Episode 1: with Donna-Marie Searl
Donna is a fantastic and energising care home entertainer who loves nothing more than making others happy.
She has been a hit in care homes running 'Dementia Discos' with her fab pom poms and person-centred approach.
Clara and her talk all things dementia; the power of connection and learning to go with the flow.
Donna is a fantastic and energising care home entertainer who loves nothing more than making others happy.
She has been a hit in care homes running 'Dementia Discos' with her fab pom poms and person-centred approach.
Clara and her talk all things dementia; the power of connection and learning to go with the flow.
Episode 2: with Rachel Cuming
Soulful and supersonic Rachel Cuming opens up about her devoted love towards her mother during her time
with Alzheimers & how music helped them communicate and connect when words ran out.
Clara and Rachel discuss the fear of ageing and the importance of community.
Soulful and supersonic Rachel Cuming opens up about her devoted love towards her mother during her time
with Alzheimers & how music helped them communicate and connect when words ran out.
Clara and Rachel discuss the fear of ageing and the importance of community.
Episode 3: with Anne Burdon & Tanya Larrigan
Brave and honest chat with Anne and Tanya, who met each other at one of our Coffee Mornings for relatives of those with dementia. We discuss dementia diagnosis, the importance of connection and what caring for their mothers has taught them.
Brave and honest chat with Anne and Tanya, who met each other at one of our Coffee Mornings for relatives of those with dementia. We discuss dementia diagnosis, the importance of connection and what caring for their mothers has taught them.
Episode 4: with Sophie Lewis
Upbeat and inspiring conversation with the very wonderful Soph Lewis @sim3allenkey all about her work with Music for Dementia,
her thoughts on how we could flip our approach to death plus the detail on her very cool and creative Reincarnation Club.
The sound quality is not as good as it should be (grrr) but boy oh boy is the content gold dust!
Upbeat and inspiring conversation with the very wonderful Soph Lewis @sim3allenkey all about her work with Music for Dementia,
her thoughts on how we could flip our approach to death plus the detail on her very cool and creative Reincarnation Club.
The sound quality is not as good as it should be (grrr) but boy oh boy is the content gold dust!
Episode 5: with Sarah Metcalfe
A whirl of wonder and wisdom with the inspirational Managing Director of The Utley Foundation, Sarah Metcalfe.
We delve into Music for Dementia's impactful 'Give it a Go' campaign and the exceptional work of the Manchester Camerata, who are revolutionizing dementia care with a bold and innovative approach.
A whirl of wonder and wisdom with the inspirational Managing Director of The Utley Foundation, Sarah Metcalfe.
We delve into Music for Dementia's impactful 'Give it a Go' campaign and the exceptional work of the Manchester Camerata, who are revolutionizing dementia care with a bold and innovative approach.
Episode 6: with Anne Burdon
Clara and fellow director Anne discuss just how radical a mental shift it is for the family member of those who have dementia. Following their lead, going with their flow, accepting their reality. All so tricky but completely possible when supported by others who get it. Hunting for nuggets of joy, the connections that can be found- uplifting stuff, while keeping it real!
Clara and fellow director Anne discuss just how radical a mental shift it is for the family member of those who have dementia. Following their lead, going with their flow, accepting their reality. All so tricky but completely possible when supported by others who get it. Hunting for nuggets of joy, the connections that can be found- uplifting stuff, while keeping it real!
"I’m blown away by your podcasts - amazing! It sounds like you’ve been in broadcasting for years...it feels very natural as well as being informative, positive and sympathetic." Kate
"The podcasts are brilliant- so packed with useful info about dealing with a loved ones' dementia- or indeed anybody's." Silas
"What great interviews! Amazing work" Jessica
"Such brilliant podcasts, you are exceptionally brilliant at this kind of thing. Your enthusiasm and connection with who you are talking to is wonderful." Priscilla
"The podcasts are brilliant- so packed with useful info about dealing with a loved ones' dementia- or indeed anybody's." Silas
"What great interviews! Amazing work" Jessica
"Such brilliant podcasts, you are exceptionally brilliant at this kind of thing. Your enthusiasm and connection with who you are talking to is wonderful." Priscilla