Best Rowcroft Hospice Podcasts (2025)

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The Future of Dementia & Palliative Care: Panel Discussion with Dr Jill Horne 23:10

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28d ago23:10

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In this closing panel discussion, “The Future of Dementia and Palliative Care" Dr. Jill Horne chairs a conversation with leading experts Dr. Sarah Russell, Prof. Liz Sampson, Dr. Wilco Achterberg, and Prof. Kevin Brazil. Listen as the panel tackle thought-provoking audience questions, from their personal heroes in dementia and palliative care and t…

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Navigating Grief and Dementia: Tracey Carter on Supporting Bereavement and Loss 24:31

3M ago24:31

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Tracey Carter, Head of Dementia Care & Wellbeing at Hallmark Care Homes, guides us through the sensitive and often misunderstood experience of bereavement and loss in people living with dementia. Dementia can profoundly alter how grief is felt and expressed, making traditional approaches to support insufficient. Tracey shares current research insig…

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Young Carers: Supporting Children in Families Facing Dementia with Hannah Gardner from Dementia UK 20:04

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Hannah Gardner a Consultant Admiral Nurse for Children and Young People at Dementia UK discusses a crucial but often overlooked aspect of dementia care, its impact on children and young people. Hannah sheds light on the unique challenges faced by these young individuals and how we can better support them through grief and loss. And emphasises that …

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Learning Disability and Dementia: Tailored Support and Resources with Professor Karen Watchman 21:39

3M ago21:39

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Professor Karen Watchman highlights the unique challenges of dementia in individuals with learning disabilities, focusing on differences in cognitive ability progression, seizure onset (especially in Down's syndrome), and communication of pain. She emphasises personalised support, relationship nurturing, and the role of caregivers. The episode show…

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Health Technologies to Support People with Dementia 10:37

3M ago10:37

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Dr. Rory Baxter and Leonie Cooper discuss digital health technologies for dementia, highlighting the benefits of robot pets and introducing the GOALD project, which co-creates digital tools for physical activity and reminiscence. The episode emphasises the crucial role of co-design in technology development for older adults and showcases the GOALD …

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Supporting Family Carers with Rachel Johnstone from Dementia UK 11:57

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In this episode, Rachel Johnstone from Dementia UK sheds light on how we can better support family carers of people living with dementia. Caring for a loved one with dementia brings unique emotional and practical challenges - from coping with anticipatory grief to navigating complex care systems and looking after one’s own wellbeing. Rachel explore…

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The Duality of Caregiving: A Nurse’s Journey Through Personal Loss and Professional Duty: Dr Sarah Russell 29:34

3M ago29:34

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This episode is an emotion and moving account of Sarah's experience of caring for her mother. Trigger Warning: This episode discusses terminal illness, caregiving, and the death of a loved one. Dr. Sarah Russell, Consultant Nurse and Trust Lead for Palliative and End of Life Care at Portsmouth Hospitals University NHS Trust, explores the complex du…

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Supporting Families in Dementia End-of-Life Decisions: Prof Kevin Brazil 35:17

3M ago35:17

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Prof Kevin Brazil discusses how families can be better supported in making crucial end-of-life care decisions for loved ones with advanced dementia. In this episode, Kevin will introduce the Family Carer Decision Support Intervention - a structured approach that combines practical tools, compassionate communication, and evidence-based guidance. Joi…

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Implementing Namaste Care: A Sensory Approach to Advanced Dementia Care 24:44

3M ago24:44

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Nicola Jacobson-Wright and Faith Frost present on Namaste Care, a sensory-based programme for advanced dementia. Their research shows it significantly reduces agitation and improves quality of life in care home residents. The episode highlights the programme's key elements, positive impacts on residents and staff, and also introduces an online cour…

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Beyond the Taboo: Continence, Dignity, and Dementia Care with Dr. Zena Aldridge 34:50

4M ago34:50

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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 29:15

4M ago29:15

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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 33:44

4M ago33:44

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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 7:39

5M ago7:39

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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 5:40

5M ago5:40

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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…