Timdementiachampion

30/08/2026

Hospitals are often very harmful for people with dementia. The Research is very strong on this. Today you will discover why this is the case and what you can do to make it better.

Given the choice most people do not wish to spend time as a hospital patient, but sometimes it happens. Overall, hospitals are unpleasant places to be. There are sick people everywhere, it’s noisy, it’s busy, there are strange sounds and smells. I...

23/08/2026

The cases of Young Onset Dementia are growing in Australia and globally. Today we will explore a range of social, medical, and demographic factors that may explain this phenomenon.

Way back in series 3 I introduced you to Young Onset Dementia via the episode called ‘What is Young Onset Dementia’. In that episode you would have discovered that Young Onset Dementia is any form of dementia that occurs in people under the age of...

16/08/2026

Welcome to Series 8 of Dementia Demystified. Today you will learn about Aphasia, what it is and how it impacts your loved one with dementia. Aphasia and dementia are two distinct conditions; however, they often intersect with each other and can significantly impact quality of life.

Welcome to series 8 of Dementia Demystified.Again, I like to throw in new words and phrases that are linked to dementia. In this episode you will hear and learn about Aphasia, what it is and how it impacts your loved one with dementia.Aphasia and ...

20/07/2026

I have just completed the on-line Understanding Childhood Dementia MOOC (massive open online course) by the University of Tasmania. If you want to learn more about Childhood Dementia enrol NOW! https://mooc.utas.edu.au/i/cdmooc

05/07/2026

Today you will learn about Apraxia, what it is and how it impacts your loved one with dementia. Apraxia and dementia are two distinct conditions; however, they often intersect with each other and can significantly impact quality of life.

Many know that I like to throw in new words and phrases that are linked to dementia. In this episode you will hear and learn about Apraxia, what it is and how it impacts your loved one with dementia.Apraxia and dementia are two distinct conditions...

28/06/2026

As awareness of dementia grows, unfortunately so too has the spread of misinformation, including potential treatments & cures. It is very important to recognise & address false claims, so you & others are not misled or put at risk.

For those who have listen to other episodes hopefully you understand that dementia is a complex group of conditions that affect thinking, memory, and behaviour, and that there is over a hundred different diseases that will cause a dementia conditi...

24/06/2026

21/06/2026

Many describe Young Onset Dementia as a more aggressive form of dementia due to the significant impact on people’s lives. Please listen for more…

Young Onset Dementia is any form of dementia that occurs in people under the age of 65 years, and indeed people in their 30’s, 40’s and 50’s do develop dementia, and it’s far more common than your community understands. People with Young Onset Dem...

14/06/2026

Memory problems are not the only possible sign of dementia. Today we will review 12 possible other early signs that may indicate physical brain changes, that could lead to dementia.

Many do not know that early signs of dementia that could be developing in your brain, many, many years before any memory problems are noticed. According to solid research and neurologists reports, there are12 signs that may indicate physical brain...

07/06/2026

There are several core difficulties facing aged care facilities, which impact the quality of life and wellbeing of your loved one living with dementia. Today we look at some of the core problems and possible solutions.

As the Australian population ages, the need for effective dementia care within aged care sector has been recognised as an urgent challenge. However, several issues continue to persist, which impact the quality of life and wellbeing of your loved o...