My life with dementia | A Dementia UK podcast

At 85, Bob has been caring for his wife Jan for seven years. Jan received a vascular dementia diagnosis, and until very recently Bob was her main carer. Bob is one of many older male carers who can become isolated in their communities, despite the vital role they play.In this episode, you’ll hear about Bob and Jan’s love story, his unwavering dedication to his wife and her care and how he overcame his reluctance to ask for help.Bob’s dementia story will feel familiar to many carers supporting a partner and gently explores the courage it takes to accept support.Speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse What is an Admiral Nurse and how can they help? Learn more about finding help and support at home 

Following Will and Ronnie’s dementia story, Hilda and Vic offer practical guidance from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.This episode offers insight and reassurance for families who feel unseen or misunderstood when living with young onset dementia.Key topics in this episode include:why it can take longer to get a diagnosis for younger people with dementiawhich types of dementia may benefit from medicationthe impact a dementia diagnosis can have on close relationshipsIf you haven't heard Will and Ronnie’s episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.Support and resources:Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic

In this episode, we sit down with mother and son Ronnie and Will. Ronnie was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's disease when she was 49 years old, when Will was just 16.Listen to them talk about how their relationship has evolved since Ronnie’s dementia diagnosis and Will’s experience as a young carer. From initially hiding her diagnosis to becoming an advocate for better awareness of young onset dementia, Ronnie’s dementia story is one of resilience and hope.Get free support from one of our dementia specialist Admiral NursesFind out more about usGet involved with Dementia UK

After listening to Elene's dementia story, Hilda and Safia share practical advice from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.In this episode, Hilda and Safia discuss:how cultural beliefs can affect how someone responds to a dementia diagnosisthe guilt family members may experience when there are problems with their loved one’s caremore about Safia’s role as an Admiral Nurse for Black, African and Caribbean communities If you haven't heard Elene’s story yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find her episode right next to this one in your podcast feed.Support and resources:Book a free appointment in our clinic for Black, African and Caribbean communitiesGet in touch with one of our Admiral Nurses for tailored advice

What happens when dementia care doesn’t reflect your traditions, your food or your culture?In this episode, Safia – one of Dementia UK’s first dementia specialist Admiral Nurses for Black, African and Caribbean communities – speaks to Elene, whose mum lived with mixed dementia. They discuss why cultural awareness, though often overlooked, is so important to provide compassionate, person-centred dementia diagnosis and care. Elene’s dementia story offers insight and reassurance for families who feel unseen or misunderstood in dementia care. Book a free appointment in our clinic for Black, African and Caribbean communitiesLearn about dealing with stigma around dementiaFind out more about Dementia UK

Inspired by Tommy and Andrew's conversation in the pub, Hilda and Vic share advice and insight from their perspectives as dementia specialist Admiral Nurses.In this episode, they explore:the benefits of music for people living with dementiastrategies for male carers to share more of their emotional lives with friendshow grief can impact carers long before their loved one has diedIf you haven't heard Tommy and Andrew's episode yet, we recommend giving it a listen first. You'll find it right next to this one in your podcast feed.Support and resources:Need support? Speak to an Admiral Nurse like Hilda and Vic