Episode 38: Empathy and Dementia with Lisa Twigg

The Professional Empathy Podcast with Leanne Butterworth

In this episode of The Professional Empathy Podcast, Leanne interviews social worker Lisa Twigg about empathy and dementia. Lisa shares insights from her personal experience caring for her father, who had dementia, and discusses her book 'Eighty Years Without Dementia', which reflects on the lessons learned from this journey. They explore the broader definition of dementia, emphasising that it encompasses various diseases like Alzheimer's and impacts more than just memory. Lisa highlights the crucial role of empathy, inclusion, and kindness in caring for those with dementia, emphasising the need to maintain the personhood of the person with dementia. She also stresses the importance of caregivers seeking support and maintaining their own well-being to prevent burnout. Through her storytelling, Lisa aims to dispel stigma and fear and educate others about dementia. This is a beautiful conversation dedicated to the memory of Bob Twigg.
Learn more about Lisa's work at :
https://www.facebook.com/EightyYearsWithoutDementia

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