Alzheimer's Society Podcast
Health, Fitness & Longevity
About
We’re the UK’s leading dementia charity. We provide information and support, improve care, fund research, and create lasting change for people affected by dementia
Episodes
- ‘Singing is a spa for the soul’ – Dementia together podcast April 2026
The Alzheimer's Society Podcast episode discusses the Forget-me-not Chorus, a charity providing singing groups for individuals affected by dementia. It highlights the joy and friendship found in these choirs and offers resources from alzhe…
- ‘Using my voice to dispel dementia myths and help others’ – Dementia together podcast February 2026
John discusses his journey with young-onset dementia and how it led to a passion for broadcasting, seeking to challenge misconceptions. The Alzheimer's Society offers publications and support via phone.
- ‘It's an uplifting and joyful thing’ – Dementia together podcast December 2025
This episode features Dementia Disco, a Stockport charity providing discos for individuals with dementia and their families. The Alzheimer's Society offers publications, fact sheets, and support lines for those affected by dementia.
- Meet our poetry competition winners – Dementia together podcast October 2025
This episode features interviews with Robin and Kathy, winners of the Alzheimer's Society's eighth poetry competition. Robin shares his poem 'Dementia Caring,' inspired by caring for his late wife, Sheila, and Kathy discusses her poem 'Is…
- ‘I've found a different me’ – Dementia together podcast August 2025
In this episode, Steve discusses his journey with young-onset Alzheimer's disease. He shares how he adapted after retiring from his career as a truck driver and found new purpose in advocating for others affected by dementia. The episode c…
- 'It shows what can be achieved' – Dementia together podcast June 2025
In this episode of the Dementia together podcast, we learn about the UK's first dementia-friendly railway line. The Bentham Line runs from the hubbub of Leeds to the seaside resort of Morecambe, past miles of incredible scenery. Yet it's n…
- 'An amazing community event' – Dementia together podcast April 2025
This episode is all about Dementia’s Got Talent, a very special show that took place at the Darlington Hippodrome earlier in 2025 and featured performers living with dementia. We visited the Darlington Hippodrome to meet the people behind…
- 'I've not given up on my dream' – Dementia together podcast February 2025
In this episode of the Dementia together podcast we chat with Jitendra Gupta in Bradford about finding confidence after his dementia diagnosis. When Jitendra first received the news he had Alzheimer's disease, he felt pessimistic about the…
- 'A chance for carers and people with dementia to connect' – Dementia together podcast December 2024
Our latest Dementia together podcast is all about enjoyable and engaging activities for people with dementia. First, we speak with Emma Hutchin, who after caring for her Nan Doris was inspired to change careers. She left the teaching profe…
- 'Interactive and multisensory experiences' – Dementia together podcast October 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast, we spoke to three people involved in a unique heritage project in Wales. Museums Inspiring Memories is a partnership between Amgueddfa Cymru and Alzheimer’s Society Cymru, funded by the National Lo…
- 'Using my experiences to help others' – Dementia together podcast August 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Dawn Davies in Swansea. Around two years ago, Dawn was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. It came as a massive shock and Dawn retreated from the world, even the idea of leaving the…
- 'Making dementia a priority' – Dementia together podcast May 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Philip Angrave, in Kent. Phil worked in the NHS for over 40 years and was a lecturer for more than 20 years, teaching undergraduate nurses and doctors. Phil decided to step back from wor…
- 'A new purpose' – Dementia together podcast March 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Teresa Davies, in north-east Wales. Just over a decade ago, Teresa was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s. This came as a shock and left the usually positive Teresa in a dark place.…
- 'Turning things around' – Dementia together podcast January 2024
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to brothers Adam and Neil Joesbury and their dad Bob, in Birmingham. Bob has vascular dementia and the family works together to support each other. Adam has a learning disability and cares…
- 'Making your own way' – Dementia together podcast November 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to retired nurse and youth worker Anne Hoad in Deal, Kent. Anne was diagnosed with a rare form of dementia called posterior cortical atrophy (PCA) in 2021. Anne's PCA was missed by her GP a…
- 'Active and independent' – Dementia together podcast September 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to retired teacher Nellie Suffolk, aged 82, in Bristol. Nellie was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease around six years ago. This diagnosis came as a shock because Nellie had put her symptom…
- 'No roadmap' – Dementia together podcast July 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Rashmi Paun, aged 77, in Brighton. Rashmi, a former physics teacher, initially put his memory problems down to age but was later diagnosed with Alzheimer’s. Rashmi had always had a way w…
- 'Finding home' - Dementia together podcast May 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Gill Taylor, aged 70, in County Durham. Gill was diagnosed with young-onset Alzheimer’s when she was 58. At the time, she says she 'never even considered' that she could have dementia, b…
- 'Active and well' - Dementia together podcast April 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Warren Berman, aged 70, in Leeds. He was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2019 – the same type of dementia as Bruce Willis. Warren's neighbours were the first to notice his deme…
- 'A different journey' - Dementia together podcast March 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Ananga Moonesinghe, aged 76, in Luton, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019. Ananga sees dementia as 'a different journey' and is a strong advocate for people with a dementia diagn…
- ‘Changing opinions’ - Dementia together podcast February 2023
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Andy Paul in Deeside, who was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2019, aged just 60. Andy, who remains an avid Leeds United fan, has valued setting some important things in place for the futu…
- 'Home comfort' - Dementia together podcast December 2022
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Kath Sutherland, who is 82, lives in Wigan and has dementia. Kath tells us about making a new home for herself at Belong Wigan, a care village in Greater Manchester. She also discusses h…
- 'Live your life' - Dementia together podcast August 2022
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Shirley Williams, who is 80, lives in Brighton, and has Alzheimer’s. Shirley tells us about coming from British Guyana to England in the early 1960s, to work as a nurse. She also discuss…
- 'From my heart' – Dementia together podcast May 2022
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Michael Keenan, who is 62, lives in Omagh in Northern Ireland, and has young-onset Alzheimer’s. We chatted to Michael twice – in mid-2021 and early 2022 – to find out more about his life…
- ‘The best of things’ – Dementia together podcast April/May 2021
For our latest Dementia together podcast we spoke to Pete Middleton, who is 67 and lives with his wife Pam near Kettering in the East Midlands. Pete was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease in January 2019, which forced him into early retire…
- How can a carer for a person with dementia get help?
