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Dementia Demystified by Tim England.

Dementia Champion (M.Dem)

Begin your journey to De-mystify and De-stigmatise dementia in your community and become a fellow advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well.Dementia Demystified is hosted and created by Tim England who is a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia. Being a dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia Tim advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well.Dementia is an insidious condition and

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8:24

Why doctors may not discuss dementia with Clients.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/12/21

Early discussion and diagnosis can help individuals and their families plan, access support, and make informed decisions both medical and non-medical. However, it's not uncommon for doctors to hesitate or avoid discussing dementia with their clients. Understanding the reasons behind this reluctance and exploring ways to overcome these barriers can lead to better outcomes for people with dementia and their families. So today we are going to briefly discuss a number of these reasons why this oc...

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8:50

The Role of Exercise Physiologists in Dementia Care.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/12/07

While dementia is primarily neurological, evidence increasingly shows that physical activity can play a pivotal role in managing symptoms and improving quality of life for your loved one with dementia. This is where exercise physiologists come into the picture, bridging the gap between physical health and cognitive well-being. They specialise in designing and implementing exercise programs tailored to individual needs, particularly for those with chronic conditions or physical limitations. Bu...

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7:36

The Role of Speech Therapy in Dementia Care.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/11/30

Speech Therapy and Speech Therapists, or Speech Pathologists as they are sometimes known as, enhance communication and Quality of Life of your loved one with dementia. Speech Therapists play a vital function in supporting your loved one with dementia. The primary aim of speech therapy is not to reverse the condition—as you know dementia is a progressive condition and dementia cannot be reversed - but speech therapy can help your loved one with dementia to maintain their current abilities for ...

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8:28

The Role of Physiotherapy in Dementia Care.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/11/23

Continuing our discussions of the role of Ologists and specialists in Dementia Care, let’s look at physiotherapy and physiotherapists. Physiotherapy is a healthcare discipline that focuses on enhancing physical function and mobility through exercise, manual therapy, and education. For your loved one with dementia, physical therapy is not merely about rehabilitation—it is about promoting their independence, reducing the risk of injury, and improving their overall quality of life. L...

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7:28

Occupational Therapists and their role in dementia Care.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/11/16

Occupational therapists, or OT’s as they are known are a group of expert "ologists" and specialises that play a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care and support for your loved one with dementia. But what are Occupational therapists. Listen to what these professionals are, and how they can help you and your loved one with dementia. About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on de...

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9:09

The Role of Ologists in Dementia Care.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/11/09

Dementia is a complex condition that impairs a person’s memory, their cognition, and their daily functioning. To help address these many challenges, the expertise of "ologists" plays a vital role in ensuring comprehensive care and support for your loved one with dementia. But what are Ologists.?? Today you will discover who and what Ologists are, and how they can help you and your loved one with dementia. About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts...

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5:23

Understanding Lewy Body Dementia’s

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/11/02

Today this is a quick review to understand what are Lewy Body Dementia’s. In Australia a lesser-known form dementia is called Lewy Body Dementia’s. Lewy Body Dementia’s is the 4th most common form of dementia in Australia. Lewy Body Dementia’s are very common dementia’s, however very few people have heard about it. Lewy Body Dementia’s is an umbrella term for a spectrum of dementias. The illnesses caused by this disease are called, Dementia with Lewy Bodies, or Parkinson disease dementi...

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6:33

Understanding Frontotemporal Dementias.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/10/26

Today this is a quick review to understand what Frontotemporal Dementias are .In Australia a lesser-known form of dementia is called Frontotemporal Dementia’s. Frontotemporal Dementia’s is the 3rd most common form of dementia in Australia and Frontotemporal Dementia’s is responsible for about 10% of all dementia cases, but that percentage can vary greatly from region to region. The cause of Frontotemporal Dementia is not fully understood, but several factors have been identified. These includ...

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5:28

Understanding Vascular Dementia.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/10/19

Today this is a quick review to understand what is Vascular Dementia. Vascular Dementia is very different to Alzheimer's disease. Vascular Dementia is the 2nd most common form of dementia in Australia and Vascular dementia is responsible for between 10 – 20% of all dementia cases, but that percentage can vary greatly from region to region. Vascular dementia, as the name suggests, involves the vascular system or the blood flow system in your body. Part of the human vascular system includes blo...

