This week, Beth is joined by Hannah Gardner, a Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People at Dementia UK.

Hannah works directly with families affected by dementia, helping children and young carers understand the condition and find the support they need.

Drawing from her own lived experience of having a mum with young-onset dementia, Hannah shares how her personal journey shaped her passion for supporting others.

In this episode, she and Beth explore how dementia impacts the whole family, how to talk to children about it and why recognising and supporting young carers is so vital.

If you’d like to connect with Dementia UK or access support, you can call the Dementia UK Admiral Nurse Helpline on 0800 888 6678.

To learn more about dementia research and how you can get involved, email infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org.

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This week, Beth is joined by Stacey Markle, who shares her powerful and deeply personal story of navigating dementia as an only child after the sudden loss of her father. When her mum began showing signs of cognitive decline, Stacey became her primary caregiver, managing everything from diagnosis to daily care, and later navigating the complexities of long-term care in the US system.

Over the past ten years, Stacey has gained invaluable knowledge about dementia care, legal planning and the realities of caregiving. Through her Instagram page, @navigatingdementiacare, she now shares practical advice, candid reflections and support for others going through the same journey, helping caregivers feel less alone.

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line.

To learn more about dementia research and how you can get involved, email infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org

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This week, Beth is joined by Dr Sarah Straughan, a Consultant Clinical Psychologist and dementia specialist. Sarah works closely with families and carers, helping them to navigate the often overwhelming challenges that come with dementia.

If you’d like to connect with Sarah, you can follow her on Instagram @the_dementia_psychologist, where she shares practical advice, resources, and works to bust common dementia myths through her professional experience.

If you need support with anything discussed in this podcast, visit alzheimers.org.uk for the dementia support line.

To learn more about dementia research and how you can get involved, email infoline@alzheimersresearchuk.org.

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