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Diet, Brain Health & Dementia | Fighting Dementia Episode 37
Leon, Fran and Tom welcome Kirsty Robinson, a dietetic team lead for stroke and neuro with nearly 20 years’ experience and a personal connection to dementia through her grandfather. They discuss what…
Memory Boxes to Mobile Museums: Innovative Approaches to Dementia | Fighting Dementia Episode 36
On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, presenters Leon and Fran are joined by Kathy, a project facilitator from House of Memories in Liverpool. Kathy explains how the programme uses museum…
Dementia Friendly Radio: Music, Memory & Calm Listening | Fighting Dementia Episode 35
On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, Leon is joined by presenters Fran (Alzheimer’s/mixed dementia) and Tom (mixed dementia) alongside guest Nat from Merseyside Dementia Friendly Radio…
Lasting Power of Attorney, Capacity, and Protecting Your Wishes | Fighting Dementia Episode 34
On the Fighting Dementia Podcast, Leon is joined by co-hosts Fran and Tom, who live with mixed dementia, and guest Anne Forrester, a chartered legal executive, to discuss why families should arrange…
Living Well, Awareness, and Support for Families | Fighting Dementia Episode 33
On the Fighting Dementia Podcast, Fran (Alzheimer’s/mixed dementia), Tom (mixed dementia), and Marion speak with Jack, chair of the Liverpool Dementia Action Alliance (DAA), about how he became…
Dementia, Behaviour Change & the Power of Music | Fighting Dementia Episode 31
In this episode, the hosts discuss behaviour change with Tom, who lives with dementia, focusing on how hard it can be to build habits like drinking more water and adjusting diet. Tom explains that he…
Behaviour Change with Dementia - Marion on Supporting Tom 8 Years In | Fighting Dementia Episode 30
Leon catches up with Marian, Tom’s wife and co-host, on how behavior changes have gone as Tom’s dementia progresses, focusing on hydration, diet, routines, and learning new skills. Marian says Tom…
Diet, Water, Purpose, and Sundowning | Fighting Dementia Episode 29
In this episode, the host catches up with Fran about behaviour change months after focusing on habits like drinking more water, improving sleep, and learning new skills. Fran shares that a type 2…
Live-In Support and Keeping People at Home Longer with Dave Bellis | Fighting Dementia Episode 28
Dave Bellis of Radfield Home Care, a domiciliary home care franchise in northwest England, explains how his company supports around 80 people at home across areas including Waterloo, Crosby, Sefton,…
Routines: The Backbone of Thriving with Dementia | Fighting Dementia Episode 26
In this episode, we continue the discussion from last week about the importance of routines, especially for those living with dementia. Hosts Tom, Fran, and their partners Mary and Frank share…
Importance of Routine and Self-Care | Fighting Dementia Episode 25
In this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, we are joined by Frank and Marion, partners of Tom and Fran, as we discuss the significance of maintaining routines for those living with dementia.…
The Power of Learning New Skills and Hobbies | Fighting Dementia Episode 24
Welcome to the latest episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, where hosts Leon, Tom, and Fran share their personal experiences and insights into living with dementia. Joined by Tom's wife Marion,…
Unleashing the Power of Music Therapy in Dementia Care | Fighting Dementia Episode 23
In this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, hosts Leon, Fran, Tom, and Lizzie welcome music therapist Lizzie for an enlightening discussion on the benefits of music therapy for those living…
Painting, New Skills & Living in the Moment with Dementia | Fighting Dementia Episode 27
Leon hosts Tom and Fran - both living well with dementia (Tom diagnosed 8 years ago, Fran 6 years ago) - alongside guest Grahame Smith, Associate Professor in Mental Health Innovation, to discuss…
Music Therapy, Routine, and Daily Challenges | Fighting Dementia Episode 22
Welcome to the Fighting Dementia Podcast! In this episode, hosts Leon and Tom, who was diagnosed with dementia eight years ago, are joined by Meryl and Dawn. Dawn shares her experience of living with…
The Power of Intentions and Brain Health | Fighting Dementia Episode 22
Welcome to this episode of the Fightin g Dementia Podcast where hosts Leon, Fran, and Tom discuss their intentions for 2026 in the context of living with dementia. They stress the importance of…
Highlights from a Year of Fighting Dementia | Fighting Dementia Episode 21
Welcome to the Fighting Dementia Podcast! In this special episode, we reminisce about our journey over the past year, discussing with experts, those living with dementia, and their supporters. Hear…
Understanding Dementia: Coping Strategies and Personal Histories | Fighting Dementia Episode 20
In this episode of the Fighting Dementia podcast, host Leon and co-host Tom discuss living with dementia and the challenges they face. Tom shares his personal experience battling mood changes before…
Discussing Dementia, Recipes and Support with the Alzheimer's Society | Fighting Dementia Episode 19
Join us in this special Christmas podcast episode where we discuss the challenges of using cookbooks designed for people with dementia. The conversation touches on the need for more practical and…
Cooking, Cycling, and Community | Fighting Dementia Podcast Episode 18
Welcome back to another episode of our podcast dedicated to living well with dementia! In today's episode, we welcome special guests Peter and Deb, who share their inspirational story of living with…
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Fighting Dementia Podcast has published 36 episodes since December 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Mental Health.
Fighting Dementia Podcast is currently highly active with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 44m.
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