UK Health Radio Podcast
UK Health Radio Podcast
119: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 119
119: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 119
119: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 119
Friday 9th May 2025
Explore dementia care with expert Nicole Bash as she discusses community support, policy challenges, and the balance between medical and social care.
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Episode Overview
- Community-focused support is vital for dementia patients to stay at home longer.
- Cuts to Medicaid and SNAP can significantly impact dementia care services.
- Balancing medical and social care is crucial for improving quality of life.
- Empathy should be at the core of systems caring for vulnerable individuals.
- Volunteerism and local community engagement are key in supporting dementia care.
We can't take away someone's dementia, but can we still bring them joy?
In this episode of the UK Health Radio Podcast, Pete Hill dives into the world of dementia with Nicole Bash, an ageing and dementia expert from the United States. Nicole shares her journey into the field, revealing how she stumbled upon her career in dementia care right out of college. The conversation explores the complex landscape of dementia services, highlighting the importance of community-focused support to help individuals stay at home longer and maintain a better quality of life.
Nicole discusses the challenges faced by dementia care services due to political decisions affecting Medicaid and SNAP benefits in the US, emphasising how these cuts can undermine essential support systems. Nicole's passion for bridging gaps between academia, NGOs, and policy sectors shines through as she advocates for a more collaborative approach to dementia care. The episode touches on the stigma surrounding dementia and the need for a balance between medical and social care.
Nicole argues for a system that prioritises empathy and care for the most vulnerable, suggesting that if we get it right for them, everyone benefits. The discussion is both eye-opening and heartfelt, providing valuable insights into how dementia services can be improved through local community engagement and volunteerism. Nicole's candidness about the frustrations within the system and her hopes for change make this episode a must-listen for anyone interested in dementia care or affected by it.
So, if you're curious about how dementia impacts lives globally and what can be done to support those living with it, tune in to hear Nicole Bash's enlightening perspectives.