Still Me - Life with Dementia

Host: Alzheimers Otago
Categories: Disability and Health
Languages: English

Otago Access Radio
Produced By: OAR FM Dunedin
Programme Website

Still Me - Life with Dementia, brought to you by Alzheimers Otago. Join your host Antoinette McLean for helpful advice, information and strategies for coping well on the dementia journey. Learn about warning signs and risk factors, and gain insights into supporting someone with dementia.

All Episodes

10 - What is a dementia inclusive environment? What does a dementia friendly home look like and what are some practical ways to make positive changes.

Published: 23/11/2025 8:00 p.m.

Episode 10 - What is a dementia inclusive environment? What does a dementia friendly home look like and what are some practical ways to make positive changes - Creating dementia-inclusive environments is key to reducing stigma and helping people with dementia live fulfilling lives. These environments allow individuals to continue participating in society and enjoy a good quality of life, even as their condition progresses. delve deeper into dementia inclusive environments – what is this and why is it important? And provide some practical tips for dementia-friendly home This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

09 - Prof Yoram Barak - Understanding Behavious and Medications

Published: 16/11/2025 12:22 p.m.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

08 - Needs Assessment Care Coordination Services (NACCS)

Published: 09/11/2025 8:00 p.m.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

07 - Dementia Inclusive Environments

Published: 02/11/2025 8:00 p.m.

This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.

06 - Why do you think society struggles to talk openly and compassionately about dementia?

Published: 26/10/2025 8:00 p.m.

Yeah, it’s a tough topic—but it’s one we need to unpack. Because when someone gets diagnosed with dementia, it’s not just their brain that changes; the way people treat them can change too. But it doesn’t have to be that way. What if we started seeing the person, not just the condition? What if our communities were truly welcoming—for everyone? In today’s episode, we’ll break down the stigma, and talk about how we can all help make our spaces more inclusive and dementia friendly. This show was broadcast on OAR 105.4FM Dunedin - oar.org.nz and made thanks to the support of NZ on Air.