopes for what still needs to change for people living with dementia
Pete’s journey shows the power of turning silence into sound — and how one voice can amplify a movement
Learn more at:www.bluebellvillage.cahttps://ukhealthradio.com/program/the-d-word/Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Andrew Karesa, blueBell Village Ltd., or any of its employees, contractors, or team members.