In this episode, Lorraine Haining is joined by Lissy Edwards to answer questions about incontinence and dementia, including the support available and how to talk about emerging problems.

In this episode, Lorraine Haining is joined by Lissy Edwards to answer questions about incontinence and dementia, including the support available and how to talk about emerging problems.

Incontinence problems and dementia

In this episode, Dr Raja Badrakalimuthu is joined by Jane Stanfield to discuss what you can expect when someone you’re caring for enters into end of life care &amp; how to look after your own emotional and psychological wellbeing. 

In this episode, Dr Raja Badrakalimuthu is joined by Jane Stanfield to discuss what you can expect when someone you’re caring for enters into end of life care &amp; how to look after your own emotional and psychological wellbeing.

Dr Raja's Carer Clinic - End of life care

"There's not a ranking system of who's the most carer."  In this episode, Helen and Dr Gemima discuss the value of being recognised as a carer, but also why it is important for carers to maintain their own sense of identity, and how to tackle some of the challenges this brings.

"There's not a ranking system of who's the most carer." In this episode, Helen and Dr Gemima discuss the value of being recognised as a carer, but also why it is important for carers to maintain their own sense of identity, and how to tackle some of the challenges this brings.

Let's talk about identity

In this episode, Sue and Dr Raja explore Mild Cognitive Impairment, the difference between dementia and an aging brain, and ways for carers to stay healthy.

In this episode, Sue and Dr Raja explore Mild Cognitive Impairment, the difference between dementia and an aging brain, and ways for carers to stay healthy.

Dr Raja's Carer Clinic - Mild Cognitive Impairment

In this episode, Sue Hinds and Dr Gemima Fitzgerald discuss the importance of sleep, and the techniques carers can use to get a better night's rest.

In this episode, Sue Hinds and Dr Gemima Fitzgerald discuss the importance of sleep, and the techniques carers can use to get a better night's rest.

Let's talk about sleeping

Michael Morpurgo

In this episode, Melanie Blanksby speaks to author and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo about his life, telling stories, and the role of older people in our society

In this episode, Melanie Blanksby speaks to author and former Children's Laureate Sir Michael Morpurgo about his life, telling stories, and the role of older people in our society

A conversation with Sir Michael Morpurgo

In this episode, Nathan Jarvis speaks to AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco about the importance of storytelling and sharing positive real life stories for families living with dementia.  Explore the AlzAuthors website  Get the Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia Caregiving Stories anthology ebook for free

In this episode, Nathan Jarvis speaks to AlzAuthors co-founder Marianne Sciucco about the importance of storytelling and sharing positive real life stories for families living with dementia. <a href="https://alzauthors.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Explore the AlzAuthors website</a> <a href="https://dl.bookfunnel.com/it1bijhu73" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get the Alzheimer’s &amp; Dementia Caregiving Stories anthology ebook for free</a>

Storytelling - the great escape

In this episode, Sue joins Dr Raja in our first carer clinic, where they discuss the signs and symptoms of dementia and how your doctor will make a diagnosis.

In this episode, Sue joins Dr Raja in our first carer clinic, where they discuss the signs and symptoms of dementia and how your doctor will make a diagnosis.

Dr Raja's Carer Clinic - Dementia Symptoms and Diagnosis

In this episode, Melanie Blanksby, acting chief executive at Dementia Carers Count, speaks to dementia campaigner and former carer Tommy Whitelaw about his experience of caring for his mother, and seeing the person and not the dementia.

In this episode, Melanie Blanksby, acting chief executive at Dementia Carers Count, speaks to dementia campaigner and former carer Tommy Whitelaw about his experience of caring for his mother, and seeing the person and not the dementia.

Seeing the person, not the dementia

In this episode, Kate Legg, our Senior Specialist Practitioner, speaks to Specialist Practitioner and Queen's Nurse Lorraine Haining about managing medications at home. The beginning of this episode discusses a leaflet from the World Health Organisation, which can be found here: 5 Moments Leaflet.

In this episode, Kate Legg, our Senior Specialist Practitioner, speaks to Specialist Practitioner and Queen's Nurse Lorraine Haining about managing medications at home. The beginning of this episode discusses a leaflet from the World Health Organisation, which can be found here: <a href="https://dementiacarers.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/5moments.PNG.d8115afafbedb8d94433642e2ee7a865.png" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">5 Moments Leaflet</a>.

Tips for managing medications at home

We are dedicated to family members and friends who are caring for someone with dementia. Through our podcast, we'll be sharing the stories and voices of family dementia carers.

In this episode, Sue Hinds, our head of services, speaks to psychologist Dr Gemima Fitzgerald and career consultant Dawn Newey about the practical and emotional elements of returning to work after caring.

In this episode, Sue Hinds, our head of services, speaks to psychologist Dr Gemima Fitzgerald and career consultant Dawn Newey about the practical and emotional elements of returning to work after caring.

