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My life with dementia | A Dementia UK podcast
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Presented by actor and Dementia UK Celebrity Ambassador Jim Broadbent, ‘My life with dementia’ takes listeners on a personal journey through the world of dementia, as told by people who have experienced it themselves. People living with the diagnosis. People who have found themselves in a caring role they never expected. And people who are grieving a loved one.Through their stories, and with practical advice from our dementia specialist Admiral Nurses, we gain a deeper understanding of the condition from multiple perspectives – as well as invaluable insights, empathy, and hope.This series was produced by Arlie Adlington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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