Episode 29: Dementia

Family Health by Mini First Aid

In today's Family Health Podcast episode, we delve into the complex landscape of dementia, a condition that not only affects individuals directly but also ripples through the lives of their loved ones.

We chat with Dr Abhi Inglis, a Specialty Doctor in Old Age Psychiatry who explains what dementia is, some of the more common early signs and symptoms and how we can best help our loved one.

We also hear from Jayne Sibley whose parents both had dementia and sadly died with this condition. Jayne talks to us about the emotional, financial, and practical burdens carried by those balancing the demands of caregiving with the progression of dementia.

If you are part of the so-called ‘sandwich generation’, caught between caring for ageing parents and supporting your own children, we know this conversation will strike a chord and we hope you take comfort and help from the information and resources signposted in this episode.

Find out more about dementia and access support here:

https://www.dementiauk.org

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

https://www.raredementiasupport.org/

Jayne Sibley is CEO and Co-Founder of Sibstar, the UK’s first debit card and app designed specifically for people living with dementia. Jayne launched Sibstar in 2023 after caring for her parents, both of whom were living with dementia. Sibstar helps people living with dementia to safely retain their financial independence for longer. Sibstar recently appeared on Dragons’ Den, receiving significant investment

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