Discovering Dementia

Apr 25 2024 29 ep. 22 mins 229
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How one person's dementia story led to a journey of discovery. A podcast with Penny Bell.
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S3 EP2 Dementia and Loss

Apr 25 2024 30 mins  
The Alzheimer’s Society’s latest campaign in the UK is called The Long Goodbye.It centres around the potential feelings of grief and loss that it says both carers and those living with dementia can feel through the course of the disease.Penny explores what this means and talks to carers Ame Chauhan and Candy Morris to hear their stories. She also speaks to Marion Child from the

S3 EP1 Manny's Samosa Saturday for Dementia UK

Feb 20 2024 30 mins  
Fundraiser extraordinaire Manny Singh Kang is a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK.He's also a Wolverhampton Wanderers football fan who launched and now runs a popular samosa stand at home games, through which he's raised thousands for charities. As you'll hear, he's also inspired many people along the way.The Samosa Saturday event featured here raised an incredible £6567.94 for

Coming soon: Trailer for Series 3

Feb 20 2024 1 mins  
Discovering Dementia is back for Series 3. Penny Bell gives an update on her plans to share more dementia stories with you.This award-winning podcast began when Penny's mum was diagnosed with dementia. They have been documenting their journey together and sharing what they discover in the hope that it would help others. This series will be a little different for Penny. Her mum's de

Memory Walk Mini Series 2 - Charlotte Murray, Dementia Adviser

Aug 23 2023 9 mins  
This Autumn, thousands of people are signing up for free to do an Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk. The sponsored walks raise money which will go towards supporting those affected by dementia.But who are the people behind that support?Dementia Adviser, Charlotte Murray, tell us about her work for Alzheimer's Society and explains what she does in her role.The Memory Walk brings toget

Memory Walk Mini Series 1 - Helen's Story

Aug 23 2023 13 mins  
In the first episode of this mini series, Helen Pike generously shares her story, talking about caring for her husband Geoff, who has a form of dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia. She also shares her experience of Memory Walk, which she and Geoff did together last year. Memory Walk is a series of sponsored walks held in September and October across the UK by the Alzheimer'

Memory Walk Mini Series 3 - Kelly Inwood, Alzheimer's Society Regional Manager

Aug 23 2023 15 mins  
In her role at Alzheimer's Society, Kelly Inwood manages a team of people who work directly with those affected by dementia. She sees on a daily basis the importance of the help the Society can offer.That is why she supports the Memory Walk, a series of 24 sponsored walks across the country, aimed to raise funds for research, services and to give hope to people living with dementia

Mini Series 5 - Brian's Story

Dec 22 2022 16 mins  
In the last of this mini series of seasonal interviews, Brian Gamble, a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK, talks about how important it is to share as much information as possible on dementia, particularly on things that can affect finances, from the very start, as soon as a diagnosis is made.He also shares some of the things that worked for him and his late wife when it came to

Mini Series 4 - Maureen's Story

Dec 21 2022 16 mins  
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas. Maureen Winfield has first hand experience of dementia, after spending many years caring for her late husband, Michael. She generously shares what she has learnt and how she has approached Christmas. She also t

Mini Series 3 Adria Thompson - Be Light Care - Online practical tips for dementia care

Dec 18 2022 20 mins  
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas.Caring for someone living with dementia can mean you sometimes find yourself in situations where you’re not sure of what to say, or how best to respond. How you react can make all the difference.Adria Thompson

Mini Series 2 Sue Hinds - Dementia Carers Count

Dec 17 2022 23 mins  
In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas.Sue Hinds is Head of Services at Dementia Carers Count, a national charity that supports family and friends looking after someone with dementia. It provides short courses, telephone support and lots of informati