DEEPer Conversations
In DEEPER conversations, people with dementia discuss a range of knotty issues that affect their lives. Many of these issues are often glossed-over, or rarely discussed, and can raise some strong emotions and challenging ideas.There will be 12 podcasts in this series, which is bought to you by Innovations in Dementia CIC, and the DEEP Network. Each topic for discussion has been chosen by people with dementia themselves.www.innovationsindementia.org.ukwww.dementiavoices.org.uk
DEEPer Conversations
DEEPer Conversations number 4 - Loneliness
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Innovations in Dementia
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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In this episode people with dementia talk about loneliness. Especially the loneliness that dementia can sometimes bring, to a varying degree and for a variety of reasons.
People talk about their experience of loneliness, and the things which they and others can do to help.
There's a focus on the role of family and friends, as well as a strong plea for better mental health support from health and social care professionals.