Hold the Moment

When Kath found herself confused inside a public toilet, her husband Bob realised something had to change. What began as one simple fix in a small coastal town has since grown into a nationwide movement for dementia-friendly communities.

Understanding how to connect with your loved ones as their dementia diagnosis progresses.

Caring for someone living with dementia can be overwhelming, not just emotionally but also physically. Here’s how to keep healthy while looking after a loved one.

If you want or need to continue working while caring, you’re not alone. Hear how other carers have managed the juggle by reframing expectations, exploring part-time opportunities and having honest conversations with their bosses.

Being a carer means learning on the job, at rapid speed, under immense pressure. But what do you do with the knowledge that you’ve gained after the person you’ve cared for has passed away? Here’s how to share your wisdom with the carers who come next.

Grief will be a major part of your journey if you’re caring for someone living with dementia. Hear how other carers have managed their grief and how a grief counsellor helps carers through the process.

At 30 years old, Nick moved back home to care for his mum when she was diagnosed with dementia, hoping that being with her in person would make things easier. But Nick spent much of his time online, navigating a complex healthcare system of agencies that don’t seem to speak to each other. Here’s how he made it work.

Rachel Corbett spent most of her 30s supporting and caring for her parents, who both lived with dementia. She calls that period of her life ‘a hellish juggle’ but she was determined to set up her own future and career, while taking on caring duties.

We were blown away by your response to the first season of Hold the Moment, so we’re coming back!

A dementia diagnosis can have far-reaching impacts, especially on families. Hear from co-host Hamish Macdonald on how his relationship with his dad has evolved in unexpected ways following his father’s diagnosis. Hamish also speaks with his co-host Jim Rogers’ daughters - Millie and Daisy - about their strong family bond in the face of adversity.

Whether it’s ticking off overseas travel bucket lists or simply travelling across town, getting around can take a bit of extra planning when you’re living with dementia. Hear stories of travel adventures and strategies for getting about independently while living with dementia.

Disjointed sleep is one symptom people living with dementia may encounter. And if your sleep is suffering, you’ll feel the impacts in your waking hours too. So what can you do about it?

Hear the stories of people who have stayed connected to their friends and family, and created new connections, after a diagnosis.