The Dementia Perspective podcast artwork
Health & Fitness

The Dementia Perspective

by Guernsey Alzheimer's Association
Health & Fitness

Last recorded placements from this show’s chart history. These are not current rankings.

Not on the United States charts we track today.

If you like The Dementia Perspective, try…

Latest episodes

  • Ep 16: Online Scams: Protecting People With Dementia in the Age of AI

    October 21, 2026 · 28 min

    🧠 From telephone scams to data breaches, we’re all at risk when it comes to data security. But people with dementia are especially vulnerable. That’s why we’re learning how patients and carers can spot scams, avoid mistakes and protect…

  • Ep 15: The Dementia Game That Brought a Mum and Daughter Back Together

    September 23, 2026 · 35 min

    🧠 Communication is one of the hardest things to maintain when a loved one goes through dementia. But one woman discovered a game that transformed her relationship with her mum in a way she could never have imagined. ⚡ Glenna Hecht is the…

  • Ep 14: The Filmmaker Who Brought Her Parents’ Dementia Story to Life

    September 16, 2026 · 36 min

    🧠 It’s hard to know what’s going on inside the mind of a person with dementia - often making it a tough journey for their loved ones. That’s why Kimberley Littlemore set about a major project, to see through the eyes of her parents. ⚡…

  • Ep 13: Surprising New Alzheimer’s Discovery - Plus the Race for a Cure

    September 9, 2026 · 28 min

    🧠 New research is upending what we think we know about Alzheimer’s. It might start in the body, not the brain. Our best treatments currently target amyloid and tau in the brain - but what if we’re looking in the wrong place? ⚡ In this…

  • Ep 12: The Foods That Protect Your Brain - And Why Music Matters

    September 2, 2026 · 38 min

    🧠 Eating the right food can play a massive role in improving your brain health. And surprisingly so can listening to music! So what should you be eating - and listening to - to protect your brain from dementia? ⚡ In this good brain health…

Show 7 more episodesShow fewer episodes
  • Ep 11: Preparing For Your Future - No Matter What Happens

    October 22, 2025 · 20 min

    🧠 Have you ever considered what would happen to you if you were to get dementia? For many this isn’t something we’d want to think about - let alone make a plan for. But by planning for our future, we can protect it - and ensure our…

  • Ep 10: Why You Should Try “Smell Training”: The Sensory Side of Dementia Explained

    October 15, 2025 · 28 min

    🧠 Have you ever heard of smell training? Well, if you want a new tool in your arsenal to stave off dementia - you might want to get sniffing! Your sense of smell is more closely connected to your brain health than you realise - and…

  • Ep 9: Dementia Simulation Suit: What It’s Really Like to Have Dementia

    October 8, 2025 · 25 min

    🧠 How can you truely understand what it’s like to have dementia, without experiencing it for yourself? Well, there is in fact a way to get a glimpse into life with dementia - and Ollie has experienced it first-hand. ⚡ Dementia simulation…

  • Ep 8: Hope For a Cure: Emerging Science of Treating Dementia

    June 25, 2025 · 21 min

    🧠 Three new anti-amyloid drugs are some of the latest innovations providing us more in the arsenal of our fight against Alzheimer’s. But Alzheimer’s is just one form of dementia - have we unlocked the same tools for the others? ⚡…

  • Ep 7: AI and Tech - Improving Dementia Care In Surprising Ways

    June 18, 2025 · 22 min

    🧠 Robot seals, virtual reality and GPS - some of the surprising and clever ways AI and technology are improving dementia care. And with advancements coming thick and fast, the future of care is unfolding right before our eyes. The…

  • Ep 6: Pip Looijenga - How Life and Loves Goes On Through Dementia

    June 11, 2025 · 49 min

    🧠 Life radically changes when a loved one is diagnosed with dementia. Parts of life you often take for granted, that never cross your mind, are suddenly brought into view. Easy tasks become harder, the way you love and are loved shifts…

  • Ep 5: Love, Touch, and the Power of Connection in Dementia

    June 4, 2025 · 36 min

    🧠 Dementia is a sensory illness - when someone’s brain begins to fail them, tapping into their senses of touch, taste and smell can bring much-needed connection to their lives. Understanding this can help loved ones communicate, even when…

Full episode archive on Apple Podcasts →

About the show

Brain health is more mainstream than ever. Yet by 2043, dementia cases are expected to soar by 61%. The good news? Scientists now know how we can take preventative measures to reduce the risk of dementia - and if the time comes, how to best support someone with it. Guiding you through the science, this podcast is your essential guide to brain health, now and for the future.