Alzheimer's Society Podcast

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‘Our community gets right behind us’ – Dementia together podcast August 2026 Aug 14, 2026

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In this episode, we chat with Linda Quinn in Somerset, who joins forces with family, friends and her community to organise musical theatre nights to fundraise for Alzheimer’s Society. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia.

‘Campaigning is my way of paying back’ – Dementia together podcast June 2026 Jun 05, 2026

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In this episode, we chat with dementia campaigner John Amos. He has been involved with all sorts of campaign work with Alzheimer’s Society since caring for his late wife Lesley. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia.

‘Singing is a spa for the soul’ – Dementia together podcast April 2026 Apr 10, 2026

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In this episode, we chat with Katherine from the Wales-based charity Forget-me-not Chorus. It creates safe spaces where people affected by dementia can experience the joy and friendship of singing in a choir. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400. To find out more about Forget-me-not Chorus, visit https://forgetmenotchorus.com

‘Using my voice to dispel dementia myths and help others’ – Dementia together podcast February 2026 Feb 02, 2026

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In this episode, we chat with John who has discovered a new passion for broadcasting since his diagnosis with young-onset dementia. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

‘It's an uplifting and joyful thing’ – Dementia together podcast December 2025 Dec 05, 2025

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In this episode, we meet the people behind Dementia Disco, a Stockport charity that organises discos for people affected by dementia. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

Meet our poetry competition winners – Dementia together podcast October 2025 Oct 10, 2025

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In this episode, we chat with two winners from our eighth poetry competition. Robin, winner of our 'From the heart' category talks about his emotional poem 'Dementia Caring', which is about caring for his late wife Sheila. And Kathy, winner of our 'Way with words' category, chats about how her dad Bob inspired her poem 'Is it Time to Go?'. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

‘I've found a different me’ – Dementia together podcast August 2025 Aug 18, 2025

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*Content warning: this episode features references to suicidal thoughts. In this episode, we chat with Steve in Fermanagh about living with young-onset Alzheimer’s disease. After his diagnosis, Steve had to retire from his beloved job as a long-distance truck driver. But he's found new sources of joy, and the strength and confidence to advocate for other people living with dementia. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

'It shows what can be achieved' – Dementia together podcast June 2025 Jun 06, 2025

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In this episode of the Dementia together podcast, we learn about the UK's first dementia-friendly railway line. The Bentham Line runs from the hubbub of Leeds to the seaside resort of Morecambe, past miles of incredible scenery. Yet it's no quaint heritage ride, but a fully functioning rail link. We meet the people who've been making the experience of travelling by rail better for people affected by dementia, and the wonderful opportunities this has created. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia Support Line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

'An amazing community event' – Dementia together podcast April 2025 Apr 11, 2025

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This episode is all about Dementia’s Got Talent, a very special show that took place at the Darlington Hippodrome earlier in 2025 and featured performers living with dementia. We visited the Darlington Hippodrome to meet the people behind the show and one of its stars, rookie comedian Maureen Kay. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

'I've not given up on my dream' – Dementia together podcast February 2025 Feb 03, 2025

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In this episode of the Dementia together podcast we chat with Jitendra Gupta in Bradford about finding confidence after his dementia diagnosis. When Jitendra first received the news he had Alzheimer's disease, he felt pessimistic about the future. But with the support of his family, friends and other networks, including Alzheimer's Society, Jitendra has regained enjoyment in life. And he's not given up on his dream to become a lawyer. Visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

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