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The Dementia Podcast
The Dementia Podcasts provides the latest research, expertise and currency of knowledge from the HammondCare Dementia Centre and our guests. In our new season, Colm is joined by author Ailsa Wild as they showcase conversations with people living with dementia on a personal journey from diagnosis. Joined by experts in community health and dementia care the podcasts addresses the latest in thinking and practice issues that need to be considered in advanced dementia.
Episodes
39 episodes
Talking First Nations: transitioning into aged care
In this episode of The Dementia Podcast, Colm introduces an expert panel as they explore the care considerations for First Nations peoples with a particular focus on dementia care. Members of this panel include; Professor Dawn Bessarab...
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Season 2
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Episode 1
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22:24
What Changes?
In the final episode of this season of the Dementia Podcast, Ailsa talks with filmmaker Jason van Genderen and Megan van Genderen about their recently released documentary Everybody’s Oma and about the challenges, heartbreak and love c...
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Season 1
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Episode 7
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18:08
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Dementia and Difference
In our penultimate episode of the season, Colm talks with Susan Kurrle, a geriatrician, and professor at the faculty of medicine and health at the University of Sydney. Together they explore the differences in dementia and how progr...
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Season 1
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Episode 6
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21:48
Community and Design
Ailsa heads to the Wurun Senior Campus in Melbourne to chat with the students about dementia and through the conversations we see some of the community perceptions. The students share generously about their own personal experiences and the educ...
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Season 1
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Episode 5
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20:06
Support and Care
In this episode we join Colm as he heads over to chat with John Swinton, a theologian and a world leader in disability theology. John is also the chair in Divinity and Religious Studies, Professor of Practical Theology and Pastoral Care, ...
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Season 1
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Episode 4
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17:51
The Questions
We join Ailsa on a chilly Melbourne afternoon as she chats with Steve Macfarlane, head of clinical services for DSA. They discuss how a diagnosis is delivered and we hear from Clare and Jim as they recount the experience.One question th...
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Season 1
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Episode 3
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23:05
The Next Step
In episode two of our new series, Ailsa heads over to talk to Dr Sally Cockburn, also known for her regular radio hosting role as ‘Dr Feelgood’ in her segment
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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19:12
First Signs
The Dementia Podcast is back!In this the first episode in our new series, Starting Conversations, host Colm Cunningham is joined by author and resident guest, Ailsa Wild.Ailsa meets with her neighbours, Clare & Jim t...
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:10
Talking First Nations: The importance of culturally and spiritually aware care (Revisited)
In National Reconciliation Week: Be Brave Make Change, we wanted to reshare one of our episodes of ‘The Dementia Podcast’ from last year celebrating the history, culture and achievements of First Nations peoples. Joining Colm in thi...
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34:23
Intermission Announcement
In this episode Colm shares the future plans for the podcast including a new seasonal format and an intermission period. #Savethedate for September when the Dementia Podcast will be back with weekly episodes. To stay up to date on ...
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2:35
Talking Arts: What is Arts Engagement?
On this episode of the Dementia Podcast, Colm chats with Michelle Heldon, Art and Dementia Coordinator for the Museum of Contemporary Art, Australia and Lead Artist for the Arts Engagement team at HammondCare.In the episode Michelle cha...
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34:12
Talking Dementia: What is Frontotemporal Dementia?
On this episode of the Dementia Podcast, Colm chats with Steve Macfarlane, Head of Clinical Services at Dementia Support Australia and Lynne Sewell whose husband, Rick, is living with Frontotemporal Dementia (FTD). In the episode S...
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35:49
International Dementia Conference 2022 Call for Papers
In this episode of the Dementia Podcast, Colm is talking all things International Dementia Conference #IDC2022. Being hosted in Sydney, Australia on 8-9 September 2022 the #dementiaposdcast team is excited to share the news that the
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7:43
Talking Dementia: Diagnosis and Post-Diagnostic Care
On this episode of the Dementia Podcast, Colm chats with three members of the COGNISANCE project, Bill Yeates, Dr Dorota Szcześniak & return guest Dr Meredith Gresham. Together they chat with Colm about current problems with the way a demen...
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34:59
Talking Design: Understanding Accessibility
Colm sits down with return guests Annie and Ricky Pollock to talk design. Design is one of the major pillars at HammondCare’s Dementia Centre and this episode is a revealing look as to why that might be. Annie and Ricky were last o...
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28:40
Talking Toilets: Continence and the bidet
Meredith Gresham returns to chat with Colm in our very first episode for 2022. In today’s episode, Colm and Meredith talk about toilets. Since continence is a major issue in residential and home care, they discuss strategies and ti...
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21:57
Talking Dementia: Festive tips for celebrations
In this Christmas episode of The Dementia Podcast, Talking Dementia: Festive tips for celebrations, Colm is joined by author and dementia champion, Agnes Houston and Dementia Consultants, Colleen McDonald and Ashley Roberts to share thei...
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14:17
Talking Design: Air Quality, Acoustics and Dementia
It was a chance meeting with Mary Marshall in 1993, the then Professor at the University of Stirling and Director of the Dementia Services Development Centre, that inspired Annie and Ricky Pollock to introduce the principles of designing for pe...
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25:43
Talking Engagement: HammondCare’s Christmas Appeal
As we approach Christmas, join Colm and Claire McCarthy, Head of HammondCare Foundation, as they discuss the important work of the Foundation in raising funds to support people with dementia. In “Talking Engagement: HammondCare’s Ch...
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20:30
Talking Deafness and Dementia: A CODA’s story
Join Colm and Mary Jane ‘MJ’ Grant as they discuss deafness and dementia care through their professional and personal experiences. MJ has produced some touching YouTube videos of how she engages and connects with her deaf mother who also has a ...
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32:07
Talking Dementia: Reminiscence and Life Story Work
Join Colm, Professor Assumpta Ryan and Professor Faith Gibson in their discussion of the meaning and best practice implementation of reminiscence and life story work in dementia care.Professor Assumpta Ryan is the Professor of ...
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33:01
Talking Clinical Trials: Participant's experience and perspective
Join Colm, Professor Steve Macfarlane, Maree Mastwyk, Trish and John as they discuss the personal and professional characteristics of a clinical trial. Professor Steve Macfarlane is the Head of Clinical Services at
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23:29
Talking Topaz: An international knowledge exchange
Join Colm in a unique ‘live’ episode to celebrate World Alzheimer’s Day and Dementia Action Week. This episode allows us to join part of the discussion on the 'Stronger To...
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26:33