The Alzheimer’s Society’s latest campaign in the UK is called The Long Goodbye.
It centres around the potential feelings of grief and loss that it says both carers and those living with dementia can feel through the course of the disease.
Penny explores what this means and talks to carers Ame Chauhan and Candy Morris to hear their stories. She also speaks to Marion Child from the Alzheimer’s Society to find out why the campaign was launched.
CONTENT WARNING: This episode contains conversations about loss, grief and dying.
Alzheimer’s Society https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/
The Dementia Support line can be reached by calling 0333 150 3456
https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/contact-us
For more information about The Long Goodbye campaign https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/about-us/dementia-news-and-media/long-goodbye#:~:text=This%20moving%20portrayal%20offers%20a,how%20devastating%20it%20can%20be.
Hosted and produced by Penny Bell
Theme Music by Leila Mitwally
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Fundraiser extraordinaire Manny Singh Kang is a Volunteer Ambassador for Dementia UK.
He's also a Wolverhampton Wanderers football fan who launched and now runs a popular samosa stand at home games, through which he's raised thousands for charities. As you'll hear, he's also inspired many people along the way.
The Samosa Saturday event featured here raised an incredible £6567.94 for Dementia UK.
Links for Manny:
To donate - https://www.justgiving.com/fundraising/mkang
Dementia UK is a charity that provides Admiral Nurses (specialist dementia nurses) for families affected by dementia.
To speak to an Admiral Nurse, call the Dementia UK Helpline on 0800 888 6678 or email [email protected]
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Discovering Dementia is back for Series 3.
Penny Bell gives an update on her plans to share more dementia stories with you.
This award-winning podcast began when Penny's mum was diagnosed with dementia. They have been documenting their journey together and sharing what they discover in the hope that it would help others.
This series will be a little different for Penny. Her mum's dementia has progressed so she is not able to be as much a part of the recordings as before. But the stories continue.
Keep listening for more from this award winning podcast.
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Music: Leila Mitwally
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