My life with dementia | A Dementia UK podcast

Building on Bob's dementia story in our last episode, Hilda and Vic share what they see in practice every day from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode, they cover:

why men are less likely to access Dementia UK’s support services
the benefits of getting help from professional carers
the pros and cons of moving house when you’re living with someone who has a dementia diagnosis

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

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At 85, Bob has been caring for his wife Jan for seven years. Jan received a vascular dementia diagnosis, and until very recently Bob was her main carer. Bob is one of many older male carers who can become isolated in their communities, despite the vital role they play.

In this episode, you’ll hear about Bob and Jan’s love story, his unwavering dedication to his wife and her care and how he overcame his reluctance to ask for help.

Bob’s dementia story will feel familiar to many carers supporting a partner and gently explores the courage it takes to accept support.

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Following Will and Ronnie’s dementia story, Hilda and Vic offer practical guidance from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

This episode offers insight and reassurance for families who feel unseen or misunderstood when living with young onset dementia.

Key topics in this episode include:

why it can take longer to get a diagnosis for younger people with dementia
which types of dementia may benefit from medication
the impact a dementia diagnosis can have on close relationships

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

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In this episode, we sit down with mother and son Ronnie and Will. Ronnie was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's disease when she was 49 years old, when Will was just 16.

Listen to them talk about how their relationship has evolved since Ronnie’s dementia diagnosis and Will’s experience as a young carer.

From initially hiding her diagnosis to becoming an advocate for better awareness of young onset dementia, Ronnie’s dementia story is one of resilience and hope.

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After listening to Elene's dementia story, Hilda and Safia share practical advice from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.

In this episode, Hilda and Safia discuss:

how cultural beliefs can affect how someone responds to a dementia diagnosis
the guilt family members may experience when there are problems with their loved one’s care
more about Safia’s role as an Admiral Nurse for Black, African and Caribbean communities

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

Support and resources:

Book a free appointment in our clinic for Black, African and Caribbean communities
Get in touch with one of our Admiral Nurses for tailored advice
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