'A chance for carers and people with dementia to connect' – Dementia together podcast December 2024

About this episode

This episode discusses enjoyable activities for people with dementia and features interviews with a caregiver and a wellbeing officer.

Our latest Dementia together podcast is all about enjoyable and engaging activities for people with dementia. First, we speak with Emma Hutchin, who after caring for her Nan Doris was inspired to change careers. She left the teaching profession to work with people with dementia as a Drawing and Talking practitioner. And we also chat with Angelo Makri, Alzheimer’s Society Senior Knowledge Officer for Wellbeing who gives us the lowdown on choosing activities. You can visit alzheimers.org.uk/publications for our range of publications and factsheets designed to support and inform anyone affected by dementia. To learn more about Drawing and Talking visit https://drawingandtalking.com For personalised information and advice, call our Dementia support line on 0333 150 3456, or for Welsh speakers call 03300 947 400.

People in this episode

Guests: Emma Hutchin, Angelo Makri

Topics covered

• dementia
• caregiving
• wellbeing
• activities
• support

Keywords

• Drawing and Talking
• Dementia support line
• engaging activities
• Alzheimer’s Society
• publications

Mentioned in this episode

Products: Drawing and Talking

Books & works: Dementia together podcast, Dementia together

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