The Power of Intentions and Brain Health | Fighting Dementia Episode 22

Welcome to this episode of the Fighting Dementia Podcast where hosts Leon, Fran, and Tom discuss their intentions for 2026 in the context of living with dementia. They stress the importance of focusing on intentions rather than goals for a kinder approach to managing expectations. The conversation touches on brain health, early detection, and the importance of public awareness and support for dementia. Fran and Tom share their own journeys and challenges while advocating for better resources and support networks. The team also shares exciting plans for their care home management software and a new app aimed at helping people with dementia live better lives. They wrap up with a call to action, encouraging listeners to like, subscribe, and share the podcast to help spread awareness.

Resources & Further Reading:

Meditation & Dementia Research:https://news.med.miami.edu/worried-ab... https://www.psychologytoday.com/gb/bl...

SURF (Service Users Reference Forum): https://surfdementia.org/

Alzheimer’s Society: https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/

Carers UK: https://www.carersuk.org/

Reddit Dementia Communities:   / dementia  

Powers of Attorney Info (UK): https://www.gov.uk/power-of-attorney

Chapters:
00:00 Welcome to the Fighting Dementia Podcast
00:07 Meet the Hosts: Personal Stories
00:52 Understanding Dementia: Intentions vs. Goals
01:05 Brain Health and Dementia Prevention
02:44 Living Well with Dementia
04:13 Challenges and Advocacy
07:09 Future Plans and Innovations
14:03 Raising Awareness and Fighting Stigma
17:57 Final Thoughts