Dementia Action Week - Whistle Stop Tour of Discovering Dementia

05/20/21 • 7 min

What is Discovering Dementia and how did it all start?To mark Dementia Action Week, Penny outlines the origins of the podcast and why she started recording. After two series, she and her mum have met so many people who have generously given their time to share their own experiences of dementia. One of those is Peter Berry, who’s fundraising efforts and great positivity have been an inspiration.Vote for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/vote

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Season 2 Episode 9 Dementia Specialist Admiral Nurse Victoria Lyons from Dementia UK

Victoria Lyons is Senior Consultant Admiral Nurse with Dementia UK, which provides specialist dementia support for families through the Admiral Nurse service.They give one to one support, guidance and practical solutions with nurses continually trained, developed and supported by Dementia UK.This year has been one of its most challenging, with the coronavirus pandemic. Victoria discusses some of the difficulties and offers tips and guidance on how to cope. Look for more information on the Dementia UK website www.dementiauk.orgFor the helpline, call 0800 888 6678 or email [email protected] for Discovering Dementia as your Listeners' Choice at the British Podcast Awards: https://www.britishpodcastawards.com/voteDiscovering Dementia is produced and presented by Penny Bell, with original music by Leila MitwallyPlease do subscribe, rate and review the podcast. It will help others to find us.Say hello on instagram @discoveringdementiaFacebook @dementiapodcastCheck out twitter @dementiapodcastwww.discoveringdementia.co.uk

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Mini Series 1 Rachael Webb - Admiral Nurse at Dementia UK

In this mini series of seasonal interviews, we hear from dementia organisations and others with their own stories and tips on how best to manage celebrations like Christmas.Dementia UK is a specialist dementia nurse charity, providing support to families affected by all forms of dementia. Their nurses are known as Admiral Nurses.Rachael Webb works as an Admiral Nurse and joins Penny to talk about her role, including her work on the dementia helpline, her expertise in Lewy body dementia and her thoughts on how to make things run smoothly at Christmas.To contact the Dementia UK Helpline, call 0800 8886678https://www.dementiauk.org/https://www.dementiauk.org/twelve-tips-for-christmas/With original music by Leila Mitwally

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