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Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Dementia Champion (M.Dem)
54 episodes
2 hours ago
While dementia is primarily neurological, evidence increasingly shows that physical activity can play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for your loved one with dementia. This is where exercise physiologists come into the picture, bridging the gap between physical health and cognitive well-being. They specialise in designing and implementing exercise programs tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with chronic conditions or physical limitations. Bu...
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While dementia is primarily neurological, evidence increasingly shows that physical activity can play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for your loved one with dementia. This is where exercise physiologists come into the picture, bridging the gap between physical health and cognitive well-being. They specialise in designing and implementing exercise programs tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with chronic conditions or physical limitations. Bu...
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Episodes (20/54)
Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
The Role of Exercise Physiologists in Dementia Care.
While dementia is primarily neurological, evidence increasingly shows that physical activity can play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for your loved one with dementia. This is where exercise physiologists come into the picture, bridging the gap between physical health and cognitive well-being. They specialise in designing and implementing exercise programs tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with chronic conditions or physical limitations. Bu...
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1 week ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
The Role of Speech Therapy in Dementia Care.
Speech Therapy and Speech Therapists, or Speech Pathologists as they are sometimes known as, enhance communication and Quality of Life of your loved one with dementia. Speech Therapists play a vital function in supporting your loved one with dementia. The primary aim of speech therapy is not to reverse the condition—as you know dementia is a progressive condition and dementia cannot be reversed - but speech therapy can help your loved one with dementia to maintain their current abilities for ...
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2 weeks ago
7 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
The Role of Physiotherapy in Dementia Care.
Continuing our discussions of the role of Ologists and specialists in Dementia Care, let’s look at physiotherapy and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy is a healthcare discipline that focuses on enhancing physical function and mobility through exercise, manual therapy, and education. For your loved one with dementia, physical therapy is not merely about rehabilitation—it is about promoting their independence, reducing the risk of injury, and improving their overall quality of life. L...
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3 weeks ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Occupational Therapists and their role in dementia Care.
Occupational therapists, or OT’s as they are known are a group of expert "ologists" and specialises that play a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care and support for your loved one with dementia. But what are Occupational therapists. Listen to what these professionals are, and how they can help you and your loved one with dementia. About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on de...
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4 weeks ago
7 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
The Role of Ologists in Dementia Care.
Dementia is a complex condition that impairs a person’s memory, their cognition, and their daily functioning. To help address these many challenges, the expertise of "ologists" plays a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care and support for your loved one with dementia. But what are Ologists.?? Today you will discover who and what Ologists are, and how they can help you and your loved one with dementia. About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts...
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1 month ago
9 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Understanding Lewy Body Dementia’s
Today this is a quick review to understand what are Lewy Body Dementia’s. In Australia a lesser-known form dementia is called Lewy Body Dementia’s. Lewy Body Dementia’s is the 4th most common form of dementia in Australia. Lewy Body Dementia’s are very common dementia’s, however very few people have heard about it. Lewy Body Dementia’s is an umbrella term for a spectrum of dementias. The illnesses caused by this disease are called, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, or Parkinson disease dementi...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Understanding Frontotemporal Dementias.
Today this is a quick review to understand what Frontotemporal Dementias are .In Australia a lesser-known form of dementia is called Frontotemporal Dementia’s. Frontotemporal Dementia’s is the 3rd most common form of dementia in Australia and Frontotemporal Dementia’s is responsible for about 10% of all dementia cases, but that percentage can vary greatly from region to region. The cause of Frontotemporal Dementia is not fully understood, but several factors have been identified. These includ...
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1 month ago
6 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Understanding Vascular Dementia.
Today this is a quick review to understand what is Vascular Dementia. Vascular Dementia is very different to Alzheimer's disease. Vascular Dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia in Australia and Vascular dementia is responsible for between 10 – 20% of all dementia cases, but that percentage can vary greatly from region to region. Vascular dementia, as the name suggests, involves the vascular system or the blood flow system in your body. Part of the human vascular system includes blo...
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1 month ago
5 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Understanding Alzheimer's disease.
Today this is a quick review to understand what is Alzheimer's disease. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's Disease is responsible for between 60 – 70% of all dementia cases, but that percentage can vary greatly from region to region. For reasons that we don't fully understand Alzheimer's disease tends to impact an area of the brain called the hippocampus. The hippocampus is involved with short-term memory, and it's located on either side the brain n...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
What are some barriers to Therapy in Dementia Care.
