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Retirement Lounge Podcast · April 9 · 40 min

28 - What's still possible after dementia enters the picture?

Most people think a dementia diagnosis means life has to become smaller. In this episode, Nick is joined by Fiona Pettit, who leads Dementia Adventure, a charity helping people with dementia and their carers stay connected to the outdoors, to nature, and to a sense of possibility. They explore: Why dementia can make the world feel smaller. How outdoor experiences can support wellbeing, confidence and connection. The role of carers, and why support matters for them too. How shared experiences can still create joy, laughter and meaningful memories. Why life doesn't have to stop after a diagnosis. It's a thoughtful conversation about dementia, care, and the importance of remembering what is still possible. To find out more about Dementia Adventure or support their work, visit: https://dementiaadventure.org/ Connect with Nick Hutchings Connect with Fiona Petit

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Most people think a dementia diagnosis means life has to become smaller.

In this episode, Nick is joined by Fiona Pettit, who leads Dementia Adventure, a charity helping people with dementia and their carers stay connected to the outdoors, to nature, and to a sense of possibility.

They explore:

  • Why dementia can make the world feel smaller.
  • How outdoor experiences can support wellbeing, confidence and connection.
  • The role of carers, and why support matters for them too.
  • How shared experiences can still create joy, laughter and meaningful memories.
  • Why life doesn't have to stop after a diagnosis.

It's a thoughtful conversation about dementia, care, and the importance of remembering what is still possible.

To find out more about Dementia Adventure or support their work, visit: https://dementiaadventure.org/

Connect with Nick Hutchings

Connect with Fiona Petit

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