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Reimagining education for the real world – Part two
Windows on dementia
01/07/25 • 15 min
In this illuminating discussion, Dementia Learning Centre Director Caroline Bartle shares her insights into delivering impactful dementia education, drawing from her experience running a social enterprise in the UK and her academic research.
She and Ellen Bragger examine how combining emotional engagement with practical experience fosters lasting change in dementia care.
Together, they explore the elements that make training truly effective from storytelling to virtual reality and why the future of learning must extend beyond the classroom into everyday practice. Part two of this series reveals how the Dementia Learning Centre at Alzheimers New Zealand is reimagining education for real-world impact.
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Education innovations – Part three
Windows on dementia
01/07/25 • 15 min
In this insightful episode, Dementia Learning Centre Director Caroline Bartle discusses her ambitious vision for dementia mate wareware education in Aotearoa New Zealand for 2025.
From innovative training programmes to cutting-edge technology, she outlines how the Centre will support and transform dementia mate wareware care while prioritising people at the core of their work.
This third episode in the series explores how the Dementia Learning Centre will enhance Alzheimers New Zealand’s essential role in supporting people living with dementia and their whānau.
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Challenges facing education – Part one
Windows on dementia
01/07/25 • 13 min
In this initial episode of a four-part series, Dementia Learning Centre Director Caroline Bartle joins Ellen Bragger to discuss the challenges facing dementia mate wareware education in Aotearoa New Zealand.
They address the complexities of delivering effective training across diverse healthcare settings, the impact of high staff turnover, and the necessity for standardised approaches.
This thought-provoking conversation sets the foundation for future episodes by highlighting the importance of evolving traditional training methods to better serve individuals living with dementia mate wareware, their whānau, and healthcare professionals.
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Hearing and dementia
Windows on dementia
05/12/24 • 38 min
The link between hearing loss and dementia mate wareware is significant. Audika’s Ben de Farias joins our podcast to delve deeper into why looking after your hearing is another important piece of the puzzle for ageing well.
Audika is the only hearing provider in Aotearoa New Zealand which is currently Dementia Friendly Accredited – well done! We also explore what this means for people in real life.
You can find out more about the Dementia Friendly Recognition Programme on the Alzheimers NZ website.
Kate De Goldi - Champion for Dementia
Windows on dementia
06/03/20 • 23 min
Action Plan: The way forward
Windows on dementia
03/13/24 • 30 min
Dementia Mate Wareware Leadership and Advisory Group Co-Chairs Dr Makarena Dudley and Teresa Wall join Alzheimers NZ Chief Executive Catherine Hall to discuss the group’s important role in the Dementia Mate Wareware Governance Ecosystem.
The group was established in 2022 to provide strategic advice to guide government on how Aotearoa New Zealand should move forward to achieve the vision of the Dementia Mate Wareware Action Plan.
Are you keen to be involved in this important kaupapa? Join the Dementia Mate Wareware Network today.
This podcast was recorded on 6 March 2024.
Let’s chat about… how doing, creates belonging
Windows on dementia
10/01/23 • 15 min
Let’s chat about... is our podcast series which gives experts working in dementia mate wareware across Aotearoa New Zealand an opportunity to chat about a topic and share some of the evidence available.
We’re joined by Summerset’s Programme Lead – Therapeutic Recreation Orquidea Tamoyo Mortera in this episode, to chat about how engaging people in recreation and doing activities, can create a sense of belonging in a place like residential care that often does not always feel like home.
Understanding continence
Windows on dementia
11/15/23 • 19 min
Continence can be one of those subjects no one wants to talk about, and there are many reasons why someone with dementia mate wareware can become incontinent.
Principal Advisor Services and Standards Lyneta Russell is joined by Dr Anna Lawrence and Liz Childs, of Continence NZ, in our latest podcast. They discuss different strategies which can be put in place to support people living with incontinence and where to go for help.
Reducing the risk
Windows on dementia
12/13/23 • 31 min
There are 12 proven lifestyle factors that, if modified, can reduce the risk of a person developing dementia mate wareware.
University of Auckland’s Dr Etu Ma’u and Professor Lynette Tippett share more about risk reduction, following the release of the World Alzheimer Report 2023 in September.
Digitial technology in education – Part four
Windows on dementia
01/07/25 • 18 min
In this final episode of the series, Dementia Learning Centre Director and Ellen Bragger delve into the transformative potential of digital technology in dementia education.
From virtual reality experiences to gamification and artificial intelligence, they investigate how the Dementia Learning Centre at Alzheimers New Zealand is embracing innovation to enhance learning while maintaining human connection at the heart of care.
Caroline introduces several exciting new initiatives set to launch in 2025 that will revolutionise dementia care training across Aotearoa New Zealand.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Windows on dementia have?
Windows on dementia currently has 39 episodes available.
What topics does Windows on dementia cover?
The podcast is about Dementia, Health & Fitness, Human Rights, Society & Culture, Mental Health, Podcasts, New Zealand and Health.
What is the most popular episode on Windows on dementia?
The episode title 'Reflections on learning' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Windows on dementia?
The average episode length on Windows on dementia is 24 minutes.
How often are episodes of Windows on dementia released?
Episodes of Windows on dementia are typically released every 37 days, 5 hours.
When was the first episode of Windows on dementia?
The first episode of Windows on dementia was released on May 10, 2020.
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