The Dementia Dialogues

094 - Two Years of The Dementia Dialogues: Small Things and Hope

To mark two years of The Dementia Dialogues, we asked our past guests two questions. What is the smallest thing that makes the biggest difference, and what gives you hope right now? Thank you to every guest who sent in a voice note.

Magic Moment: Ep 064 - Vicky Brown

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 64 where I speak to Vicky Brown. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

093 - Can You Live Well With Dementia? How Marcus's Mum Found Joy for 15 Years

Marcus Batterbury's mum Rini lived well with dementia for 15 years. He shares how joy, identity and permission to try kept her thriving, and why he stopped correcting her and stepped into her truth instead. A hopeful listen for anyone told the story ends at diagnosis. Find out more at www.marcusbatterbury.com Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

Magic Moment: Ep 067 - John Griffiths

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 67 where I speak to John Griffiths. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

092 - How Do You Stay Connected When Dementia Takes the Phone Away? with Shirish Basant Rai

When his dad was diagnosed with dementia thousands of miles away, Shirish Basant Rai found no simple way to stay in touch, so he built one. He shares the story behind BondNow, the device keeping families connected to the people they love. Find out more at www.bondnow.net Season 3 Founding Supporter - www.memovo.co.uk

Magic Moment: Ep 075 - Elaine Harvey

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 75 where I speak to Elaine Harvey. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

091 - What Do You Do First After a Dementia Diagnosis? With Beth Britton MBE

The weeks after a dementia diagnosis can leave families feeling lost, overwhelmed, and unsure where to turn. In her second appearance on the podcast, dementia specialist Beth Britton MBE offers a warm, practical guide to what to do first, from starting important conversations and planning ahead to protecting your own wellbeing. A reassuring, resource filled listen for anyone facing those uncertain early days, and proof that there is still life to be lived. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

Magic Moment: Ep 060 - Hannah Gardner

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 60 where I speak to Hannah Gardner. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

090 - The Words She Left Behind with Tanya Taibl

When Alzheimer's struck the aunt she'd long resented, Tanya Taibl found 40 years of hidden journals — and a whole life no one had understood. A moving, practical conversation on empathy, connection and finding beauty in dementia. Her book The Words She Left Behind is out 8 November on Amazon — @tanya_t_memoirs. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

Magic Moment: Ep 058 - Andy Baker

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 58 where I speak to Andy Baker. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

089 - Still There: Connection in the Later Stages of Dementia with Dr Izzie Latham

Families often dread the advanced stages of dementia most of all. In this deeply moving conversation, dementia researcher Dr Izzy Latham shows why your loved one is still there to be reached — through touch, music and simply being present — and why connection never has to end. A hopeful, practical listen for anyone walking the later part of this journey. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

Magic Moment: Ep 068 - Cici Willoughby

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 68 where I speak to Cici Willoughby. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

088 - Young Onset Alzheimer's at 50: What Happens to a Family When Dementia Arrives Early? with Natasha Young

Gary was 50 when he was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer's, after nearly two years of being told it was anxiety and depression. His wife Natasha shares the reality behind their viral videos, from two teenage daughters who are registered young carers to the support that never arrived. An honest, hopeful conversation about fighting for a diagnosis and choosing to live anyway. Season 3 Founding Supporter: www.memovo.co.uk

Magic Moment: Ep 079 - Rob Burley

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 79 where I speak to Rob Burley. Learn more at www.medicalert.org.uk and www.herbertprotocol.com. Season 3 Founding Supporter https://memovo.co.uk/

087 - Is Dementia Research All Drug Trials and Needles? with Jessica Roebuck

Think dementia research means needles and drug trials? Jessica Roebuck at Join Dementia Research explains how this UK wide registry matches anyone over 18 to studies that suit them, from simple questionnaires to AI glasses to new treatments. We cover why saying no never closes the door, and how one question could change the future of dementia. Season 3 Founding Supporter - https://memovo.co.uk/

Magic Moment: Ep 072 - Gina Awad

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 72 where I speak to Gina Awad. Season 2 Founding Supporter: https://www.mylifefilms.org/pages/my-life-tv

086 - Finding Dementia Care: Could One Ecosystem Cover the Whole Journey? - Cordelle Cabey

For the Season 3 opener we took the podcast on the road to sit down with Cordelle Cabey, founder of Memovo, to hear how its Smart Match technology surfaces the homes that fit the person, not just the postcode. He explains what families and caregivers can use Memovo for right now, and why he is building an ecosystem that supports people through every stage and every area of a dementia journey. Memovo is the proud supporter of Season 3 of The Dementia Dialogues. https://memovo.co.uk/

Season 3 Is Coming!

085 - End of Season 2 Top Tips

We close the season by pulling together the very best tips our guests have shared, the practical advice that makes the biggest difference to families living with dementia. One episode, a season's worth of wisdom, and every tip is something you can use this week.

Magic Moment: Ep 035 - Michael Booth

In this week's magic moment, we go back to episode 35 where I speak to Michael Booth. Season 2 Founding Supporter: https://www.mylifefilms.org/pages/my-life-tv