The practicalities of returning to work

In this episode, Melanie Blanksby, our acting chief executive, speaks to Peter Berry and Deb Bunt about what it means to have early onset dementia, living well with dementia and recognising how important identity and friendship are.

In this episode, Melanie Blanksby, our acting chief executive, speaks to Peter Berry and Deb Bunt about what it means to have early onset dementia, living well with dementia and recognising how important identity and friendship are.

Peter is still Peter

In this episode, Kate Legg, our  Senior Specialist Practitioner, speaks to Jane Stanfield, who as well as being an associate practitioner at Dementia Carers Count is also a chaplain in a dementia nursing home. They discuss how spirituality is important for both people with dementia and those who care for them, as well as answering your questions about how to stay involved with the faith and spiritual enrichment of a person with dementia.

In this episode, Kate Legg, our  Senior Specialist Practitioner, speaks to Jane Stanfield, who as well as being an associate practitioner at Dementia Carers Count is also a chaplain in a dementia nursing home. They discuss how spirituality is important for both people with dementia and those who care for them, as well as answering your questions about how to stay involved with the faith and spiritual enrichment of a person with dementia.

Spirituality and dementia - Carer Identity

In this episode, Helen, our head of campaigns, speaks to Lucy and Felicity from the Good Company People, about how their organisation supports people with dementia, and the challenges of building a startup not-for-profit whilst being carers themselves.

In this episode, Helen, our head of campaigns, speaks to Lucy and Felicity from the Good Company People, about how their organisation supports people with dementia, and the challenges of building a startup not-for-profit whilst being carers themselves.

The Benefits of Good Company

In this episode, Melanie, our acting chief executive, speaks to Rebecca Fuller, The Archers' Beth Casey, about her family's experience of dementia.

In this episode, Melanie, our acting chief executive, speaks to Rebecca Fuller, The Archers' Beth Casey, about her family's experience of dementia.

Rebecca's Grandad

In this episode, Sue Hinds, our Head of Services, speaks to Gina Smith, Founder of Create Visual Aids, about how we can use visual aids to work through communication challenges and help support people with dementia who have memory difficulties. Episode links:  https://www.createvisualaids.co.uk/ https://www.talkingmats.com/

In this episode, Sue Hinds, our Head of Services, speaks to Gina Smith, Founder of Create Visual Aids, about how we can use visual aids to work through communication challenges and help support people with dementia who have memory difficulties. Episode links:  <a href="https://www.createvisualaids.co.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.createvisualaids.co.uk/</a> <a href="https://www.talkingmats.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.talkingmats.com/</a>

Visual Tools

In this episode, Specialist Practitioner Lorraine Haining speaks to Kate Legg, Senior Specialist Practitioner, about some of the challenges people with dementia can have with daily tasks like washing or eating and drinking, and how we can resolve these challenges and prevent them becoming bigger problems.

In this episode, Specialist Practitioner Lorraine Haining speaks to Kate Legg, Senior Specialist Practitioner, about some of the challenges people with dementia can have with daily tasks like washing or eating and drinking, and how we can resolve these challenges and prevent them becoming bigger problems.

Dealing with daily needs

In this episode, Melanie, our acting chief executive, speaks to Helen and Gemima about the results of our carer survey and how carers can cope when they reach crisis. If you feel you've reached crisis point or are struggling to cope, Dementia Carers Count is here to help.  0800 652 1102 Our 0800 number is a free phone line to talk about the struggles you're having with a member of our team.

In this episode, Melanie, our acting chief executive, speaks to Helen and Gemima about the results of our carer survey and how carers can cope when they reach crisis. If you feel you've reached crisis point or are struggling to cope, Dementia Carers Count is here to help.  0800 652 1102 Our 0800 number is a free phone line to talk about the struggles you're having with a member of our team.

Reaching Crisis

In this episode, Melanie, our acting chief executive, speaks to Gina Awad and Tony Husband about their book "United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia". They explore some of the book's themes, as well as speaking about how the real life stories the book tells have affected them and their own relationship with dementia.

In this episode, Melanie, our acting chief executive, speaks to Gina Awad and Tony Husband about their book "United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia". They explore some of the book's themes, as well as speaking about how the real life stories the book tells have affected them and their own relationship with dementia.

United: Caring for our loved ones living with dementia - an interview with the authors

In this episode Sue, our head of services, speaks to Dr Gemima Fitzgerald, a clinical psychologist and one of our associate practitioners, about grief in relation to dementia. They also answer listener questions and share ways to help resolve and respond to the grieving process.

In this episode Sue, our head of services, speaks to Dr Gemima Fitzgerald, a clinical psychologist and one of our associate practitioners, about grief in relation to dementia. They also answer listener questions and share ways to help resolve and respond to the grieving process.

Let's talk about grief

Dementia Carers Count

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