Episode 1: Dementia Discos
Donna-Marie Searl 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-Marie Searl 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: Family Love
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: Hugs in a Mug
Brave and honest chat with Anne Burdon and Tanya Larringan, 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 Burdon and Tanya Larringan, 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: The Flipped Approach
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: Music for Dementia
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: Going with their Flow
Clara and fellow director Anne Burdon 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 Burdon 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!
Episode 7: Creative Connection
Our fab & refreshing guest Edith Tankus, an award winning director and performer, shares the power of creative connection in later life, reflecting on intergenerational gaps, the cultural differences between East and West in how we value ageing, and the magic that happens when we create “beautiful little rooms” filled with joy, theatre, music, and meaning.
We talk theatre, transformation, and the quiet revolutions taking place when older adults are seen, heard, and creatively celebrated.
Our fab & refreshing guest Edith Tankus, an award winning director and performer, shares the power of creative connection in later life, reflecting on intergenerational gaps, the cultural differences between East and West in how we value ageing, and the magic that happens when we create “beautiful little rooms” filled with joy, theatre, music, and meaning.
We talk theatre, transformation, and the quiet revolutions taking place when older adults are seen, heard, and creatively celebrated.
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"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
