‘Interactive and multisensory experiences’ – Dementia together podcast October 2024
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For our latest Dementia together podcast, we spoke to three people involved in a unique heritage project in Wales.
Museums Inspiring Memories is a partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, funded by the National Lottery Community Fund. Its aim is to help museums in Wales be more inclusive and involving.
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.
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Dawn Davies in Swansea.
Around two years ago, Dawn was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s.
It came as a massive shock and Dawn retreated from the world, even the idea of leaving the house terrified her.
But with support from her family...
Published 08/13/24
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Philip Angrave, in Kent.
Phil worked in the NHS for over 40 years and was a lecturer for more than 20 years, teaching undergraduate nurses and doctors.
Phil decided to step back from work following a diagnosis of Lewy body dementia.
He's...
Published 06/07/24
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Teresa Davies, in north-east Wales.
Just over a decade ago, Teresa was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s.
This came as a shock and left the usually positive Teresa in a dark place.
She says she ‘didn’t know how to cope’ after her...
Published 04/12/24