Understanding Dementia: Essential Podcasts & Films to Guide & Support You

Are you supporting a loved one living with dementia? Perhaps you're looking to understand the condition better, or simply seeking ways to stay informed and connected.

Podcasts and films are a great way to learn more—whether you're after expert guidance, heartfelt stories or uplifting insights into life with dementia. We've compiled a list of engaging and helpful dementia-related content to inform and support you.

The Best Podcasts About Dementia

Dementia Together Real stories from people affected by dementia, shared by the Alzheimer’s Society. A comforting and informative listen. ?? Listen on Alzheimer's Society?: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-support/publications-and-factsheets/dementia-together/podcast

Dementia Researcher Podcast Hear from leading researchers and practitioners working to understand dementia. Ideal if you’re interested in science and innovation. ?? Listen on Dementia Researcher?: https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/category/podcasts/

Understanding, Preventing and Treating Dementia The University of Queensland’s A Grey Matter podcast series explores different types of dementia and preventative care. ?? Listen on University of Queensland?: https://qbi.uq.edu.au/podcast-understanding-preventing-and-treating-dementia

Johns Hopkins Medicine Podcasts A deep dive into dementia topics from a trusted medical source—covering everything from risk factors to brain health. ?? Explore the Johns Hopkins Podcast Archive?: https://podcasts.hopkinsmedicine.org/category/podcasts/health-topics/alzheimers-disease-and-dementia/

Dementia Care Partner Talk Show A helpful guide for care partners navigating daily challenges, with practical tips and emotional support. ?? Listen on Teepa Snow's Website?: https://teepasnow.com/services/talk-show/

Misunderstanding Dementia Straightforward advice for family caregivers, with tips on understanding behaviours and improving daily life. ?? Listen on Spotify?: https://open.spotify.com/show/1hEpyMrkWGZLlKvskmSQRN

My Life With Dementia Hosted by Jim Broadbent for Dementia UK, this moving series features personal stories from carers and those living with dementia. ?? Listen on Dementia UK?: https://www.dementiauk.org/information-and-support/resources/podcast/

Dementia Matters Hosted by Dr. Nathaniel Chin, this US-based podcast explores cutting-edge research and caregiving resources. ?? Listen on Wisconsin Alzheimer's Disease Research Center: https://www.adrc.wisc.edu/dementia-matters

Films

Alive Inside (2014) A powerful documentary showing how music can reawaken memories and emotions in those with dementia.  ?? Watch more about the film: https://www.mobility-plus.co.uk/blog/dementia/films-alzheimers/

The World Turned Upside Down (2020) A short film developed by the IDEAL research project, it offers thoughtful advice on how to better communicate with people living with dementia. ?? Watch via Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/blog/watch-world-turned-upside-down-film-about-dementia-and-communication

Keys Bags Names Words (2021) A hopeful and heartfelt documentary that follows stories of people living with dementia around the world.  ?? Watch via GBHI: https://www.gbhi.org/news-publications/glimpse-hope-new-documentary-explores-stories-aging-and-dementia

Dementia and Us (2021) A BBC Two documentary following the lives of four people living with dementia and the people who care for them. Moving, real and deeply human.  ?? Watch via Dementia UK: https://www.dementiauk.org/news/how-bbc-twos-latest-documentary-dementia-and-us-captured-the-realities-of-dementia/

The Long Goodbye: A Caregiver's Journey (2024) This short film portrays a devoted daughter's experience caring for her aging father with dementia, highlighting the challenges and emotional journey of caregiving.

?? Available for free on YouTube.:https://youtu.be/CjGNMHaMm_g

Dementia: A Month in the Life (2013) This BBC News documentary follows three individuals living with dementia in the UK, providing a personal perspective on their daily experiences.

?? Available for free on YouTube.: https://youtu.be/zJObR8TqBIM

For even more informative and beautifully produced content, the BBC’s Memories and Dementia collection includes podcasts, short films, and interactive experiences designed to help people understand dementia through lived experience and expert insight. ?? Explore the BBC Memories and Dementia Resources: https://canvas-story.bbcrewind.co.uk/memoriesanddementia/

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