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The Dementia Perspective

Guernsey Alzheimer's Association
Alzheimer's Disease
Dementia
Caregiving
Dementia Caregiving
Peripheral Immune Function
Visual Perception
Amyloid
Eye-Tracking Glasses
Dementia and Communication
Glenna Hecht
Dementia Communication
Memory and Time Travel In Dementia

Brain health is more mainstream than ever. Yet by 2043, dementia cases are expected to soar by 61%. The good news? Scientists now know how we can take preventative measures to reduce the risk of dementia - and if the time comes, how to best support someone with it. Guiding you through the science, this podcast is your essential guide to brain health, now and for the future.

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🧠 From telephone scams to data breaches, we’re all at risk when it comes to data security. But people with dementia are especially vulnerable. That’s why we’re learning how patients and carers can spot scams, avoid mistakes and protect their persona... more

🧠 Communication is one of the hardest things to maintain when a loved one goes through dementia. But one woman discovered a game that transformed her relationship with her mum in a way she could never have imagined.

⚡ Glenna Hecht is the author of ... more

🧠 It’s hard to know what’s going on inside the mind of a person with dementia - often making it a tough journey for their loved ones. That’s why Kimberley Littlemore set about a major project, to see through the eyes of her parents.

⚡ Kimberley is ... more

🧠 New research is upending what we think we know about Alzheimer’s. It might start in the body, not the brain. Our best treatments currently target amyloid and tau in the brain - but what if we’re looking in the wrong place?

⚡ In this episode, rese... more

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Glenna Hecht
Author of How Old Are You Today? and former human resources leader
Episode: Ep 15: The Dementia Game That Brought a Mum and Daughter Back Together
Kimberley Littlemore
Filmmaker and documentary maker who documented her parents' experiences with dementia
Episode: Ep 14: The Filmmaker Who Brought Her Parents’ Dementia Story to Life
Cesar Cunha
Postdoctoral researcher at the Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Basic Metabolic Research
Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Basic Metabolic Research
Episode: Ep 13: Surprising New Alzheimer’s Discovery - Plus the Race for a Cure
Mollie Huggins
Research manager at Race Against Dementia
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Episode: Ep 13: Surprising New Alzheimer’s Discovery - Plus the Race for a Cure

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5.0 out of 5 stars from 10 ratings
  • Informative

    Excellent, informative podcast for anyone who wishes to understand more about dementia, its causes, prevention, treatment and care for dementia sufferers.

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    5
    fuchsiaguinea
    United Kingdoma year ago

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Ep 13: Surprising New Alzheimer’s Discovery - Plus the Race for a Cure
Q: So why borrow the thinking of Formula One teams? Where does that come from?
Huggins traces the approach to founder Sir Jackie Stewart, a three-time Formula One world champion whose experience improving racing safety and his wife's dementia diagnosis inspired him to establish Race Against Dementia.
Ep 13: Surprising New Alzheimer’s Discovery - Plus the Race for a Cure
Q: But what did he find? Where does Alzheimer's start if it's not the brain?
Cunha says genetic risk signals implicate the gut and lungs, with immune function across peripheral tissues appearing to be a common thread.
Ep 14: The Filmmaker Who Brought Her Parents’ Dementia Story to Life
Q: What was mealtime like for your parents? What difficulties did they face?
Her father became distracted by noise and activity and struggled to identify food and utensils. Littlemore suggests simplifying the setting, improving lighting and visual contrast, reducing utensils and using gentle hand-over-hand guidance when needed.
Ep 14: The Filmmaker Who Brought Her Parents’ Dementia Story to Life
Q: How did their experiences differ?
Although both parents had Alzheimer's disease, Littlemore describes her mother as experiencing heightened anger, fear and anxiety, while her father retained his humor but struggled with noise, touch sensitivity and visual processing.
Ep 15: The Dementia Game That Brought a Mum and Daughter Back Together
Q: What do I do now?
Glenna tells a colleague whose father is experiencing pain while reliving a period of heart trouble to try giving him a green M&M as pretend heart medication. She says the father accepted it and felt better, though it was only candy.

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