Show Notes
In this special bonus episode of FTD: Navigating the Crap, Beth is joined by Natalie Carter, host of the Dementia Dialogues podcast.
Earlier this year, Beth shared her own family’s experience of Frontotemporal Dementia on Natalie’s podcast, and now the roles are reversed as she joins Beth to share her story and reflect on what she’s learned through years of honest conversations with carers and families affected by dementia.
Together, they talk about the shock of diagnosis and the devastating lack of follow-up support so many families face, the emotional weight carried by carers who don’t always recognise themselves as carers and the guilt, burnout and isolation that come up again and again in these journeys.
They also discuss why forward planning, early conversations and peer support can make such a difference and why too many people still fall through the cracks, particularly older carers.
If you need advice or support, you can contact: Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Helpline: 0800 888 6678 Alzheimer’s Society Dementia Support Line: 0333 150 3456
You can also listen to Natalie’s podcast Dementia Dialogues wherever you get your podcasts, where she continues these vital conversations with carers, professionals and people living with dementia.
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