UK Health Radio Podcast
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49: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 49
49: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 49
49: The 'D' Word with Pete Hill - Episode 49
Tuesday 5th December 2023
Join Pete Hill and Zander Kegg on The 'D' Word as they discuss dementia care, LGBTQ+ advocacy, and the need for inclusive support services.
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Get the buttons here!Caring for Dad: Zander Kegg's Journey Through Dementia and LGBTQ+ Advocacy
Episode Overview
- Zander's poignant account of recognizing his father's dementia symptoms and the emotional impact
- Challenges faced in obtaining post-diagnostic support and the variability of support services
- The profound impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on Zander's father's dementia care
- Insights into the intersection of dementia care and LGBTQ+ inclusivity, highlighting the need for culturally competent and inclusive support services
- Zander's initiatives in establishing the LGBTQ Caregiver Center and advocating for inclusive dementia care
I'm actually a trans man. So I started out my life as a girl and a young woman. You know, I'm still female sex, but I live in the world socially as a man. And so I started thinking about when my father's memory starts to fade and as an only child, is there going to come a time where my father starts saying, where's my daughter? Why isn't my daughter coming to visit? And I thought, how am I going to handle that? Like, do I do I tell the nursing home staff? Do I who do I talk to about this? So I spoke to some specialists, some people who are like caregiving experts and coaches. And I got some really sound, you caregiving experts and coaches, and I got some really sound, you know, advice and guidance in that area.
What happens when the worlds of dementia care and LGBTQ+ advocacy intersect? In this thought-provoking episode of The 'D' Word, host Pete Hill sits down with fellow UK Health Radio presenter Zander Kegg to discuss his deeply personal experience. Zander, a licensed clinical social worker, opens up about the emotional rollercoaster of caring for his father who has dementia. From the initial signs to the hurdles of getting post-diagnostic support, Zander shares it all.
The episode doesn't shy away from the added complexities brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic, making an already challenging situation even more difficult. But there's more to Zander's story. As a trans man, he brings a unique perspective to the table, highlighting the urgent need for culturally competent and inclusive support services for the LGBTQ+ community.
Whether you're a caregiver, part of the LGBTQ+ community, or simply interested in understanding more about dementia care, this episode offers a wealth of insights and heartfelt moments. It's a candid conversation that sheds light on both the struggles and the resilience required in such a demanding role.