Presented by Steve Collett with Rachel Spencer, nysa harris and Lee Mathers
‘Dementia hour’ on Delite Radio
UPCOMING programming schedule - Every first and third Sunday of the month
Rachel Spencer and Steve Collett will have special guest, a Person with Dementia, who will share their journey with the condition. From how Dementia has impacted their life, to how the diagnosis made them feel, how it changed their relationship with those around them, to how they try to live as best as they can with the condition. They will also discuss challenges the person faces emotionally, socially, practically, what it means to have ‘the right support’, and what that ‘right support’ looks like for them, what makes them feel valued, seen, supported and comforted. There will be a Q&A. Send questions via What’sApp on +44 (0)20 78 55 55 55. Save the date in your diary and join the conversation!
Join Rachel and Steve as they explore how to live well with Dementia. They will share practical interventions that can make a real difference: from the power of music (and joining singing support groups like ‘ADS’'s Singing for Pleasure) to exercise, to identifying and utilising preserved skills (this will be unique for each individual with Dementia). Living well is possible with the right support and this episode will highlight uplifting, accessible ways to enhance everyday life. There will of course also be practical tips that will also benefit Dementia Carers. Dementia Hour is a must listen for anyone interested in understanding how to live well with Dementia. There will be a Q&A . Questions can be sent via What’sApp via: +44 (0)20 78 55 55 55. Save the date in your diary to join in the conversation!
In this episode, Rachel and Steve welcome special guest Tegan Harris, author of ‘A Kid’s Guide to Dementia’. Together, they will discuss how to talk to children about the often difficult topic of Dementia. Tegan will share insights from her book and ideas for how young People can play a meaningful role in helping both Carers and People affected by Dementia. Later in the episode, Rachel and Steve will share their top book and film recommendations on the topic of Dementia. Dementia Hour is a must listen for anyone interested in learning more about the topic in a way that is thoughtful and opens up important conversations. There will be a Q&A . Questions can be sent via What’sApp via: +44 (0)20 78 55 55 55. Save the date in your diary to join in the conversation!