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01/11/2026

Mirrors for people with dementia can be difficult because their dementia can change how their brain processes visual information. But why is this so, & what can be done to support them?

As humans you and I have spent many hours preening ourselves in mirrors. Mirrors are essential for personal grooming, such as checking appearance, applying makeup, or shaving, and for safety purposes, like rear-view mirrors in vehicles or security...

24/10/2026

Series 9 of Dementia Demystified begins next week. This podcast series is an information bridge between the scientific community and the public regarding dementia related topics. https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/dementia-demystified-by-tim-england/id1757345052

04/10/2026

There are changes in the way your loved one with dementia experience food, eating & drinking. Today we will review what these changes are, why these changes may occur & offer some strategies to help.

You and I generally take eating and drinking for granted. We understand when we are hungry and or thirsty we know what to do and how to do it. However, when Dementia is involved, there are often many changes here. You might notice interesting...

27/09/2026

Generally, the risk of falls does increase as dementia progresses. But what causes falls in your loved one with dementia, and what can you do to reduce the risk of falls? Well, that’s what you will discover today.

As we age many of us worry about experiencing a fall, because a fall can significantly impact our confidence and independence. When you include your loved one with dementia, this concern often grows considerably and for very good reason. Gene...

20/09/2026

Dementia will change how the brain of your loved one processes information & many conversations with them will feel repetitive, confusing, or emotionally charged. Today we will look at seven common phrases to avoid — and what to say instead.

At some stage communication will begin to change for your loved one with dementia. Many conversations with them will at some time feel repetitive, confusing, or emotionally charged.As a caregiver you will instinctively try to remind, correct, or e...

13/09/2026

Is the term Dementia Reversable correct . Yes or No…..This episode will be a little controversial but it’s a topic that require discussion.

This episode will be a little controversial but it’s a topic that require discussion. Over recent years the term reversable dementia has crept into some medical language. This is occurring mainly in the United States and Canada, and it appears tha...

06/09/2026

Delusions and false beliefs will occur at any stage of dementia. But what are false beliefs and delusions? And what can you do to support your loved one. Please listen to learn more

Your loved one with dementia will often experience false beliefs and delusions which they will perceive and truly believe things that are clearly not true, and these beliefs will feel very, very  real for them. These delusions and false belie...

30/08/2026

Hospitals are often very harmful for people with dementia. The Research is very strong on this. Today you will discover why this is the case and what you can do to make it better.

Given the choice most people do not wish to spend time as a hospital patient, but sometimes it happens. Overall, hospitals are unpleasant places to be. There are sick people everywhere, it’s noisy, it’s busy, there are strange sounds and smells. I...

23/08/2026

The cases of Young Onset Dementia are growing in Australia and globally. Today we will explore a range of social, medical, and demographic factors that may explain this phenomenon.

Way back in series 3 I introduced you to Young Onset Dementia via the episode called ‘What is Young Onset Dementia’. In that episode you would have discovered that Young Onset Dementia is any form of dementia that occurs in people under the age of...

16/08/2026

Welcome to Series 8 of Dementia Demystified. Today you will learn about Aphasia, what it is and how it impacts your loved one with dementia. Aphasia and dementia are two distinct conditions; however, they often intersect with each other and can significantly impact quality of life.

Welcome to series 8 of Dementia Demystified.Again, I like to throw in new words and phrases that are linked to dementia. In this episode you will hear and learn about Aphasia, what it is and how it impacts your loved one with dementia.Aphasia and ...