Alzheimer's Society Podcast

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Here and now - Living with dementia podcast - February/March 2017 Feb 03, 2017

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As if having dementia wasn’t enough, many people also face unfair treatment. My name’s Gareth Bracken and I’m reading an article about an Alzheimer’s Society ambassador who is choosing her battles to secure her and others’ rights.

Do What You Love! Living with Dementia Podcast - October/November 2016 Oct 26, 2016

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After a dementia diagnosis, still being able to enjoy your favourite activities makes a big difference. Gareth Bracken, reads an article by Luke Bishop about a man who is staying active with the support of a Side by Side volunteer.

Still proud - Living with dementia podcast August/September 2016 Aug 15, 2016

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Despite being unable to access all of his previous wide-ranging knowledge, Abdus Shahid remains sure of his achievements. Gareth Bracken meets a business and family man who retains a strong identity.

Opening the door - Living with dementia podcast June/July 2016 Jul 14, 2016

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A local group can provide welcome support. Gareth Bracken reads an article written by Luke Bishop, about a man from Merseyside who overcame many anxieties before meeting other people with dementia.

Wales and Northern Ireland election special 2016 Apr 28, 2016

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With the devolved elections in Wales and Northern Ireland just days away, hear the thoughts of our teams in Cardiff and Belfast on what the major parties are saying about dementia. We also outline the campaigns we’ve been running – https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/20000reasons in Northern Ireland and https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/45000reasons in Wales – to ensure dementia is on the politicians’ radar as they ask for your vote, and tell you about how to get involved.

Lasting Power of Attorney for Health and Welfare - Alzheimer's Society podcast March 2016 Mar 09, 2016

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A Lasting Power of Attorney (LPA) is a legal tool that allows you to appoint someone to make certain decisions on your behalf. A health and welfare LPA allows the attorney to make decisions on your behalf about your health and welfare, if there comes a time when you are unable to make these decisions for yourself. In this edition of the podcast we discuss Health and Welfare LPA and the Your answers to the question 'What to do if a person with dementia leave a shop without paying for goods?'.

Hospital discharge and NHS continuing healthcare - Alzheimer's Society podcast December 2015 Dec 07, 2015

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Hospital discharge is the term used when a person leaves hospital once they are sufficiently recovered. People with dementia usually need further long-term help after leaving hospital, and some may move into a care home. Others need support in their own home or in the home of a relative or friend. In this edition of the podcast we discuss the hospital discharge process and NHS continuing healthcare.

Dementia, 'sectioning' and The Mental Health Act 1983 - Alzheimer's Society podcast October 2015 Oct 06, 2015

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If health professionals think that a person with dementia is behaving in a way that places their health at risk or is a danger to themselves or others, they can be detained in hospital under section 2 of the Mental Health Act so that they can be assessed. This process is often known as ‘sectioning’ or 'being sectioned' and is often a challenging time for the person with dementia and their families. As the term sectioning often has negative connotations in this podcast we will be referring to the process of placing someone under a section of the Mental Health act. In this edition of the podcast Hannah speask to Helpline Adviser Emma about the Mental Health Act, guardianship and after-care services.

Criminal scams and dementia - Alzheimer's Society podcast August 2015 Aug 03, 2015

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Criminal gangs target older people by phone, letter and email. Common cons include bogus foreign lotteries, miracle health cures, fake prize draw wins and investment opportunities. In this edition of the podcast Helpline Coordinator Angelo talks about how people with dementia can fall prey to these types of scams, how to report them and what can be done to prevent them happening.

Our commercial, dementia on film - Alzheimer's Society podcast June 2015 Jun 01, 2015

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For the first time ever, Alzheimer’s Society is running an advertising campaign to make people more aware of the Society and how we can support people affected by dementia. In this edition of the podcast we hear from Ray Castleton, the actor who portrayed the Grandfather character in our new commercial he tells us about his personal experience of dementia, what it was like on set and the challenges of playing someone with the condition.

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