Dementia Demystified by Tim England.

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Introduction - Simple ways to make a home dementia friendly.

2024-12-1510:21

The world can appear to be a very confusing place for your loved one with dementia because the way they see, feels and interprets the world around them can be very different to you.It’s important to remember, for a your loved one with dementia, living at home can give them a sense of independence. By making some simple changes to their home, they may be able to continue with the routines or activities they enjoy.Each of these changes may help them stay safe, active, and allow them to continue...

10 Things I believe doctors should tell you.

2024-12-0808:45

Many families have told me that during doctor visits, that often doctors do not discuss some basic information about dementia. This includes, what could and may happen, how their loved one may respond to dementia, what therapeutic options are available, the benefits of creating a personalised health care plan, and much more.I understand that this episode could be confronting, but I believe correct information helps families to prepare, and it gives them time to think and plan.Today we are goi...

Childhood Dementia … Yes, it’s a thing.

2024-12-0107:17

Please think about this… ‘Right now, thousands of children are suffering and dying slowly with dementia and most people don’t know about it’. This is a quote from Megan Maack, CEO of the Childhood Dementia Initiative, which was formed in Sydney, Australia in 2020 to lead world-first action and awareness for all children with dementia. Megan has two children living with Childhood Dementia. I can’t think of any two words that shouldn’t be heard together. You cannot forget the phrase ‘Child...

Advance Care Directive.

2024-11-2409:01

In Australia, and in other countries, you as a competent adult has the legal right to accept or decline any medical treatment. It’s the same in many other countries. You have choice with your health care and medical care. However, if you are unable to communicate your wishes or have lost the mental capacity to make your own decisions, what then? Who would speak for you? What would you want them to say? Well, today you will understand the need for Advance Care Planning and an Advanc...

Mild Cognitive Impairment – is it dementia or not?

2024-11-1707:51

You and I are human beings and because of this we are subject to the human condition. The human condition incorporates both positive aspects like joy and love, as well as negative aspects like ageing, and mortality. This unfortunately includes some memory loss. However, there is a stage between the expected decline in memory and thinking that happens as you age, and the more serious decline of dementia. This is called Mild Cognitive Impairment, and it may include problems with memor...

Nursing Home Care – when is it needed?

2024-11-1008:23

I’ve worked with many family carers over the years, and I’m asked many, many challenging questions. One of the common questions I’m asked is ‘When will we know it’s time for nursing home care for my loved one who has dementia?’ My answer is sincere: I say” “You will know when it’s time.”But how will you recognise this. Well today we are going to discuss the difficult subject of nursing home care and when a person with dementia requires it. About meMy name is Tim England and I’m...

What are the different stages of dementia? The 3 stage and 7 stage models explained.

2024-11-0313:05

There are 2 popular models that explain the different stages of dementia. These are:- a 3-Stage dementia model and a 7-Stage dementia model. But before we compare these models you need to think about dementia as being on a continuum with no cognitive impairment on one end and very severe cognitive impairment on the other.Think about these stages as fluid with the ability for some small variations within each stage rather than solid stages with a clear beginning and a clear ending. A...

How long does dementia last?

2024-10-2709:33

I’m a leading voice on dementia in Australia with a Masters of Dementia and a Bachelor of Dementia Care.Many consider me an expert in dementia, and I am often asked a very confronting question by families. How long will my loved one with dementia live for.This may appear as a straightforward question but really there is not a straightforward answer.Although life expectancy and dementia is a challenging topic to discuss, it is important to understand the many variables involved.So that’s the t...

Next steps after a Dementia diagnosis.

2024-10-2009:01

So, you or your loved one have been diagnosed with dementia. Now what? What do you do now? It can be difficult to accept a dementia diagnosis. Fear, anger, denial and sadness are just a few of the emotions you or your loved one may experience. This is normal. However, there are things you can do post diagnosis, but it requires courage, desire and tenacity, and some Aussie grit on your part.This is the topic for this podcast - Dementia Diagnosis – what to do next?About meMy name...

More Myths of Dementia.

2024-10-1308:14

This is the first episode of Series 2. In the first series there is a short podcast called ‘Some Myths of Dementia’. That episode listed many common and outdated myths, and miss understandings about dementia. These misbeliefs lead to misconceptions about this group of conditions by the public, and unfortunately within the medical community. You can hear about some of these myths on my previous podcast titled ‘Some Myths of Dementia’ from Series 1. To fully understand dementia, these...

