Being active is important for us all, with benefits for both the mind and body, but for those who may have dementia, keeping active can be a challenge. Janica talks to us about a range of activities designed specifically for those of us who may

Dementia: Katharine Harrod

Sep 24th, 2019 8m 1s

Join Katharine Harrod as she explains how the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Chamber of Commerce actively encourages all businesses to become Dementia Friendly and how easily accessed and simple training benefits the staff, customers, community and t

Dementia: Ian Sherriff, BEM

Sep 19th, 2019 14m 26s

Join Ian Sherriff as he talks about his work in dementia care and research which has been recognised with the award of a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. We hear how dementia programmes in the UK's rural communities ti

Dementia: The Church - a Vital Link

Feb 25th, 2019 9m 1s

The church provides a vital link to our more remote and rural communities and through hosting a short dementia awareness session the church can reach out further, acting as a catalyst that brings a deeper understanding to people from all walks

Dementia: Derriford Hospital and Healthcare

Feb 1st, 2019 9m 1s

Karen Girmshaw, Consultant Nurse for Older People talks to us about the Dementia Awareness Training Programme at Derriford Hospital, the positive impact that this has had on patients and carers and how we can also help when planning a visit. As

Dementia: Missing People and The Herbert Protocol

Nov 28th, 2018 9m

Richard Loxton, Lost Person Search Manager at Devon & Cornwall Police explains that it's not uncommon for people who have dementia to go missing, but there are some steps that we can all take to reduce the likelihood of this. We also hear how t

Dementia: Help, Advice and Support

Oct 4th, 2018 9m 1s

People with dementia and those who provide care often have many questions; we could all do with some help from time to time. Anne looks after her parents while also caring for others as part of her work in the community and in this podcast we l

Dementia: Teaching Children and Keeping Family Involved

Oct 4th, 2018 9m

We're all likely to know someone who has dementia, so it's important that we have access to information that helps us understand more about the condition and children are as much part of the picture as everyone else. In this podcast Juliette ta

Dementia: Business Benefits from Being Dementia Friendly

Sep 18th, 2018 9m 1s

What does it mean to be Dementia Friendly and how is this achieved? John explains how training is easy to access and how small changes in what you do can make a big difference for those living with dementia. We are all in this together: shops,

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