The Dementia Research Project

The Dementia Research Project

Dementia Research Project

Episodes 32
Avg. Duration 31m
Activity Sporadic
Since Jan 2024
Latest Episode Dec 2025

Publishing Details

Schedule
Every 2 Weeks
Format
Episodic
Consistency
20%
Hosting
feeds.castos.com

Contact & Outreach

About This Podcast

In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the caregivers, scientists, policymakers, healthcare professionals, entrepreneurs, researchers, advocates, artists, and the many other heroes around the world fighting to make a difference. The hope is that accessible, unfiltered narratives ultimately spark better outcomes for the 55 million+ people with dementia and their families.

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Recent Episodes

Pioneer Village: Eloy Van Hal, Cofounder of The Hogeweyk talks about humanizing senior living spaces, neighbourhood lifestyles, and global adaptation

Dec 12, 2025 44m

Eloy van Hal is the Co-Founder of The Hogeweyk,  Netherlands pioneering dementia village. With over 20 years of experience in elderly and dementia care, Eloy brings deep expertise in innovative,…

S2E5 Sound Stimuli: Dr Mai Nguyen, CEO of OptoCeutics shares about 40 Hertz light & sound therapy, research and innovation breakthroughs

Nov 26, 2025 30m

Dr. Mai Nguyen is a trailblazer in neurotechnology, pioneering advancements in non-invasive light therapy for the treatment of Alzheimer’s and dementia. As CEO and Co-founder of OptoCeutics, Dr.…

S2E4 Blood Diagnostics: Mike Banville, CEO of ALZPath on early dementia detection, accessibility and innovation of blood tests

Nov 21, 2025 30m

Mike Banville is CEO of ALZpath; a company on a mission to change how we detect Alzheimer’s, earlier and more accessibly. With a career spent leading & growing companies across healthcare and…

S2E3 Social Prescribing: Prof. Chris Fox discusses the SPLENDID Project, non pharmacological therapies and importance of link workers

Sep 29, 2025 21m

Professor Chris Fox, a psychiatrist and internationally recognised expert in ageing, dementia care, and health services research. He is Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at the University of Exeter…

S2E2 Ageing Well: Sally Hopkins, Executive Director of Eden Alternative Aus & NZ shares about 3 plagues of nursing homes, intergenerational & cultural spaces

Sep 29, 2025 54m

Sally Hopkins is the Executive Director of Eden Alternative Australia & New Zealand. She leads the organization’s efforts to transform aged and community care through a person-directed,…

S2E1 ForgetMeNot: Pam Speta, Dementia advocate shares about dementia care in rural America and her mission to transform communities at 71

Sep 29, 2025 33m

Join us as we delve into an enlightening conversation with Pam Speta, the founder of Forget Me Not Village. This podcast explores her personal journey from caring for her husband with dementia to…

S1E21 Speech Pathology: Dr Margaret Pozzebon provides a primer on dementia related speech disorders, importance of early diagnosis and the role of allied health teams

Apr 01, 2025 46m

Dr Margaret Pozzebon is a speech pathologist with extensive experience in the clinical evaluation, therapeutic intervention, and practical management of adults with diagnosed with various rarer forms…

S1E26 Developing Markets: Prof. Tuan Nguyen shares about interventions for LMICs, Vietnam's National Dementia Plan and global research collaborations

Mar 20, 2025 38m

Associate Professor Tuan Nguyen is a Dementia Research Development Fellow focused on national dementia strategies and culturally tailored interventions for low- and middle-income countries…

S1E25 Robot Care: Prudence Chan shares about the potential applications of Robots, VR and AI in dementia care

Feb 27, 2025 33m

Prudence Chan is a clinical director, occupational therapist, and dementia care specialist with extensive experience in her field. She contributes as a visiting dementia care consultant to…

S1E24 Cognitive Tests: Linda Sommerlade of GT Diagnostics shares about digital detection, product development and global workforce culture

