Dementia Friends: Kingsbridge Dementia Friendly Community Podcast
1) Dementia: Janica Birch
Being active is important for us all, with benefits for both the mind and body, but for those who may have dementia, keeping active can be a challenge. Janica talks to us about a range of activities d...Show More
2) Dementia: Katharine Harrod
Join Katharine Harrod as she explains how the Kingsbridge and Salcombe Chamber of Commerce actively encourages all businesses to become Dementia Friendly and how easily accessed and simple training be...Show More
3) Dementia: Ian Sherriff, BEM
Join Ian Sherriff as he talks about his work in dementia care and research which has been recognised with the award of a British Empire Medal in the Queen's Birthday Honours list. We hear how dementia...Show More
4) Dementia: The Church and Community
The church provides a vital link to our more remote and rural communities and through hosting a short dementia awareness session the church can reach out further, acting as a catalyst that brings a de...Show More
5) Dementia: Derriford Hospital and Healthcare
Karen Girmshaw, Consultant Nurse for Older People talks to us about the Dementia Awareness Training Programme at Derriford Hospital, the positive impact that this has had on patients and carers and ho...Show More
6) Dementia: Missing People and The Herbert Protocol
Richard Loxton, Lost Person Search Manager at Devon & Cornwall Police explains that it's not uncommon for people who have dementia to go missing, but there are some steps that we can all take to reduc...Show More
7) Dementia: Help, Advice and Support
People with dementia and those who provide care often have many questions; we could all do with some help from time to time. Anne looks after her parents while also caring for others as part of her wo...Show More
8) Dementia: Teaching Children and keeping the Family Involved
We're all likely to know someone who has dementia, so it's important that we have access to information that helps us understand more about the condition and children are as much part of the picture a...Show More
9) Dementia: Business Benefits from Being Dementia Friendly
What does it mean to be Dementia Friendly and how is this achieved? John explains how training is easy to access and how small changes in what you do can make a big difference for those living with de...Show More