It's Dementia Action Week 21st - 27th September. Heckle chats to Dementia Australia Advocates Lil, Anthony, Bill talk about why it's important to talk about Dementia. Stay online to hear from Allsion and Anushree who are also Dementia Advocates.

Heckle discusses the joy of dance and music for people with dementia with Andrea from Dancenorth Townsville.

In this episode, Heckle talks with Jenny about her experience as a full-time carer for her husband living with dementia, and the challenges, realities and personal impact of caring for someone with the condition.

Primary progressive aphasia (svPPA) also known as semantic variant is a rare brain disorder. It causes people to slowly lose the meaning of words, names or objects, and identities of familiar things or people.

The Key Symptoms are trouble with words, forgetting specific names and using general words instead (like saying "animal" instead of "dog"). Loss of meaning, forgetting what common items do, recognition issues, struggling to recognise familiar faces, voices or objects. Those with Semantic Dementic can develop behaviour changes for example developing strict routines, food preferences, or rigid habits.

Natalie talks about her living experience with Semantic Dementia.

Heckle talks to support co ordinator Kelly from Wellnest Solutions about the ins and outs of her role in the industry.

Heckle chats to Felicity about her personal experiences with her father Ron and his vulnerabilities around having dementia.

Both of these lovely ladies have given up their time and energy to help people with dementia.

Heckle and friends Vicki and Heather explore the benefits of music and social interaction for brain health.