Help For Dementia

Welcome to ”Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia” hosted by Carrie Candy from the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories. Explore dementia, its challenges, and progress in this space of connection. Whether you’re living with dementia, a care partner, healthcare professional, or simply curious, tune in for meaningful discussions.

Help For Dementia is a health podcast hosted by Carrie Candy from the, with 27 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.

Carrie Candy from the hosts Help For Dementia, a health show with 27 episodes published.

Our AI reads these to draft pitches. Use them as grounding for a pitch that cites a real guest and a specific topic.

• 

  Episode #10

  Life with Dementia, In Their Own Words: From Daily Struggles to Small Joys

  Jul 25, 202517 minS2

  <p>Wayne, Yukola, and Chris share what it’s like to live with dementia, how they’ve adjusted, what gets them through hard days, and what continues to bring them joy. Their stories are honest and personal, showing that life with dementia still holds purpose, connection, and laughter.</p> <p>They talk about what helps most, from small fixes around the house to the support of loved ones, and what they wish others understood about what they’re going through.</p> <p>Key Takeaways<br> Simple tools and routines can make daily life easier<br> Support from family, friends, and neighb...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #9

  Replay: How Genes and Daily Choices Shape Dementia Risk with Dr. Robert Sutherland

  Jul 8, 202533 minS2

  <p>Dr. Robert Sutherland, neuroscientist and director at the Canadian Centre for Behavioural Neuroscience, joins us to share how his work and life have been shaped by dementia. He reflects on the impact of dementia in his own family and explains what current science tells us about causes, prevention and treatment.</p> <p>Dr. Sutherland discusses how research is evolving, what surprises him most in the lab and why addressing dementia requires more than a single solution. He also speaks to the importance of improving care, reducing misinformation and expanding access to services that can help.</p> Key Takeaways <p>...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #8

  Caring for My Mom: Erin Chalmers' Story

  Jun 24, 202545 minS2

  <p>Global Edmonton news anchor and care partner Erin Chalmers joins us to share her personal experience supporting her mom, who lives with dementia. She reflects on what it was like in the early days after diagnosis, how relationships changed over time, and what helped her most along the way. Erin speaks openly about the emotional impact of caregiving, how she navigated moments of guilt and frustration, and why staying connected, even in small ways, matters.</p> <p>Key Takeaways<br> Early Signs – Memory loss isn’t the only change. It can start with shifts in personality or judgment.<br> Supp...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #18

  Navigating Dementia Care: What You Need to Know

  Jun 10, 202545 minS0

  <p>Dementia navigator Annmarie and caregiver support specialist Sarah join a live Q&A to answer real questions from families supporting someone living with dementia. They explain what to expect at each stage, how to respond to behavioural changes and why care partner emotions like guilt, grief and anger are common and valid. The conversation includes practical tools, stories from care partners, and reminders that no one needs to go through this alone.</p> <p>Key Takeaways<br> Stages of Dementia – The disease doesn’t always follow a straight path. Sudden changes can happen.<br> Unmet Needs – Behaviour changes like aggres...

  ListenShow Notes
• 

  Episode #6

  Holding On and Letting Go: Karen’s Care Partner Story

  May 14, 202517 minS2

  <p>Karen McLean describes life after her husband Scott was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s at age 52. She recalls the first subtle changes, the rapid decline that followed and the decision to move Scott into full-time care. Karen speaks openly about exhaustion, care-partner burnout and the support she receives from the Alzheimer Society community.</p> Key Takeaways <p>Early Signs and Diagnosis – Subtle mood and behaviour shifts pointed to something deeper.</p> <p>Care-Partner Strain – Physical fatigue and emotional stress build quickly; burnout is real.</p> <p>Community Response – Positive support from neighbours, professionals and friends matters.</p> <p>Family Impact –...

  ListenShow Notes

Recent guests on Help For Dementia. Study who booked and why before you pitch.

Based on semantic analysis of episode topics and host coverage, this show is a strong guest fit for executives in:

Industry fit is computed by PitchCentric using vector embeddings of the show's episode catalog.