1: “No one wants dementia, right?”
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Grace Stead and Peggy Walker discuss their own experiences of caring for someone with dementia. In this first episode they realise how much they have in common, talk about diagnosis and the different things people call their grandparents. They also discuss the best way to bath a nonagenarian and how to deal with flying peas! This podcast is made by BBC Radio Sheffield. Follow us and get in touch on Twitter: @bbcdementiapod For support and help: bbc.co.uk/actionline
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