Fighting Dementia Podcast

Hosted by Fran & Tom who live with Dementia, we’re a podcast & community for those impacted in the early to middle stages – offering expert insights, honest stories & support. For those diagnosed, carers & families who need to feel seen, informed & less alone 🤝 **New Episodes Weekly On Mondays!**We want to take viewers on a journey to see what behaviours can be adapted, changed or moulded to support good brain health, and fight the progression of Dementia 🥊

Fighting Dementia Podcast is a health podcast hosted by Leafstory, with 41 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Small Lifestyle Changes That Matter | Fighting Dementia Episode 38

  Aug 3, 202654 min

  On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, hosts Leon, Fran, and Tom speak with Dr. Sabine Donnai, a Belgian-trained GP who now runs a London clinic focused on optimising whole-body health to support brain function. Dr. Donnai explains dementia as the brain protecting itself from harmful drivers - such as diabetes, high blood pressure, excess weight, toxins, gut and hormone issues, or head injuries - and stresses it’s never too late to make changes that can slow progression and sometimes improve early cognitive decline, though severe damage may be irreversible. She emphasises basics like whole foods, sleep, stress management, purpose, activity, omega-3s, vitamin D, and avoiding excess sugar, plus learning challenging new skills rather than relying on crosswords. Resources & Further Reading: Meditation & Dementia Research:https://news.med.miami.edu/worried-about-alzheimers-meditate-and-mingle-study-says/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/a-subtle-impact/202506/meditation-could-reverse-brain-aging SURF (Service Users Reference Forum): https://surfdementia.org/ Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/ Reddit Dementia Communities: https://www.reddit.com/r/dementia/ Powers of Attorney Info (UK): https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney Chapters: 00:00 Podcast Welcome 00:28 Meet Dr Sabine 00:49 Why Brain Health 04:14 Clinic Approach 05:45 Never Too Late 06:39 Drivers of Dementia 09:15 Neuroplasticity Hope 10:52 Back to Basics 14:14 Food and Fats 16:46 Making Change Stick 19:13 Train Your Brain 21:01 Medicine vs Lifestyle 24:42 Bypass the System 28:02 Hosts Debrief 28:14 New Skills Ideas 29:26 Finding Purpose 30:36 Tom’s Motivators 32:10 Lessons from the Talk 32:37 Painting as Therapy 33:52 Creative Focus and Routine 35:21 Caregiver Tips and Reminders 36:34 Leaving Work and New Structure 37:46 Fatigue and Brain Health Habits 39:37 Oily Fish Diet Check In 42:46 Tools Apps and Whole Foods 47:53 Modern Food and Growing Veg 50:20 Tomato Memories and Farewell

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  South Asian Dementia Support in Greater Manchester | Fighting Dementia Ep 41

  Jul 27, 202634 min

  On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, presenters Leon, Fran and Tom (who live with Alzheimer’s/mixed dementia) welcome Sonya Rahman, a local services manager at the Alzheimer’s Society who leads SAHARA, the South Asian Dementia Support Service across Greater Manchester’s 10 boroughs. Sonya shares her lived experience of caring for family members with vascular dementia and early-onset Alzheimer’s, highlighting how early diagnosis and better understanding improved quality of life. The group discusses stigma, the lack of a word for dementia in some South Asian languages, and how SAHARA delivers dementia awareness in communities, faith settings, schools and for professionals, plus South Asian memory cafés. They also discuss limited collaboration and gaps in post-diagnosis NHS support, and end with a segment on healthier eating, using an app to avoid ultra-processed foods, and sticking to sustainable diet changes. Resources & Further Reading: Meditation & Dementia Research:https://news.med.miami.edu/worried-about-alzheimers-meditate-and-mingle-study-says/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/a-subtle-impact/202506/meditation-could-reverse-brain-aging SURF (Service Users Reference Forum): https://surfdementia.org/ Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/ Reddit Dementia Communities: https://www.reddit.com/r/dementia/ Powers of Attorney Info (UK): https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney Chapters: 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:28 Meet Sonya 02:00 Family Dementia Journeys 04:31 Stigma and Language Barriers 05:46 Awareness Work and Memory Cafes 07:32 Living Well After Diagnosis 09:07 Youth Education in Communities 12:55 Games and Tools for Awareness 14:39 Advice and Getting Support 17:49 Collaboration Across Services 21:15 Gaps in NHS Follow-Up Care 23:24 NHS Dementia Gaps 24:14 Changing Dementia Care 24:33 Diagnosis Action Plans 25:22 Podcast Farewell 25:42 Oily Fish Diet Check 26:27 Smart Swaps and Treats 28:46 Using the Yuka App 30:09 Family Progress and Brain Health 31:52 Summer Goals and Cycling Banter 33:32 Wrap Up and Disclaimer

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  Smart Socks for Dementia Care | Fighting Dementia Ep 40

