In our first episode of The Dementia Download, we talk about the Pre-Diagnosis process, including

How to spot the signs of dementia?

How to go about getting a diagnosis?

and

What's involved in the diagnosis process?

We hear from Clinical Psychiatrist Dr Cara Webb, and dementia activist Pete Middleton.

Pete has an incredible blog, covering many subjects relating to dementia. You can find it here - https://www.livingwithdementia.online

The Dementia Download podcast is made possible by a grant from The National Lottery's Community Fund.

In this episode of The Dementia Download we explore emotions. We cover some of the emotions that can be caused by the changes in the brain brought about by dementia itself. We then delve into some of the emotions that can be felt around the time of diagnosis and some of the ways we can cope with these emotions.

This episode features contributions from:

Andi Jaeckel, a Clinical Psychologist based in Merseyside who specialises in dementia

Pete Middleton - a dementia activist who is living with dementia https://www.livingwithdementia.online

Audrey - a former carer for her husband Tom

Gina Shaw (archival) - a former dementia activist with Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia

Nat Gavin - a former carer for his mum Gina

Narration is by Roger Hill, with a script by Alisha Riley. Produced and edited by Nat Gavin.

Music in this episode is by Don Beacham, a man living with dementia.

Links and Helplines:

Links

https://www.dementiauk.org

www.alzheimers.org.uk

https://www.ageuk.org.uk

Helplines

Alzheimers Society Dementia Support Line

0333 150 3456

Monday to Wednesday: 9am – 8pm

Thursday and Friday: 9am – 5pm

Saturday and Sunday: 10am – 4pm

Admiral Nurse Dementia Helpline to speak to a dementia specialist Admiral Nurse

0800 888 6678

Email - helpline@dementiauk.org

Monday to Friday 9am-9pm

Saturday and Sunday 9am-5pm

Open bank holidays (9am-5pm), except 25th December

Age UK Advice Line for older people

0800 678 1602

Lines are open 8am-7pm, 365 days a year

Dementia Carers Count - Carer Support Line

0800 652 1102

Monday to Friday 9am – 5pm