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129: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 129
129: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 129
129: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 129
Friday 18th July 2025
Explore cognitive stimulation therapy with Pete Hill and Davika Wood, uncovering its potential to transform dementia care.
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Episode Overview
- Cognitive stimulation therapy is a non-drug intervention for dementia.
- CST improves communication, mood, and social interaction.
- Isla platform digitises CST manuals for easy access.
- Care workers play a crucial role in delivering CST effectively.
- Awareness and resource allocation are key challenges in mainstreaming CST.
"For me, someone saying I remember that has dementia is literally a golden ticket."
Dive into the fascinating world of dementia care with Pete Hill as he welcomes Davika Wood from BrainPlus to discuss cognitive stimulation therapy (CST). This episode of The D Word podcast unravels the mysteries of CST, a non-drug intervention for dementia, which is backed by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Davika passionately shares her mission to elevate the awareness and accessibility of CST through the innovative platform, Isla.
You'll hear about how Isla is transforming dementia care by digitising CST manuals and offering a vast array of clinically validated activities. The duo explores the hurdles faced in mainstreaming CST, such as limited resources in the NHS and the societal bias towards drug therapies. Davika's insights reveal how CST can dramatically improve communication, mood, and social interaction for those living with dementia, without any side effects.
She also highlights the role of care workers in delivering CST and how Isla is empowering them to make a difference in care homes across the UK. Through anecdotes and engaging dialogue, Pete and Davika illustrate the magic moments that CST can bring to individuals with dementia, sparking memories and joy.
If you're curious about alternative therapies for dementia or seeking ways to support loved ones affected by this condition, this episode offers a refreshing perspective on dementia care that's worth exploring.