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Alzheimer's Society Podcast

Alzheimer's Society

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

20 of 103 episodes

‘Our community gets right behind us’ – Dementia together podcast August 2026

In this episode, we chat with Linda Quinn in Somerset, who joins forces with family, friends and her community to organise musical theatre n...

00:14:51Aug 14, 2026

‘Campaigning is my way of paying back’ – Dementia together podcast June 2026

In this episode, we chat with dementia campaigner John Amos. He has been involved with all sorts of campaign work with Alzheimer’s Society s...

00:12:25Jun 5, 2026

‘Singing is a spa for the soul’ – Dementia together podcast April 2026

In this episode, we chat with Katherine from the Wales-based charity Forget-me-not Chorus. It creates safe spaces where people affected by d...

00:19:31Apr 10, 2026

‘Using my voice to dispel dementia myths and help others’ – Dementia together podcast February 2026

In this episode, we chat with John who has discovered a new passion for broadcasting since his diagnosis with young-onset dementia. You can...

00:16:30Feb 2, 2026

‘It's an uplifting and joyful thing’ – Dementia together podcast December 2025

In this episode, we meet the people behind Dementia Disco, a Stockport charity that organises discos for people affected by dementia. You ca...

00:15:58Dec 5, 2025

Meet our poetry competition winners – Dementia together podcast October 2025

In this episode, we chat with two winners from our eighth poetry competition. Robin, winner of our 'From the heart' category talks about his...

00:20:37Oct 10, 2025

‘I've found a different me’ – Dementia together podcast August 2025

*Content warning: this episode features references to suicidal thoughts. In this episode, we chat with Steve in Fermanagh about living with...

00:24:18Aug 18, 2025

'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 t...

00:21:09Jun 6, 2025

'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 featur...

00:25:02Apr 11, 2025

'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 diagnos...

00:21:31Feb 3, 2025

'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 Hutc...

00:18:48Dec 9, 2024

'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 Memorie...

00:23:56Oct 11, 2024

'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 Alzhe...

00:21:48Aug 13, 2024

'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 fo...

00:21:01Jun 7, 2024

'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 y...

00:33:18Apr 12, 2024

'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 deme...

00:26:50Feb 7, 2024

'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...

00:17:40Dec 8, 2023

'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 Alzheime...

00:16:54Oct 17, 2023

'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...

00:20:00Aug 14, 2023

'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...

00:28:15Jun 23, 2023