Why are dementia cases increasing worldwide?

2024-09-1507:36

Here are some sobering facts. Someone in the world develops dementia every 3 seconds. There are over 55 million people worldwide living with dementia in 2024. This number is expected to almost double every 20 years reaching over 140 million by 2055. Each country will continue to discover more cases of dementia in their population. The research is clear on this, and without a medical breakthrough, this increase will continue globally. As a Dementia Expert I’m frequently asked, “why will t...

Dementia Communication Strategies.

2024-09-0815:12

There's been a lot of research around communication and dementia. Research suggests very strongly that many people in dementia care settings do not modify their communication strategies to suit the changing stages of dementia. This can result in sub-optimal outcomes for people with dementia and their families.It’s also been mentioned that communication is a very important subject that we need to address and discuss when we are dealing with dementia.This is a small introduction into dementia c...

How the brain is physically changed due to dementia

2024-09-0108:18

From previous episodes you have learned that dementia is not a disease but is a brain disorder caused by disease. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and it’s the result from damage to nerve cells and their connections. But what is the underpinning pathology of disease that's causing the dementia condition doing to the brain. In this episode you will have a brief introduction into the brain and how the brain is physically changed due to the disease that's causing the dementia.Finaly think...

The 3 D’s of confusion - Dementia, Delirium and Depression

2024-08-2508:24

As we age, many adults are affected by Dementia, Delirium and/or Depression. It’s understood that Dementia is not a normal part of ageing, and it’s the same for Delirium and Depression. However, all three conditions are very different from one another. These three conditions can impact a person’s ability to function and any delays in investigating and treatment can have serious consequences for the long-term health of a person. And a person with dementia can also develop delirium and/or ...

How to Help a Lost or confused person

2024-08-1809:58

If you saw a child in the street who appeared lost, worried, and confused, you’d help them… RIGHT…? But what would you do if it was an older person displaying the same signs? What would you do then? Unfortunately, members of the public often don’t help a distressed person showing signs of dementia, because they don’t understand the condition and/or don’t want to get involved. So, how do YOU help someone who appears lost and confused? The main thing to do is.. do something!! But wha...

How do people with dementia interpret the world?

2024-08-1108:51

Have you ever stopped and thought about how you see, feel and interpret the world around you. You probably don’t give this much thought and simple go about your day just doing and not thinking about the world you.But what about a person with dementia. How do their see and feel the world around them? Well, that's the topic for today's podcast - How do people with dementia interpret the world.Please listen to this episode to discover more. About meMy name is Tim England and I’m the ho...

Can Dementia be Prevented?

2024-08-0410:42

If you do not what to develop dementia, then do not grow older. Although ageing is not a cause of dementia, it is a major risk factor. But you cannot stop the ageing process. However, in recent years 12 modifiable risk factors for dementia have been identified. Researchers such as Prof Gill Livingston suggests that future cases of dementia could be prevented or delayed if people change aspects of their lifestyles that increase their risk.What are these 12 modifiable risk factors? Please ...

The 4 Main Types of Dementia

2024-07-2812:45

Dementia is not a disease. Dementia is a brain disorder caused by disease and / or injury, and dementia is not caused by age. Ageing is a risk factor, but ageing is not a cause. There's over a hundred different diseases that will cause a dementia condition. Today we're going to talk about the four main ones that you may have heard about, and some that are new to you. These being:- Alzheimer's Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementia’s and Frontotemporal Dementia’s. Collective...

Some Myths of Dementia

2024-07-2108:53

There are many common and outdated myths and miss understandings about dementia, which leads to misconceptions about this group of conditions by the public, and unfortunately within the medical community. To fully understand dementia, these myths and misconceptions must be discussed to dispel popular stereotypes and to help fight the stigma linked to dementia. Here some common myths about dementia.Dementia is a disease.Dementia and Alzheimer’s are the same thingDementia is a normal part...

Dementia - What it is, and what it isn't

2024-07-1415:25

One of the many questions I get asked in the workshops that I run for the public regarding dementia awareness is What is dementia? That is a very good question. Today we're going to actively explore that, and we'll be looking from two different perspectives. Firstly, what is dementia, and equally important what dementia isn'tYou will soon understand that dementia is not a disease, dementia is not caused by ageing, people in their 50’s, 40’s and 30’s development and dementia is the leadin...

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