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This podcast features the keynote speakers from "The UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2025" which is organised by Rowcroft Hospice. The series explores the critical role of dementia and palliative care in supporting those living with dementia. Across these episodes, we’ll be sharing expert insights, real-life experiences, and innovative approaches to improving care All episodes were recorded live at Buckfast Abbey Conference Centre in Devon on Tuesday 25th March 2025. This podcast ...
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Beyond the Taboo: Continence, Dignity, and Dementia Care with Dr. Zena Aldridge
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In this powerful episode, Dr. Zena Aldridge explores one of the most overlooked yet impactful aspects of dementia care: promoting continence and managing incontinence with dignity. Drawing on the latest evidence and her experience as a leading dementia nurse consultant, she shares practical strategies, challenges stigma, and calls for a shift in ho…
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Silent Suffering: Understanding Pain in Dementia Patients with Dr Wilco Achterberg
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Join Professor Wilco Achterberg from Leiden University Medical Center as he explores the complex challenges of identifying and treating pain in people with dementia. In this illuminating episode, Prof. Achterberg breaks down how the aging brain processes pain differently, especially in those with cognitive impairment, and why traditional pain asses…
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Decoding End-of-Life Care: How Big Data is Reshaping Dementia Support with Prof Liz Sampson
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Join Professor Liz Sampson from Queen Mary University London as she reveals groundbreaking insights from the EMBED-Care programme, showcasing how big data is revolutionising palliative care for people with dementia. In this eye-opening episode, Dr. Sampson challenges common misconceptions about dementia care while presenting powerful evidence on he…
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Living with Dementia: Fred Caygill’s Personal Journey of Love, Loss, and Support
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In this moving opening to the UK Dementia and Palliative Care Conference 2025, Fred Caygill, ambassador for Dementia UK, shares his powerful personal story of caring for his late wife, who lived with vascular dementia. Fred speaks candidly about the emotional challenges of caregiving and the life-changing support he received from Admiral Nurses. Hi…
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Mark Hawkins Welcome - UK Dementia & Palliative Care Conference 2025
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Opening Remarks: Mark Hawkins, Rowcroft Hospice’s Chief Executive: Welcome to the UK Dementia & Palliative Care Conference 2025 Mark Hawkins sets the stage for the UK Dementia & Palliative Care Conference 2025. Reflecting on the challenges, progress, and shared mission within the field, Mark welcomes delegates to a day of collaboration, learning, a…
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