The Dementia Research Project

In this podcast series, we are on a mission to learn. We will be exploring ideas and having thoughtful conversations about dementia and brain health with people at the heart of it all; alongside the ...more

Latest Episodes

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August 14, 2024 00:36:34
Drama Therapy: Nicola Pauling, Founder of Voice Arts talks about creating development spaces for people with Alzheimer's, improv-based caregiver training & the benefits of play

Drama Therapy: Nicola Pauling, Founder of Voice Arts talks about creating development spaces for people with Alzheimer's, improv-based caregiver training & the benefits of play

Nicola Pauling is a trainer and facilitator with over 20 years experience developing people and communities through play and performance. She is the founder...

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August 07, 2024 00:48:52
Confronting Stigma: Berrie Holtzhausen, Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia shares about his journey as a pastor, navigating witchcraft in Sub-Saharan Africa and dementia tourism

Confronting Stigma: Berrie Holtzhausen, Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia shares about his journey as a pastor, navigating witchcraft in Sub-Saharan Africa and dementia tourism

Berrie Holtzhausen is the Founder of Alzheimer's Dementia Namibia (ADN). Berrie has dedicated his life to combat the stigma linking people with dementia to...

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July 22, 2024 00:39:16
Creativity in Healthcare: Prof. Keith McAdam, Founder of Music for My Mind on music therapy, transforming HIV care in Uganda and leveraging AI for scale

Creativity in Healthcare: Prof. Keith McAdam, Founder of Music for My Mind on music therapy, transforming HIV care in Uganda and leveraging AI for scale

Professor Keith McAdam is the Founder of Music For My Mind an innovative young charity aiming to improve the well-being of people living with...

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June 26, 2024 00:33:17
Person Centred Care: Neha Sinha, CEO of Epoch Elder Care discusses her founder journey, the care landscape in India and balancing multiple stakeholder needs

Person Centred Care: Neha Sinha, CEO of Epoch Elder Care discusses her founder journey, the care landscape in India and balancing multiple stakeholder needs

Neha Sinha is a dementia specialist and has gained international recognition for creating dementia services in India. Initial work stint of Neha was as...

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June 25, 2024 00:34:22
Laughter Therapy: Lotte Mikkelson, CEO of UnitedMind discusses the transformative impact of alternative therapies, neuroplasticity and not taking life too seriously!

Laughter Therapy: Lotte Mikkelson, CEO of UnitedMind discusses the transformative impact of alternative therapies, neuroplasticity and not taking life too seriously!

Lotte Mikkelsen is a Laughter Yoga expert who has been running her own Laughter Yoga business since the early 2000's while living in Denmark....

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June 25, 2024 00:25:12
Policy Gaps: Dr Cecilia Chan on the elder abuse cases in Malaysia, Policy support and community action required

Policy Gaps: Dr Cecilia Chan on the elder abuse cases in Malaysia, Policy support and community action required

Dr Cecilia Chan has been involved in the eldercare industry for the past 20 years. She is a Gerontologist, a Trainer, a researcher, and...

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