It is well understood from research that therapies, such as Occupational Therapy, music and physical therapy, is a critical component of dementia care. Targeted therapy can improve the quality of life for your loved one with dementia and help manage dementia symptoms. However, there are numerous barriers that hinder the access and effectiveness of such vital therapies. These challenges range from societal stigma, a lack of awareness within the medical and non-medical community, to syste...
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2 months ago
9 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
5 Reasons Why Early Dementia Diagnosis Is Crucial.
Dementia is a topic that most people wish to avoid. Dementia is one of the most deeply feared medical diagnoses in modern society. This fear is not unfounded: dementia undermines the very essence of what it means to be you, eroding one’s memory, reasoning, language, and the capacity for independent living. However, an early dementia diagnosis comes with a multitude of benefits, from accessing treatments and support, to planning with confidence. It allows you or your loved one with demen...
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2 months ago
6 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Are you and your Community Prepared for Dementia???
This question is not whether preparation is possible, but rather are you and your community willing to take the steps necessary to achieve it. In this episode we are going to discuss is just that. What is needed to be prepared for dementia in the community. About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years....
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2 months ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Understanding Mixed Dementia.
There are four main diseases that cause dementia. These are Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementias and Frontotemporal Dementias, and each of these diseases are associated with hallmark symptoms and characteristics. What is not common knowledge is that your loved one with dementia may have more than one form of dementia. If this is the case we refer this as being Mixed Dementia. Identifying mixed dementia in your loved one with dementia can be particularly chal...
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4 months ago
7 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
What is the Severe Behaviour Response Team.
Australia operates a unique emergency and hands-on tactical team to support those living with dementia if their individual Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, or BPSD, becomes acute and critical and they are at risk of harm and that of others around them. This team is called Severe Behaviour Response Teams. This service has been operating in Australia for about a decade, but you have probably never heard of them, know what they do, or how to access their service. W...
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4 months ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Possible treatment and management of BPSD. What are Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia? Part 3
The management of BPSD often involves a combination of interventions including both non-pharmacological and pharmacological, and non-pharmacological is always the priority and must be used first. There is a significant list of non-pharmacological interventions. There is a place for pharmacological approaches, but these must be a last resort once all other interventions have failed, that they have been documented and that the person who will receive this invention has given their consent, or i...
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5 months ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Triggers and drivers of Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia? Part 2.
Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia or BPSD, is a way of describing a broad range of non-cognitive symptoms that your loved one with dementia can display. In the previous episode we briefly discuss what BPSD is. In this episode we will expand on the previous episode and review some of the triggers of BPSD, and in the next episode you will discover some possible treatments and management of BPSD to best support a person with dementia. I recommend that you listen to part 1 ...
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5 months ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
What are Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia? Part 1.
Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia or BPSD, is a way of describing a broad range of non-cognitive symptoms that your loved one with dementia can display. BPSD falls into 5 broad areas, such as Cognitive, Motor, Verbal, Emotional, and Vegetative, and according to research your loved one with dementia will experience several BPSD as their dementia progresses. Signs of BPSD will vary greatly in both type and severity and can vary greatly on a day-by-day basis. However...
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5 months ago
8 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Loss of Appetite in Dementia.
Your loved one with dementia may lose their appetite for food. This is significant because poor food intake can create nutritional issues, weight loss and a decline in overall health. There can be many reasons why there is a reduced desire to eat, which could include cognitive impairment or other underlying factors, such as pain or fatigue. In this episode we will look at how dementia can affect appetite and discuss strategies to encourage your loved one with dementia to eat and w...
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5 months ago
7 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Dementia and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Part 3.
I’ve made this bold statement in a previous episode about CTE and asbestosis. It could be argued that CTE is the asbestosis of the 21st century, and the potential impacts within Australia for current and future professional, amateur and grassroots sporting and recreational activities is unknown. In this episode we will discuss the next steps and the impact of CTE on Australian society Concussion and traumatic brain injury in contact sports and their links to dementia have again been in ...
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6 months ago
10 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
Dementia and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Part 2.
While CTE may be a novel neurodegenerative disease it does have a well recorded history. CTE is well known about and is a neurodegenerative disease which is linked to repeated head trauma. Hall mark symptoms often include changes in behaviour and behavioural problems, problems with mood swings, and problems with thinking. This disease is progressive and becomes worse over time and CTE can result in dementia. However, until 20 years ago CTE was believed to only effect retires boxers, but...
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6 months ago
9 minutes

Dementia Demystified by Tim England.
While dementia is primarily neurological, evidence increasingly shows that physical activity can play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for your loved one with dementia. This is where exercise physiologists come into the picture, bridging the gap between physical health and cognitive well-being. They specialise in designing and implementing exercise programs tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with chronic conditions or physical limitations. Bu...