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6:10

Understanding Alzheimer's disease.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/10/12

Today this is a quick review to understand what is Alzheimer's disease. The most common cause of dementia is Alzheimer's disease and Alzheimer's Disease is responsible for between 60 – 70% of all dementia cases, but that percentage can vary greatly from region to region. For reasons that we don't fully understand Alzheimer's disease tends to impact an area of the brain called the hippocampus. The hippocampus is involved with short-term memory, and it's located on either side the brain n...

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9:21

What are some barriers to Therapy in Dementia Care.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/10/05

It is well understood from research that therapies, such as Occupational Therapy, music and physical therapy, is a critical component of dementia care. Targeted therapy can improve the quality of life for your loved one with dementia and help manage dementia symptoms. However, there are numerous barriers that hinder the access and effectiveness of such vital therapies. These challenges range from societal stigma, a lack of awareness within the medical and non-medical community, to syste...

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6:35

5 Reasons Why Early Dementia Diagnosis Is Crucial.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/09/28

Dementia is a topic that most people wish to avoid. Dementia is one of the most deeply feared medical diagnoses in modern society. This fear is not unfounded: dementia undermines the very essence of what it means to be you, eroding one’s memory, reasoning, language, and the capacity for independent living. However, an early dementia diagnosis comes with a multitude of benefits, from accessing treatments and support, to planning with confidence. It allows you or your loved one with demen...

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8:39

Are you and your Community Prepared for Dementia???

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/09/21

This question is not whether preparation is possible, but rather are you and your community willing to take the steps necessary to achieve it. In this episode we are going to discuss is just that. What is needed to be prepared for dementia in the community. About me My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years....

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7:53

Understanding Mixed Dementia.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/07/27

There are four main diseases that cause dementia. These are Alzheimer’s Disease, Vascular Dementia, Lewy Body Dementias and Frontotemporal Dementias, and each of these diseases are associated with hallmark symptoms and characteristics. What is not common knowledge is that your loved one with dementia may have more than one form of dementia. If this is the case we refer this as being Mixed Dementia. Identifying mixed dementia in your loved one with dementia can be particularly chal...

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8:04

What is the Severe Behaviour Response Team.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/07/20

Australia operates a unique emergency and hands-on tactical team to support those living with dementia if their individual Behavioural and Psychological Symptoms of Dementia, or BPSD, becomes acute and critical and they are at risk of harm and that of others around them. This team is called Severe Behaviour Response Teams. This service has been operating in Australia for about a decade, but you have probably never heard of them, know what they do, or how to access their service. W...

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8:34

Possible treatment and management of BPSD. What are...

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/07/13

The management of BPSD often involves a combination of interventions including both non-pharmacological and pharmacological, and non-pharmacological is always the priority and must be used first. There is a significant list of non-pharmacological interventions. There is a place for pharmacological approaches, but these must be a last resort once all other interventions have failed, that they have been documented and that the person who will receive this invention has given their consent, or i...

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8:18

Triggers and drivers of Behavioural and Psychological...

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/07/06

Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia or BPSD, is a way of describing a broad range of non-cognitive symptoms that your loved one with dementia can display. In the previous episode we briefly discuss what BPSD is. In this episode we will expand on the previous episode and review some of the triggers of BPSD, and in the next episode you will discover some possible treatments and management of BPSD to best support a person with dementia. I recommend that you listen to part 1 ...

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8:51

What are Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of...

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/06/29

Behavioural and Psychological symptoms of Dementia or BPSD, is a way of describing a broad range of non-cognitive symptoms that your loved one with dementia can display. BPSD falls into 5 broad areas, such as Cognitive, Motor, Verbal, Emotional, and Vegetative, and according to research your loved one with dementia will experience several BPSD as their dementia progresses. Signs of BPSD will vary greatly in both type and severity and can vary greatly on a day-by-day basis. However...

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7:59

Loss of Appetite in Dementia.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/06/22

Your loved one with dementia may lose their appetite for food. This is significant because poor food intake can create nutritional issues, weight loss and a decline in overall health. There can be many reasons why there is a reduced desire to eat, which could include cognitive impairment or other underlying factors, such as pain or fatigue. In this episode we will look at how dementia can affect appetite and discuss strategies to encourage your loved one with dementia to eat and w...

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10:06

Dementia and Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy. Part 3.

Dementia Demystified by Tim England. ·

2025/06/15

I’ve made this bold statement in a previous episode about CTE and asbestosis. It could be argued that CTE is the asbestosis of the 21st century, and the potential impacts within Australia for current and future professional, amateur and grassroots sporting and recreational activities is unknown. In this episode we will discuss the next steps and the impact of CTE on Australian society Concussion and traumatic brain injury in contact sports and their links to dementia have again been in ...

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