Alzheimer's is the most common form of dementia This podcast explores the symptoms at the onset and as the disease develops. What's actually happening in the brain, the role of health professionals, the importance of exercise and nutrition - all explained in a...
Kevin first became aware that something wasn't quite right with his wife in 2008, but it took a long time before a formal diagnosis was made. Here Kevin shares his experiences and how he tackled dealing with different health professionals. It's been very difficult as...
Dementia explained in layman terms by an expert, answering the Frequently Asked Questions we all want to know about this disease. Common symptoms, how it progresses, what causes it, the different variants, the role of proteins, diagnosis, treatment... Michael has been...
Sue is dealing with her Mum's Alzheimers and just recently her husband's vascular dementia. Here she explains the symptoms they exhibited at the outset, how the disease has developed, the reaction of both her Mum and husband, plus friends and neighbours too....
FTD is a rare form of the disease which usually impacts those under 65, and starts in two specific areas of the brain. Here we explore the symptoms, its impact on semantic knowledge, how sufferers frequently hide their symptoms, the loss of 'filters' which can make...
Paul cares for his wife suffering with this disease but my goodness it has been a difficult journey, and indeed, continues to be so. Here he explains the difficulties encountered when trying to make sense of what was happening, why the diagnosis took so long, the role...