When you’re caring for a person with dementia it can help you to find the right support. This will help you to live well. This track summarises some of the key ways that carers can get support.
- How can a carer communicate with a person with dementia?
Communicating together can become more difficult over time, as the person’s dementia gets worse. This track summarises tips for carers to help them communicate clearly and calmly.
- How can a person with dementia stay healthy and active?
Having dementia doesn’t mean you should feel ill or low. You should see the doctor if you’re feeling unwell. Being ill can make dementia worse. Being active can help you to stay independent and keep in touch with other people.
- ‘I’ve changed’ - Dementia together podcast February/March 2021
As we hopefully continue to emerge from the Covid pandemic, many of us will be looking forward to returning to something resembling normal life. But for Michael Andrews that may no longer be possible. Michael is 61 and has a rarer form of…
- How can a person with dementia cope with memory loss?
Having dementia doesn’t mean you need to stop doing the things you enjoy. This track has tips that can make it easier to live with memory loss.
- How can a person with dementia plan ahead?
Planning ahead means sorting out things like money, wills and powers of attorney. This track explains some of the ways you can plan ahead if you're affected by dementia.
- How can a person with dementia get support?
When you have dementia, it helps to find the right support. This will help you to live well. This track summarises some of the main sources of support for people with dementia.
- What are drug treatments for dementia?
There is no cure for dementia yet. Some symptoms can be treated with drugs. This track summarises the main drug treatments for dementia.
- What are the non-drug treatments for dementia?
There is no cure for dementia yet. There are ways of treating some symptoms without using drugs. This track summarises the main non-drug treatments for dementia.
- What are the signs and symptoms of dementia?
This track summarises the important information you might need to know about the signs and symptoms of dementia. It signposts to more detailed information, if you need more.
- Introducing Alzheimer's Society helpsheets
Alzheimer's Society's helpsheets are short and simplified summaries of our most popular information. Each helpsheet covers a single topic. There are ten topics in total. We’ll upload the audio versions for a couple of topics a week. If you…
- What is dementia?
This track summarises the important information you might need to know about dementia. It signposts to more detailed information, if you need more.
- Strength in acceptance - Dementia together podcast December 2020/January 2021
With the pandemic ongoing, our Dementia together podcast interviews continue to take place by video call. In early November we spoke to 82-year-old Musharraff Ali, who has Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia, to hear about his experiences of…
- Still worthy - Dementia together podcast October/November 2020
For the latest episode of our podcast, we speak by video call to Vesna, who has vascular dementia. Vesna lives in Bromley in south east London, but was raised in the care system in Manchester. She tells us about the challenges of her early…
- Put on hold – Dementia together podcast August/September 2020
The coronavirus lockdown has paused many activities that have helped Barney Thompson come to terms with having dementia with Lewy bodies. We spoke to Barney, who lives in Northern Ireland, by video call over a period of months, as he discu…
- You're not alone - Dementia together podcast June/July 2020
Diagnosed with dementia while still in her 40s, Amanda Quinn wants others to know they have a voice.
- Change the journey – Dementia together podcast April/May 2020
Having feared the worst after his dementia diagnosis, Masood Qureshi is now focused on changing people’s perceptions.
- It’s all of us – Dementia together podcast February/March 2020
Gordon Lambert is doing everything he can to help himself to live well with dementia.
- The best of today - Dementia together podcast December 2019/January 2020
Celine Quinn faces up to dementia with the support of her faith, family and Alzheimer’s Society.
- Anything I can do - Dementia together podcast October/November 2019
Raymond James has ‘come alive’ with the support he’s found through Alzheimer’s Society
- How I am now – Dementia together podcast August/September 2019
Stunned by her dementia diagnosis, Margaret Willis had to battle her fears to reach a point of acceptance.
- Bang the drum – Dementia together podcast June/July 2019
After initial denial and dread about her dementia diagnosis, Sue Strachan’s awareness raising now includes appearing in a new TV series.
- Each day as it comes – Dementia together podcast April/May 2019
Living in a remote spot, Pam Wood appreciates her continued connections with other people. Gareth Bracken meets a woman with dementia focusing on what each day brings.
- Life’s rich tapestry – Dementia together podcast February/March 2019 – Alzheimer’s Society
As he tackles both bereavement and dementia, Nicky Stephens remains determined to maintain an active lifestyle. Gareth Bracken meets a man who prefers support to sympathy.
- We are the storm – Dementia together podcast December/January 2019 – Alzheimer’s Society
When people are denied basic human rights, Nigel Hullah believes in the power of a shared voice. Gareth Bracken meets a man with dementia who wants everyone to have their say.