Feb 12, 2025 21m

Linda Sommerlade serves as the Head of Operations at GT Diagnostics, a collaboration between Genting Berhad, a Malaysian company, and TauRx Pharmaceuticals Ltd Group, with a mission to develop tools…

S1E23 Malaysian Foundation: Gan Chong Shyan, Project Director of Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia(ADFM) shares about the history, progress and operational goals of Malaysia's non-profit dementia organisation

Dec 10, 2024 29m

Gan Chong Shyan is the Project Director of  Alzheimer's Disease Foundation Malaysia (ADFM). ADFM is a non-profit organization established in 1997, dedicated to raising awareness about Alzheimer's…

S1E22 Happiness Programme: John Ramsay, Managing Director of Social Ability shares about his mission driven journey, interactive light tech, and care home insights

Dec 03, 2024 23m

John Ramsay is the Managing Director of Social Ability, a company focused on enhancing the quality of life for individuals with cognitive challenges, particularly those affected by dementia. His…

S1E20 Virtual Reality: Colin Pudsey, CEO of SilVR Adventures explains VR tech in aged care, entrepreneurship philosophy, and impact across APAC

Nov 01, 2024 39m

Colin Pudsey is the CEO and Founder of SilVR Adventures, a company that enhances seniors' lives through virtual reality experiences. With a background in sales and marketing, to building and selling…

S1E18 Personal Storytelling: Ross Killeen, Director of Don't Forget to Remember shares about his collab with Irish artist & caregiver, creatives tackling Alzheimer's stories & the importance of support networks

Oct 22, 2024 28m

Ross Killeen is an award-winning Irish filmmaker and the founder of the production company Motherland. His latest documentary, Don't Forget to Remember, highlights the personal impact of Alzheimer’s…

S1E19 Directing Impact: Filmmaker Tan Pei Lin shares about impact storytelling, documenting Young Onset Alzheimer's and Singapore's dementia care services

Oct 07, 2024 27m

Pei Lin is a documentary filmmaker from Singapore who believes in the transformative power of storytelling to spark change, creating ripples that resonate across time. Her work has taken her from…

S1E17 Digital Games: Bruce Elliott, CEO of Memory Lane Games shares about the app development journey, digital health landscape & high impact partnerships

Sep 25, 2024 33m

Bruce Elliott is the CEO and Co-Founder of Memory Lane Games, an engagement app on a mission to improve the quality of life of those living with dementia all over the world,. He has a twenty-year…

S1E16 Collaborative Models: Ramani Sundaram, Executive Director of Dementia India Alliance shares about DIA's strategic toolkit, mobilizing the youth and the impact of being on the care frontlines

Sep 18, 2024 50m

Ramani Sundaram is a distinguished neuroscientist and a dedicated advocate for dementia care. As the Deputy Director at Nightingales Medical Trust and Dementia India Alliance, she is pivotal in…

S1E15 Capacity Building: Professor James Vickers, Director of Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre explains curriculum development,  translational research, & accessible technologies

Sep 10, 2024 43m

In this episode of the Dementia Research Project, we dive into the dementia education and research with Professor James Vickers, Director of the Wicking Dementia Research and Education Center at the…

S1E13 Art Therapy: Cailey Massey, Founder of Artfull Enrichment talks about launching a global online platform, impact of arts in Canada's senior living communities and creative ageing

Sep 02, 2024 34m

Cailey Massey is the Founder of Artfull Enrichment, a membership-based online platform where senior living communities can enrich their recreational programming and support individual older adults to…

S1E14 Cognitive Stimulation: Dr Gary Cheung of University of Auckland provides a primer on CST, training at UCL, and takeaways from AAIC 2024

Aug 28, 2024 31m

Dr Gary Cheung is an Associate Professor in Psychiatry at the University of Auckland. He conducts research in the field of old age psychiatry and has been instrumental in introducing to New Zealand-…

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The Dementia Research Project has published 32 episodes since January 2024, covering topics in Health & Fitness, Medicine.

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The Dementia Research Project is currently sporadic with new episodes every 2 weeks. Average episode length is 31m.

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