  Jul 20, 202633 min

  On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, hosts Fran, and Tom speak with Zeke about “smart socks” developed after his great-grandmother’s dementia journey. He explains how the socks were created through care home volunteering and PhD research at the University of Bristol, focusing on detecting early signs of distress linked to unmet needs and addressing why wrist-worn devices often fail in care settings. Milbotix SmartSocks measure pulse, temperature, sweat and movement to flag stress/anxiety, analyse gait changes, detect falls and help carers intervene earlier; a newer version adds optional locating support via a companion device with cellular connectivity. They discuss pilots across care homes, an NHS pilot, a government grant to extend research, pricing and plans to reduce cost via subscriptions, plus wider applications and the importance of carers looking after themselves. Learn more about SmartSocks here - https://milbotix.com/shop/ Resources & Further Reading: Meditation & Dementia Research:https://news.med.miami.edu/worried-about-alzheimers-meditate-and-mingle-study-says/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/a-subtle-impact/202506/meditation-could-reverse-brain-aging SURF (Service Users Reference Forum): https://surfdementia.org/ Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/ Reddit Dementia Communities: https://www.reddit.com/r/dementia/ Powers of Attorney Info (UK): https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney Chapters: 00:00 Podcast Introductions 00:40 Why Smart Socks 02:41 Behavioural Symptoms Focus 03:31 PhD And Care Home Insights 04:53 Why A Sock Design 05:18 Battery And Care Settings 05:46 Wandering And GPS Tracking 07:01 Trials And Research Funding 07:54 How The Sensors Work 09:25 Preventing Falls Early 10:39 NHS And Home Care Uses 12:14 Safety Features And New Data 13:10 Cost And Subscription Model 14:10 Comfort And Sizing Design 15:13 Beyond Dementia Applications 16:35 Future Vision And Parkinsons 18:37 Developer Programme Pitch 19:49 How to Contact Milbotix 20:25 Subscribe and Share 20:57 Carer Self Care Matters 22:00 Respite and Early Intervention 24:04 Thanks and Alzheimer’s Society 25:03 Oily Fish Diet Check In 27:20 Taste Test Sour Fruits 29:54 Food Preferences and Texture 32:43 Oily Fish Wrap Up 33:00 Final Listener Disclaimer

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  What to Put in Your Will and Why It Matters | Fighting Dementia Ep 39

  Jul 6, 202646 min

  On the Fighting Dementia Podcast, presenters Leon, Fran (living with Alzheimer’s), and Tom (living with mixed dementia) welcome Anne, a solicitor from Tonne Gregory Solicitors, to discuss why having a professionally prepared will matters, especially for people affected by dementia. Anne explains key will components such as choosing executors, naming beneficiaries (including sentimental gifts), and planning for debts and estate distribution, while highlighting risks like coercion, errors in DIY or online wills, and increasing will challenges. She outlines witness requirements, intestacy rules if no valid will exists, and the use of appointment notes, medical capacity reports, and “reasons why” letters to reduce disputes. The group also briefly discusses learning new skills and making new neural connections, sharing examples like painting by numbers and trying activities such as dancing or bowling. Resources & Further Reading: Meditation & Dementia Research:https://news.med.miami.edu/worried-about-alzheimers-meditate-and-mingle-study-says/ https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/blog/a-subtle-impact/202506/meditation-could-reverse-brain-aging SURF (Service Users Reference Forum): https://surfdementia.org/ Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/ Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/ Reddit Dementia Communities: https://www.reddit.com/r/dementia/ Powers of Attorney Info (UK): https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney 00:00 Welcome and Introductions 00:37 Meet Anne the Solicitor 01:31 Why Wills Matter 02:24 Choosing Executors 04:35 Challenges and Capacity 08:37 Safeguarding Vulnerable Clients 10:32 When to Make a Will 12:18 Costs and Complexity 13:08 Property Ownership Options 15:06 Small Estates and Sentimental Gifts 17:43 Leaving Someone Out 25:27 DIY Wills and Witness Rules 27:26 Top Tips Before You Start 28:05 Equal Shares and Contingencies 28:42 What If Everyone Dies 29:33 Get a Will Professionally 30:10 Wrap Up and Community Plug 31:30 Build New Brain Connections 32:32 Painting by Numbers Focus 33:33 Trying New Skills Together 36:34 Bowls and Other Hobbies 38:01 Oily Fish Diet Check In 39:42 Mediterranean Meals and Swaps 42:48 Taste Smell and Hydration 44:42 Kale Pesto Recipe and Goodbye 45:33 Final Disclaimer and Thanks

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  Liverpool’s Dementia Strategy | Fighting Dementia Episode 38

  Jun 1, 202651 minS0

  <p>On this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast, presenters Leon, Fran (Alzheimer’s) and Tom (mixed dementia) speak with Liverpool City Council’s Emma (Senior Public Health Practitioner and healthy ageing lead) and Ellie (Director of Adult Strategic Commissioning) about Liverpool’s newly launched dementia strategic action plan and how public health, adult social care and NHS partners are working together over the next three years.</p><p><br></p><p>They discuss the need to better connect existing services so people aren’t left after diagnosis, improve information and signposting, address stigma, and build a truly dementia-friendly city (transpor...

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