Discovering Dementia

The Alzheimer’s Society’s latest campaign in the UK is called The Long Goodbye.It centres around the potential feelings of grief and loss that it says both carers and those living with dementia can feel through the course of the disease.Penny explores what this means and talks to carers Ame Chauhan and Candy Morris to hear their stories. She also speaks to Marion Child from the Alzheimer’s Society to find out why the campaign was launched.CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about loss, grief and dying.Alzheimer’s Society https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/The Dementia Support line can be reached by calling 0333 150 3456https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/contact-usFor more information about The Long Goodbye campaign https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/dementia-news-and-media/long-goodbye#:~:text=This%20moving%20portrayal%20offers%20a,how%20devastating%20it%20can%20be.Hosted and produced by Penny BellTheme Music by Leila Mitwally@discoveringdementia@dementiapodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Fundraiser extraordinaire Manny Singh Kang is a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK.He's also a Wolverhampton Wanderers football fan who launched and now runs a popular samosa stand at home games, through which he's raised thousands for charities. As you'll hear, he's also inspired many people along the way.The Samosa Saturday event featured here raised an incredible £6567.94 for Dementia UK.Links for Manny:To donate - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mkangInstagramX (Twitter)FacebookDementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses (specialist dementia nurses) for families affected by dementia.https://www.dementiauk.orgTo speak to an Admiral Nurse, call the Dementia UK Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Discovering Dementia is back for Series 3. Penny Bell gives an update on her plans to share more dementia stories with you.This award-winning podcast began when Penny's mum was diagnosed with dementia. They have been documenting their journey together and sharing what they discover in the hope that it would help others. This series will be a little different for Penny. Her mum's dementia has progressed so she is not able to be as much a part of the recordings as before. But the stories continue.Keep listening for more from this award winning podcast.Links: InstagramFacebookMusic: Leila Mitwally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This Autumn, thousands of people are signing up for free to do an Alzheimer's Society Memory Walk. The sponsored walks raise money which will go towards supporting those affected by dementia.But who are the people behind that support?Dementia Adviser, Charlotte Murray, tell us about her work for Alzheimer's Society and explains what she does in her role.The Memory Walk brings together people who understand the impact of dementia, mixing the buzz of the crowd along with quiet moments of remembrance. To find out more, go to www.memorywalk.org.ukAlzheimer's Society also runs a support line, which Charlotte mentions. If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis, or you are a carer you can call for more information.Dementia support - 0333 150 3456Opening hours: Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm, Thurs and Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 4pmTo get in touch with the podcast – www.discoveringdementia.co.uk Insta - @discoveringdementia X -@dementiapodcastTheme music - original composition by Leila Mitwally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In the first episode of this mini series, Helen Pike generously shares her story, talking about caring for her husband Geoff, who has a form of dementia called Primary Progressive Aphasia. She also shares her experience of Memory Walk, which she and Geoff did together last year. Memory Walk is a series of sponsored walks held in September and October across the UK by the Alzheimer's Society. It's free to sign up and open to all. The events bring together people who understand the impact of dementia, mixing the buzz of the crowd along with quiet moments of remembrance. Every pound raised goes towards funding vital research and support for those affected by dementia. To sign up and find out more, go to www.memorywalk.org.ukCONTENT WARNING: This episode contains content some listeners may find upsettingAlzheimer's Society also runs a support line. If you are affected by dementia, worried about a diagnosis or a carer you can call for more information.Dementia support - 0333 150 3456Opening hours: Mon to Weds: 9am – 8pm, Thurs and Fri: 9am – 5pm, Sat and Sun: 10am – 4pmTo get in touch with the podcast – www.discoveringdementia.co.uk Insta - @discoveringdementia X -@dementiapodcastTheme music - original composition by Leila Mitwally Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.