BBC Radio Podcasts from Dementia and Me

Dementia and Me

"Do you remember about the virus being out there?"

Living with dementia during the coronavirus pandemic

10. "It wasn't funny at the time"

Reactions to a dementia diagnosis, and what it's like to tell people you have it.

9. "Who's looking after you?"

Does your cultural background affect your understanding of dementia?

8. "Dementia isn't a mental health condition"

Is there anything you can do to reduce your risk of getting dementia?

7. "Know that you’re not alone"

A catch up about the ‘Dementia and me’ story so far.

6. "What's my reality? What's your reality?"

How technology can help your life if you have dementia.

5. "I can't remember where I live"

Some things may not stick with dementia, but it's important to get out and have fun.

4. "When you're in it, you don't see it"

What impact does a dementia diagnosis have on a family? Two brothers tell their story.

3. “It’s very important to live in our world”

Wendy Mitchell talks about her dementia diagnosis and gives some poignant life advice.

2. "A part of my brain goes away on holiday"

Actor Vicky McClure and friend Julie Hill on what it's like to live with dementia.

1. “No one wants dementia, right?”

Grace and Peggy have a frank conversation about caring for someone with dementia.

Welcome to Dementia and Me

A brand new podcast where you’ll hear from people living with dementia.