Warren & Trudi Gatland - Part 2: Trudi on her dad's Alzheimer’s

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In Two Minds

Justine Pickering and Professor Julie Williams

13 episodes

8 months ago

This is a podcast that will help you navigate the complexities of dementia. It’s presented by two friends who come at the subject from two very different perspectives.

Professor Julie Williams has spent most of her working life trying to understand Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Meanwhile, Justine Pickering understands the colossal human cost all too well. She lost her mum to a rare form of young-onset dementia before founding a unique respite project for families coping with the emotional toll of the disease.

In Two Minds brings you the highs and lows of the shared experiences of dementia. We’ll hear inspiring special guests and all about current research and future treatments.

Together, we’ll explore the challenges of coping with this disease and how to live well following diagnosis.

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Warren & Trudi Gatland - Part 2: Trudi on her dad's Alzheimer’s

In Two Minds

24 minutes

9 months ago

Warren & Trudi Gatland - Part 2: Trudi on her dad's Alzheimer’s

In this, the second of a two-part episode with Warren and Trudi Gatland, Trudi talks about the practicalities of her dad, Terry’s Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia diagnosis and the emotional toll it’s having on the family.

Terry developed dementia in his 80s and experiences significant short-term memory loss. Trudi openly discusses the emotional challenges of watching her father change and the strain it places on the family and her mother in particular.

Trudi talks about how the family work together to help and support Terry. We also learn about some of the coping strategies they use, including maintaining Terry’s independence where possible, staying in his frame of reference and answering repetitive questions with the same courtesy as the first time they were asked.

Key Moments:

Terry’s story (02:38)
How Trudi’s mum deals with her husband’s dementia (06:37)
The support of the wider family (08:37)
Dealing with short-term memory loss and repetitive questions (10:46)
The importance of researching the condition (16:36)
Considering and planning for future care (19:03)
Julie and Justine reflect on what they’ve learned from both Warren and Trudi (21:59)

We'd love to hear your stories and your advice for anyone living with dementia - or if you have any questions for Justine and Prof Julie. Email us hello@twomindspodcast.co.uk.