I Didn’t Sign Up For This

Episode 6 : Jill Quinn - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

We chat to Jill Quinn MBE, CEO of Dementia Forward, about how the charity started, the challenges faced, the supportive community which Dementia Forward has created and how carers can get help and advice to navigate living with people who have young onset dementia.

Episode 4 : Identity - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

Identity is so important to all of us and young onset dementia chisels away at one's identity, leading to changes in many ways.

Episode 3 : Appropriate - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

We need age and stage appropriate care. We chat about what's on offer and talk through appropriate care activities which our partners would love!

Episode 2 : Behaviour - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

How behaviours can change in people living with young onset dementia and how we need to be flexible and make changes ourselves.

Episode 1 : How It Started - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

Jo and Emma discuss their motivation to create the podcast and share their experiences of how difficult and how long it can take to get a diagnosis of young onset dementia. The clock is ticking, time is precious and valuable, and could be used more wisely.

Episode 0 : Preview - I Didn’t Sign Up For This

A carers’ and friends’ guide to living with young onset dementia.