Talking Dementia with Heckle and Friends
This podcast is all about dementia. Spoken by people with dementia, loved ones and experts in the field. Our aim is to reduce stigma and discrimination, promote brain health, empower and inform people impacted with dementia and to upskill the dementia care workforce.
Episodes
12 episodes
Heckle talks to Dementia advocates for Dementia Action Week
It's Dementia Action Week 21st - 27th September. Heckle chats to Dementia Australia Advocates Lil, Anthony, Bill talk about why it's important to talk about Dementia. Stay online to hear from Allsion and Anushree who are also Dementia Advocates...
Heckle talks to Andrea from Dance North about music and movement
Heckle discusses the joy of dance and music for people with dementia with Andrea from Dancenorth Townsville.
Heckle talks to Jenny who shares her experiences of caring for her husband with dementia
In this episode, Heckle talks with Jenny about her experience as a full-time carer for her husband living with dementia, and the challenges, realities and personal impact of caring for someone with the condition.
Heckle talks to Natalie about PPA - Primary Progressive Aphasia
Primary progressive aphasia (svPPA) also known as semantic variant is a rare brain disorder. It causes people to slowly lose the meaning of words, names or objects, and identities of familiar things or people. The Key Sym...
Heckle talks to Kelly from Wellnest Solutions
Heckle talks to support co ordinator Kelly from Wellnest Solutions about the ins and outs of her role in the industry.
Heckle talks with Felicity about dementia and vulnerabilites
Heckle chats to Felicity about her personal experiences with her father Ron and his vulnerabilities around having dementia.
Heckle talks to Daniella & Natalie
Both of these lovely ladies have given up their time and energy to help people with dementia.
Heckle explores music with seniors creating change
Heckle and friends Vicki and Heather explore the benefits of music and social interaction for brain health.
Heckle talks with Felicity about Dementia and Vulnerabilities
Heckle chats with Felicity who has living experience of having a family member with dementia. They explore various vulnerabilities that occur for people with dementia.