"Caring for Mum and Dad drove me to breaking point" | Chris's story
Over the span of a decade, Chris cared for his parents, who both had dementia.An only child with very little extended family, Chris assumed the role of primary carer without much discussion. He juggled parenting his own son, working full-time in the emergency services, and his caregiving role. And eventually, he reached breaking point.In this episode, he talks about the constant battle with a system that was supposed to support him, and the importance of looking after yourself as a carer. Further resources:Find out more about Dementia UK and the life-changing support of Admiral Nurses Learn more about how dementia can affect relationships and roles Discover ways you can look after yourself as a carer Learn more about financial and legal support Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two dementia nurses discuss Chris's story
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses who provide free advice and support to the whole family, as well as the person with the diagnosis.In this episode, Hilda and Vic delve deeper into some of the themes from Chris’s story to give some extra advice and insight from their expert perspectives. They explore what chronic stress looks like, the role of a 'sandwich carer' and how respite care can offer much-needed support. If you haven’t heard Chris’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. Further resources:Find out more about Dementia UK and the life-changing support of Admiral Nurses Discover ways you can look after yourself as a carer Explore tips for sandwich carers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two dementia nurses discuss Julie's story
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses, who provide free advice and support to the whole family, as well as the person with the diagnosis.In this episode, Hilda and Vic delve deeper into some of the themes from Julie’s story to give some extra advice and insight from their expert perspectives. They share practical advice for living alone with dementia, the importance of finding purpose in every day life, and the often overlooked value of occupational therapy.If you haven’t heard Julie’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first.Further resources: Find out more about Dementia UK and the life-changing support of Admiral NursesAccess support around living alone with dementiaLearn more about finding help and support at home Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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"I live alone, and I have dementia" | Julie's story
Julie received her dementia diagnosis at just 54 years old. In the space of a few minutes, the doctor delivered the news, handed her a medication prescription and said goodbye. Julie felt so overcome with shock that she burst into tears.Julie lives on her own, and doesn’t have family members to care for her. It’s a situation many people with dementia find themselves in. She has found purpose in advocating for this community.In this episode, Julie talks about maintaining her independence while living with dementia, finding the courage to ask for help, and the importance of amplifying the voices of people with lived experience. Further resources: Find out more about Dementia UK and the life-changing support of Admiral Nurses Access information and resources about young onset dementia, where symptoms develop before the age of 65 Find young onset dementia support groups and services Read personal stories from people living with a diagnosis, their family members and friends Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Two dementia nurses discuss George's story
This episode features two of Dementia UK’s Admiral Nurses – Hilda and Vic. Admiral Nurses are specialist dementia nurses, who provide free advice and support to the whole family, as well as the person with the diagnosis.In this episode, Hilda and Vic delve deeper into some of the themes from George’s story to give some extra advice and insight from their expert perspectives. They talk about the changing family dynamics after a dementia diagnosis, the importance of setting up a lasting power of attorney and the value of peer support groups.If you haven’t heard George’s episode yet, give it a listen first.Further resources: Find out more about Dementia UK and the life-changing support of Admiral Nurses Access information and resources about young onset dementia, where symptoms develop before the age of 65 Read tips and advice to help parents support children and adolescents when the other parent has young onset dementia Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
About My life with dementia | A Dementia UK podcast
One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime – whether by caring for someone with the condition, developing it ourselves, or both. Yet too often, the voices of people who are facing the many complex challenges of dementia go unheard.Presented by award-winning journalist, editor, podcaster and Dementia UK Ambassador Marianne Jones, Dementia UK’s podcast, ‘My life with dementia’, takes listeners on a personal journey through the world of dementia, as told by people who have experienced it themselves. People living with the diagnosis. People who have found themselves in a caring role they never expected. And people who are grieving a loved one.Through their stories, and with practical advice from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, we gain a deeper understanding of the condition from multiple perspectives – as well as invaluable insights, empathy and hope.This series was produced by Arlie Adlington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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