"Do you remember about the virus being out there?"
STAY ALERT for this special edition of the podcast, with hosts Grace Stead and Peggy Walker. If you can't visit someone with dementia because of coronavirus will they forget you? And how worried should you be if someone you love is in a care home right now? Talking to James McKillop from Glasgow, Scotland who has had dementia for more than 20 years. They discuss social distancing, remembering to wash your hands, and using technology to keep in touch with friends around the world. (And in 2020 as a way to keep your distance from people just down the road...)Warning: this podcast contains jokes from James, who says a sense of humour is a good way to face dementia. Mentions:
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@AlumniDementia - Scottish DEEPThis podcast is made by BBC Radio Sheffield (but this episode was made from home) Listen to our other episodes and talk to us: @bbcdementiapodFor support and help: bbc.co.uk/actionline
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10. "It wasn't funny at the time"
Grace Stead and Peggy Walker meet another person living well with dementia. Jacqui Bingham is a stroke survivor, and was relieved when she finally got her diagnosis of young onset Alzheimer’s in 2018.
Her friend felt differently about the news, and what the future may hold. Jacqui moved to the UK from South Africa in 2000 and says she’s got more friends since developing dementia.
Self-care is important, so she also talks about why you should tell your massage therapist that you have dementia! The dementia diaries service: @DementiaTweetsThis podcast is made by BBC Radio SheffieldFollow us and get in touch on Twitter: @bbcdementiapodFor support and help: bbc.co.uk/actionlineThis is the final episode of season 1.
Thanks for listening!
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9. "Who's looking after you?"
In this episode Grace and Peggy pop round to see Surryia Chauhdry and her husband Khurshid, who has dementia. They met in Pakistan, and now live in Sheffield. They also chat to health worker Nur Ali from @shipshapewell. She talks about the challenges of getting dementia information out to different communities. Research focusing on black, Asian and minority ethnic (BAME) communities is 'essential and challenging,' according to Alzheimer's Society. Follow us and get in touch on Twitter: @bbcdementiapod For support and help: bbc.co.uk/actionline
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8. "Dementia isn't a mental health condition"
Do you know about the risk factors of developing dementia? Smoking, diet, lifestyle and how much alcohol you drink are all thought to play a role. There are always headlines about things that can apparently help prevent dementia, and things that could increase your risk. But does anyone really know? In this episode Grace and Peggy go with Howard Gordon - who has dementia - to meet Manmohi Dake at the University of Sheffield's department of neuroscience @neuroshefThis podcast is made by BBC Radio SheffieldJoin the conversation, and find out more about the series: @bbcdementiapodFor support and help: bbc.co.uk/actionline
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7. "Know that you’re not alone"
Grace and Peggy discuss the reaction to the podcast.In this episode, they hear a surprising admission from a tv legend, and get a shoutout on national radio (Thanks @bbc5live !) If you’ve found this podcast in any way useful, interesting, happy or sad - well, we’d love to hear from you.
Follow us and get in touch on Twitter: @bbcdementiapod For support and help: bbc.co.uk/actionline
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