Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Begin your journey to De-mystify and De-stigmatise dementia in your community and become a fellow advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well.
Dementia Demystified is hosted and created by Tim England who is a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia. Being a dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia Tim advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well.
Dementia is an insidious condition and it tenacles infiltrate all levels of societies, and dementia is a challenging topic to discuss. Fear and stigma are associated with dementia and many actively avoid the subject. There is a great deal of misunderstanding, misinformation and many outdated myths linked to dementia.
This podcast series aims to change this by being an information bridge between the scientific community and the public regarding dementia related topics. Being short in length, each episode targets a single dementia element while using simple non-complicated terms and language.
If you have a loved one living with dementia. If you want to smash the myths and miss information about dementia. If you desire to help people living with dementia and their families to live well. Then these podcasts are for you.
Episodes
74 episodes
False Claims About Dementia Treatments.
For those who have listen to other episodes hopefully you understand that dementia is a complex group of conditions that affect thinking, memory, and behaviour, and that there is over a hundred different diseases that will cause a dementia cond...
Why Young Onset Dementia is Considered an Aggressive Form of Dementia.
Young Onset Dementia is any form of dementia that occurs in people under the age of 65 years, and indeed people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s do develop dementia, and it’s far more common than your community understands. People with Young Onset ...
12 Early Warning Signs of Dementia that are often missed.
Many do not know that early signs of dementia that could be developing in your brain, many, many years before any memory problems are noticed. According to solid research and neurologists reports, there are12 signs that may indicate physical br...
Problems with Aged Care Facilities and Dementia Care.
As the Australian population ages, the need for effective dementia care within aged care sector has been recognised as an urgent challenge. However, several issues continue to persist, which impact the quality of life and wellbeing of your love...
What is Cognitive Testing and Why is it Important with Dementia?
As a regular listener to Dementia Demystified you have heard me mentioned Cognitive testing and its relationship with dementia. But what in fact is cognitive testing. What role does it play for your loved one living with dementia. W...
Why Families Need to Fight for Good Dementia Care.
In a previous episode in this series, it has been discussed that dementia is recognised by the Australian government as a disability, thereby those with dementia have access to the support, legal protections, and the same human rights as everyo...
The link between Down Syndrome and Dementia.
50 years ago, if you had a loved one with Down Syndrome, they life expectancy was short. However, today it is very possible that a loved one with Down syndrome can expect to live into their 60s and 70s due to improvements in healthcare, early i...
Why Family Dementia Caregivers Decline Help.
It’s true that many family members who care for loved ones living with dementia often face immense challenges which can be emotional, physical, and financial. However, despite the offers of help and the availability of support services, many ca...
Community Fear of Dementia and how to fix it.
Here are two questions for you. “Is Dementia a recognised disability?” and “Why do people still fear and openly avoid other people who have dementia”?Well, the first answer is easy… Yes, dementia is classified as a disability in Australi...
The impact of Co-morbidities and Polypharmacy in Dementia.
Rarely is dementia alone… As most cases of dementia occur in those over 65years of age, many people living with dementia also have one of more additional chronic health conditions. Therefore, your loved one with dementia could also ...
Neuroplasticity and Dementia.
What Is Neuroplasticity? Neuroplasticity, which is also known as brain plasticity, is the process by which your brain changes in response to learning, experiences, or injury. This can involve strengthening existing pathways, forming...
Protective Role of Cognitive Reserve in Dementia.
It’s very interesting that some people appear to age with their minds intact while others experience a dramatic slowdown as they age. The brain appears to have a very powerful force within it and has a lot of redundancy built-in – this is known...
Media Reporting and Dementia.
The way in which the media reports on dementia is crucial. Both globally and within Australia the media can help shape the public’s perception of dementia. The media does guide community attitudes; it can influence government policy and impact ...
Lack of Insight and Dementia.
If you have a loved one living with dementia you have probably experienced a lack of insight by your loved one. The lack of insight in dementia is very common and refers to the inability of your loved ones to recognise their cognitive impairmen...
The quality of online Health Information and Dementia.
Where do you get your dementia information? Google, Facebook, or social media? Internet articles often use eye-catching and often misleading headlines to grab your attention. This is called clickbait and this phenomenon also infiltrates s...
Theory of Mind and Dementia.
You probably never heard the phrase ‘Theory of Mind’, but Theory of mind is a foundational skill for navigating social situations.You have it, people around you have it, and your loved one with dementia also has it, but unfortunately the...
Dementia Age Groups.
Dementia can develop anytime across your lifespan. Yes, that’s correct. While it is true that dementia is more common in older adults, and that ageing is the major risk factor of developing dementia, dementia is not a normal part of...
Reconsidering Parkinson's Disease as a Dementia.
Traditionally Parkinson's disease has been primarily considered as a movement disorder, with hallmark symptoms such as tremors, stiffness, and a slowness in movement, (called bradykinesia). However, in recent years, especially after...
Sundowning and Restlessness with Dementia.
It is common for your loved one with dementia to become restless in the late afternoon or early evening. This is sometimes called “sundowning”. Other names are “restlessness” and /or “Brain Fatigue ” Regardless of which ...
Why doctors may not discuss dementia with Clients.
Early discussion and diagnosis can help individuals and their families plan, access support, and make informed decisions both medical and non-medical. However, it's not uncommon for doctors to hesitate or avoid discussing dementia with their cl...
The Role of Exercise Physiologists in Dementia Care.
While dementia is primarily neurological, evidence increasingly shows that physical activity can play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for your loved one with dementia. This is where exercise physiologists come ...
The Role of Speech Therapy in Dementia Care.
Speech Therapy and Speech Therapists, or Speech Pathologists as they are sometimes known as, enhance communication and Quality of Life of your loved one with dementia.Speech Therapists play a vital function in supporting your loved one w...
The Role of Physiotherapy in Dementia Care.
Continuing our discussions of the role of Ologists and specialists in Dementia Care, let’s look at physiotherapy and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy is a healthcare discipline that focuses on enhancing physical function and mo...
Occupational Therapists and their role in dementia Care.
Occupational therapists, or OT’s as they are known are a group of expert "ologists" and specialises that play a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care and support for your loved one with dementia. But what are Occupational therapists. Listen...
The Role of Ologists in Dementia Care.
Dementia is a complex condition that impairs a person’s memory, their cognition, and their daily functioning. To help address these many challenges, the expertise of "ologists" plays a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care and support for y...