My life with dementia | A Dementia UK podcast

Hilda and Vic discuss Jules's dementia story, sharing advice and insight drawing on their clinical experience as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode they explore:

how to manage if the person you’re caring for becomes angry or aggressive
how to cope when multiple family members are living with dementia at the same time
how to create joyful memories even as someone’s dementia is progressing

If you haven't heard Jules’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic
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When Jules's uncle started showing symptoms of dementia, she had no idea that soon she'd be caring for multiple family members, who all received a dementia diagnosis around the same time.

In this episode, Jules discusses some of the more challenging symptoms of dementia, such as aggression, and her dedication to keeping her family safe and happy.

Jules’s dementia story offers comfort to anyone facing the challenges of dementia, while reminding us that joy is still possible.

Our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses can help
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Hilda and Vic go deeper into some of the themes from Chloe and Amy's dementia story, explaining what families can do next from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

They cover:

how schools can support young carers
the importance of counselling to help young carers manage the emotional strain of looking after someone with a dementia diagnosis
how Admiral Nurses can help families prepare for the future through advance care planning, including lasting power of attorney

If you haven't heard Chloe and Amy’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.

Support and resources:

Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic

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Chloe and Amy were just 12 and 18 when their mum Sarah began showing symptoms of young onset dementia. Becoming young carers for a parent with dementia and coming to terms with their mum’s diagnosis was something they had never imagined.

This is a story of a family pulling together under incredibly challenging circumstances, supporting each other to juggle work, school and looking after Mum.

Chloe and Amy’s dementia story will resonate with families who are navigating a dementia diagnosis while trying to hold on to everyday life.

Get support for young onset dementia
Speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse
Advice on supporting a child or teenager whose parent has been diagnosed with dementia
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One in two of us will be affected by dementia in our lifetime, and at Dementia UK, we believe no one should face it alone.

That’s why we created this award-winning podcast.

Hear first-hand dementia stories from people living with the condition, alongside life-changing advice from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

Whether you’re a carer or young carer, living with a dementia diagnosis, worried about symptoms like memory loss or simply want to share your experiences, why not visit our website to find out how we can support you? dementiauk.org/podcast-support

‘My life with dementia’ is hosted by Ted Lasso’s Kola Bokinni. The series is produced by Arlie Adlington.

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