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Welcome to The Dementia Dialogues with me, Natalie Carter, dementia advocate, where I explore the ups and downs, fears and frustrations of living with dementia.
Join us for heartfelt interviews with caregivers and researchers who share their stories and insights, charities offering support and making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia, plus bonus solo episodes, 'Curious Minds', answering listener questions and concerns.
Join us for heartfelt interviews with caregivers and researchers who share their stories and insights, charities offering support and making a difference in the lives of those affected by dementia, plus bonus solo episodes, 'Curious Minds', answering listener questions and concerns.
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In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 34 where I speak to Grania McKittrick.
Dementia risk isn't as "genetic" as most people think — and what you eat may play a bigger role than you realise. Registered nutritionist Kate Taylor explains the six key trajectories behind cognitive decline and shares realistic, everyday changes you can start this week. 👉 www.eatthinkdrinknutrition.co.uk
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 29 where I speak to Pete Middleton.
What if the real damage of dementia isn't always the diagnosis — but how people respond to it? Lynne Hagan, living with mixed dementia, shares the early signs she couldn't ignore, the friendships she's lost (and why), and what it means to live in spite of dementia. Honest, funny, and deeply human — this one will shift your perspective.
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 18 where I speak to Aisha Dalal.
A single moment in a hospital bay revealed Dave was still "in there" — and his daughter, nurse Vicky Brown, couldn't ignore what followed. In this episode, Vicky shares her dad's dementia journey, the failures that nearly robbed their family of a proper goodbye, and how those experiences became Dave's Legacy — a training tool designed to change dementia care from the inside out.
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 27 where I speak to Beth Jones.
What happens when your partner's sporting career becomes the reason for a life-changing diagnosis? In this episode, Jen Coates shares the reality of caring for her husband Rich, who is living with young onset dementia caused by CTE, and why she co-founded Marshalling CTE to fight for better awareness, support, and change. A powerful conversation about love, loss, and refusing to stay silent. 👉 https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://www.marshalling-cte.co.uk/&ved=2ahUKEwjq3cuT47CSAxUOZkEAHQrwEGYQFnoECA0QAQ&usg=AOvVaw3bGi3r7Rt8UdEInXcKIl_o
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 33 where I speak to Beth Britton.
How much do people really understand about dementia — and what can we do to protect our brain health? In this episode, Emma Taylor breaks down the biggest misconceptions from the Dementia Attitudes Monitor and shares practical, evidence-based steps to reduce risk. We also chat about hearing, heart health, social connection and how ARUK's Think Brain Health Check-in can help you start with one small change today. 👉Dementia Info Helpline: 0300 111 5111 👉 Think Brain Health Check In
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 26 where I speak to Drew Hunt.
When dementia is misunderstood as witchcraft or madness, families suffer in silence. In this episode, dementia advocate Ruth Memeza Ncube shares the realities of dementia in Zimbabwe, the cultural barriers families face, and what both Zimbabwe and the UK can learn from each other about dignity, care, and community.
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 32 where I speak to Ruth Thompson.
When dementia enters a family, children and teenagers often become the "forgotten grievers" – watching everything change, while trying to carry on as normal. In this episode, Consultant Admiral Nurse Hannah Gardner shares how her mum's young onset Alzheimer's shaped her work, what children tell her that they can't tell their parents, and why early, honest conversations matter. We explore young carers, school support, stigma, grief and the small, practical ways to help children feel safer and less alone.
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 22 where I speak to June Harris.
One year on, Matt returns to share what truly changed — for him, for his mum, and for their relationship. His honesty, growth, and hard-won lessons might be exactly what you need to hear today.
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 31 where I speak to Will Dean.
Behaviour is communication — but are we really hearing it? In this deep, practical conversation, behaviour specialist Andy Baker explains why distress happens, how our own reactions shape it, and how small shifts in communication can transform day-to-day life. One of our most insight-packed episodes yet.
In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 11 where I speak to Rachel John.
When Nicky was diagnosed with Alzheimer's at 56, Paul had to hold work, kids, money and caring together overnight. He talks candidly about delayed diagnosis, the lack of support, the power of music and running, and why asking for help – even from strangers – has changed everything for their family.
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