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EPISODE · Feb 22, 2026 · 20 MIN

How To Care For Someone With Dementia: Begin Again Moments

from Begin Again with Davina McCall · host Begin Again

What does it really feel like to lose someone… while they’re still here? In this powerful Begin Again Moments, Jamie Theakston opens up about his father’s dementia, the quiet grief, the role reversal, and the heartbreak of watching a parent slowly change. He speaks candidly about the anxiety of caring for someone who wants to stay independent, and the complicated emotions that come with loving someone who is still physically present but gradually slipping away . Then psychologist Kimberley Wilson explains the science behind dementia and Alzheimer’s, including why women are at higher risk, the worrying rise in young-onset diagnoses, and the surprising lifestyle factors that could prevent up to 45% of cases. From hearing loss and social isolation to brain stimulation and stress, she shares what we can actually do to protect our brain health. This short episode features powerful clips from their full conversations, both available to watch or listen to now. If you’re caring for a parent, worried about your own risk, or navigating the complicated emotions of dementia, this conversation is for you. Watch the full episodes with Jamie Theakston and Kimberley Wilson now. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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