Hold the Moment

Dementia Australia

4.9 (66)
HEALTH & FITNESS
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Hold the Moment, a podcast by people living with dementia, is full of real stories about life after a dementia diagnosis.

23 SEPT · BONUS

Helpline: Tips for families supporting a loved one with dementia

Valuable resources and information for families impacted by dementia.

6 min
23 SEPT

Hold on to family – Families reflect on the impact of a loved one’s dementia diagnosis

A dementia diagnosis can have far-reaching impacts, especially on families. Hear from co-host Hamish Macdonald on how his relationship with his dad has evolved in unexpected ways following his father’s diagnosis. Hamish also speaks with his co-host Jim Rogers’ daughters - Millie and Daisy - about their strong family bond in the face of adversity.

30 min
16 SEPT · BONUS

Helpline: Tips for getting around with dementia

How to get around town while living with dementia.

6 min
16 SEPT

Hold on to travel - Navigating planes, trains and automobiles with dementia

Whether it’s ticking off overseas travel bucket lists or simply travelling across town, getting around can take a bit of extra planning when you’re living with dementia. Hear stories of travel adventures and strategies for getting about independently while living with dementia.

28 min
10 SEPT · BONUS

Helpline: Tips for managing changes in sleep with a dementia diagnosis

What to do when your diagnosis is getting in the way of a good night’s sleep.

4 min
10 SEPT

Hold on to sleep – Why dementia disrupts sleep and what to do about it

Disjointed sleep is one symptom people living with dementia may encounter. And if your sleep is suffering, you’ll feel the impacts in your waking hours too. So what can you do about it?

30 min
2 SEPT · BONUS

Helpline: Tips on staying connected and managing relationships after a dementia diagnosis

Your guide to staying connected to friends and family, and creating new connections, after a diagnosis.

6 min
2 SEPT

Hold on to relationships – Family, friendships and dating after a dementia diagnosis

Hear the stories of people who have stayed connected to their friends and family, and created new connections, after a diagnosis.

33 min

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Introducing Hold the Moment, a podcast by people living with dementia

"You could’ve knocked me off my chair. It was like time stood still." Jim Rogers was blindsided by his diagnosis of younger onset Alzheimer’s disease in his 50s. He didn’t see a dementia diagnosis coming, and yet it changed almost everything. The way you sleep, exercise, travel around, and even how you interact with your loved ones will change after a diagnosis. So how do you even start to process all these changes? On Hold the Moment, you’re not alone. Join Jim and his co-host, journalist and broadcaster Hamish Macdonald whose father has dementia with Lewy bodies and Parkinson’s, as they learn how people with dementia are managing their changing circumstances. We’ll also bring in a few experts along the way for advice on the especially tricky stuff, like getting your legal affairs in order. Follow Hold the Moment wherever you get your podcasts so you don’t miss an episode. And share it with anyone you know who has a dementia diagnosis or who knows someone who does. +++ Hold the Moment is a podcast from Dementia Australia, produced by Deadset Studios and hosted by Jim Rogers and Hamish Macdonald. For support, you can contact the National Dementia Helpline on 1800 100 500 (24 hours a day, seven days a week). The National Dementia Helpline is funded by the Australian Government. Follow Dementia Australia on Facebook and Instagram or find support resources on our website. This episode was produced by Liam Riordan. Sound design by Sean Holden. The executive producers are Grace Pashley and Kellie Riordan. Production manager is Ann Chesterman. We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of Country throughout Australia and recognise their continuing connection to lands, waters and communities. We pay our respect to their Elders past and present, and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today. Dementia Australia acknowledges and appreciates the support of the Australian Government for this initiative.

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Highly valuable resource

20 Sept

Natty JR

Hold The Moment is an insightful and compassionate podcast that explores one of the most complex conditions faced by many around the world. With a combination of personal stories and accessible scientific explanations, the podcast breaks down the intricacies of dementia and alzheimers. One of the standout features of this podcast is its emphasis on real-life experiences. We hear from those living with the condition (some delightfully colourful characters!) as well as carers and family members who share their struggles, triumphs and coping mechanisms. A great listen!
Touching, informative, funny and very useful

7 Sept

Sophepofe

Beautifully anchored by Hamish and Jim, this podcast has loads of practical information on Alzheimers and Dementia. The interviews with people talking about their situations are frank and honest but done with such respect and sensitivity. It’s both educational and entertaining. Well done to everyone involved.
Great resource

5 Sept

Moosetoo

This is a must listen for anyone diagnosed and their families and friends. Raw, funny and informative
Refreshingly optimistic and real

4 Sept

Pocket Filmmaker

I’ve personally loved listening to ‘Hold the Moment.’ Am learning so much from these first person perspectives. Thought provoking and re-assuring stories beautifully presented.

Hold the Moment, a podcast by people living with dementia, is full of real stories about life after a dementia diagnosis.

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Dementia Australia
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Episodes

15
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Hold the Moment

Hold the Moment

Helpline: Tips for families supporting a loved one with dementia

Hold on to family – Families reflect on the impact of a loved one’s dementia diagnosis

Helpline: Tips for getting around with dementia

Hold on to travel - Navigating planes, trains and automobiles with dementia

Helpline: Tips for managing changes in sleep with a dementia diagnosis

Hold on to sleep – Why dementia disrupts sleep and what to do about it

Helpline: Tips on staying connected and managing relationships after a dementia diagnosis

Hold on to relationships – Family, friendships and dating after a dementia diagnosis

Trailer

Introducing Hold the Moment, a podcast by people living with dementia

Highly valuable resource

Touching, informative, funny and very useful

Great resource

Refreshingly optimistic and real

About

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Hold the Moment

Episodes

Helpline: Tips for families supporting a loved one with dementia

Hold on to family – Families reflect on the impact of a loved one’s dementia diagnosis

Helpline: Tips for getting around with dementia

Hold on to travel - Navigating planes, trains and automobiles with dementia

Helpline: Tips for managing changes in sleep with a dementia diagnosis

Hold on to sleep – Why dementia disrupts sleep and what to do about it

Helpline: Tips on staying connected and managing relationships after a dementia diagnosis

Hold on to relationships – Family, friendships and dating after a dementia diagnosis

Trailer

Introducing Hold the Moment, a podcast by people living with dementia

Ratings & Reviews

Highly valuable resource

Touching, informative, funny and very useful

Great resource

Refreshingly optimistic and real

About

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