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For the latest episode of our podcast, we speak by video call to Vesna, who has vascular dementia. Vesna lives in Bromley in south east London, but was raised in the care system in Manchester. She tells us about the challenges of her early life, the support she’s had during the coronavirus pandemic, and how she refuses to be defined by her dementia diagnosis.
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...
Published 10/11/24
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