Hold the Moment Podcast

Disjointed sleep is one symptom people living with dementia may encounter. Find out what to do about it in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Hear how co-hosts Hamish Macdonald and Jim Rogers' families coped with dementia diagnoses in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Hear stories of travel adventures and strategies for getting about independently while living with dementia, in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Hear how people living with dementia handled their diagnosis experience, and how they found a positive way forward, in this first episode of the Hold the Moment podcast.

Learn how to tackle wills, guardianship, power of attorney and be clear about the legal processes in this episode of the Hold the Moment podcast.

Learn ways to exercise with dementia, including balance tasks, strength training and memory games, in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Family, friendships and dating after a dementia diagnosis.

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.

How Nick navigated a complex healthcare system of agencies that don’t seem to speak to each other.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How partner, parent and family relationships can change.

Hear how people living with dementia handled their diagnosis experience, and how they found a positive way forward, in this first episode of the Hold the Moment podcast.

Disjointed sleep is one symptom people living with dementia may encounter. Find out what to do about it in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Hear how co-hosts Hamish Macdonald and Jim Rogers' families coped with dementia diagnoses in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Hear stories of travel adventures and strategies for getting about independently while living with dementia, in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Learn how to tackle wills, guardianship, power of attorney and be clear about the legal processes in this episode of the Hold the Moment podcast.

Learn ways to exercise with dementia, including balance tasks, strength training and memory games, in this episode of Dementia Australia's Hold the Moment podcast.

Family, friendships and dating after a dementia diagnosis.

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.

How Nick navigated a complex healthcare system of agencies that don’t seem to speak to each other.

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.

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.

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.

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.

How partner, parent and family relationships can change.

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.