Talking Dementia with Heckle and Friends

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This podcast is all about dementia. Spoken by people with dementia, loved ones and experts in the field. Our aim is to reduce stigma and discrimination, promote brain health, empower and inform people impacted with dementia and to upskill the dementia care workforce.

Episodes

  1. Sep 19

    Heckle talks to Dementia advocates for Dementia Action Week

    It's Dementia Action Week 21st - 27th September. Heckle chats to Dementia Australia Advocates Lil, Anthony, Bill talk about why it's important to talk about Dementia. Stay online to hear from Allsion and Anushree who are also Dementia Advocates.

  2. Sep 14

    Heckle talks to Andrea from Dance North about music and movement

    Heckle discusses the joy of dance and music for people with dementia with Andrea from Dancenorth Townsville.

  3. Aug 31

    Heckle talks to Jenny who shares her experiences of caring for her husband with dementia

    In this episode, Heckle talks with Jenny about her experience as a full-time carer for her husband living with dementia, and the challenges, realities and personal impact of caring for someone with the condition.

  4. Aug 23

    Heckle talks to Natalie about PPA - Primary Progressive Aphasia

    Primary progressive aphasia (svPPA) also known as semantic variant is a rare brain disorder. It causes people to slowly lose the meaning of words, names or objects, and identities of familiar things or people.  The Key Symptoms are trouble with words, forgetting specific names and using general words instead (like saying "animal" instead of "dog"). Loss of meaning, forgetting what common items do, recognition issues, struggling to recognise familiar faces, voices or objects. Those with Semantic Dementic can develop behaviour changes for example developing strict routines, food preferences, or rigid habits. Natalie talks about her living experience with Semantic Dementia.

  5. Aug 17

    Heckle talks to Kelly from Wellnest Solutions

    Heckle talks to support co ordinator Kelly from Wellnest Solutions about the ins and outs of her role in the industry.

  6. Aug 8

    Heckle talks with Felicity about dementia and vulnerabilites

    Heckle chats to Felicity about her personal experiences with her father Ron and his vulnerabilities around having dementia.

  7. Aug 3

    Heckle talks to Daniella & Natalie

    Both of these lovely ladies have given up their time and energy to help people with dementia.

  8. Jul 26

    Heckle explores music with seniors creating change

    Heckle and friends Vicki and Heather explore the benefits of music and social interaction for brain health.

  9. Jul 4

    Heckle talks with Felicity about Dementia and Vulnerabilities

    Heckle chats with Felicity who has living experience of having a family member with dementia. They explore various vulnerabilities that occur for people with dementia.

  10. Jun 27

    Heckle chats with her Occupational and Speech Therapist

    Heckle chats with Eden her Speech Therapist and Kathryn her Occupational Therapist about how these therapies enhance the lives of someone living with Dementia.

  11. Jun 22

    Introducing Speckle

    Heckle (Jenni) introduces Speckle (Bill) and hears about his diagnosis.

  12. Jun 8

    Demystifying Dementia

    In this episode Heckle talks to Dr. Rose Capp about demystifying dementia.

  • 12 Episodes

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This podcast is all about dementia. Spoken by people with dementia, loved ones and experts in the field. Our aim is to reduce stigma and discrimination, promote brain health, empower and inform people impacted with dementia and to upskill the dementia care workforce.

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