HeyJaredFighting Dementia Podcast
Hosted by Fran & Tom who live with Dementia, we’re a podcast & community for those impacted in the early to middle stages – offering expert insights, honest stories & support.
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New Hobbies After a Dementia Diagnosis (And Why They Help Your Brain) (opens the original)
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Fran and Tom are back from their summer break, and they've both picked up new hobbies while they were off. Fran's been knitting, doing embroidery and finishing jigsaw puzzles with her granddaughter Daisy. Tom's deep into oil painting and getting ready for an exhibition at St George's Hall in Liverpool next year. Fran talks about filming with the BBC's The One Show at Liverpool University, where she and other families tested a new game designed to teach children what dementia actually is. Tom's b
Small Lifestyle Changes That Matter | Fighting Dementia Episode 38 (opens the original)
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On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, hosts Leon, Fran, and Tom speak with Dr. Sabine Donnai, a Belgian-trained GP who now runs a London clinic focused on optimising whole-body health to support brain function. Dr. Donnai explains dementia as the brain protecting itself from harmful drivers - such as diabetes, high blood pressure, excess weight, toxins, gut and hormone issues, or head injuries - and stresses it’s never too late to make changes that can slow progression and sometimes
South Asian Dementia Support in Greater Manchester | Fighting Dementia Ep 41 (opens the original)
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On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, presenters Leon, Fran and Tom (who live with Alzheimer’s/mixed dementia) welcome Sonya Rahman, a local services manager at the Alzheimer’s Society who leads SAHARA, the South Asian Dementia Support Service across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs. Sonya shares her lived experience of caring for family members with vascular dementia and early-onset Alzheimer’s, highlighting how early diagnosis and better understanding improved quality of life. The
Smart Socks for Dementia Care | Fighting Dementia Ep 40 (opens the original)
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On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, hosts Fran, and Tom speak with Zeke about “smart socks” developed after his great-grandmother’s dementia journey. He explains how the socks were created through care home volunteering and PhD research at the University of Bristol, focusing on detecting early signs of distress linked to unmet needs and addressing why wrist-worn devices often fail in care settings. Milbotix SmartSocks measure pulse, temperature, sweat and movement to flag stress/an
What to Put in Your Will and Why It Matters | Fighting Dementia Ep 39 (opens the original)
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On the Fighting Dementia Podcast, presenters Leon, Fran (living with Alzheimer’s), and Tom (living with mixed dementia) welcome Anne, a solicitor from Tonne Gregory Solicitors, to discuss why having a professionally prepared will matters, especially for people affected by dementia. Anne explains key will components such as choosing executors, naming beneficiaries (including sentimental gifts), and planning for debts and estate distribution, while highlighting risks like coercion, errors in DIY o
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