Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia

About Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia

Welcome to the Help for Dementia podcast, hosted by Carrie Candy. Here, we dive into the realities of dementia, exploring its challenges, breakthroughs, and the vital importance of connection. Whether you’re living with dementia, are a care partner, working as a healthcare professional, or simply seeking a deeper understanding, you will find expert advice, inspiring stories, and practical tips that can make a real difference. Help for Dementia is brought to you by the Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories—because understanding is the first step toward hope.

Publisher

Alzheimer Society of Alberta and Northwest Territories

Category

health & fitness

Language

en

Explicit

No

First episode

28 Sept 2023

Latest episode

25 Jul 2025

Latest episodes

29 episodes in the feed.

1. 

   25 Jul 2025

   Life with Dementia, In Their Own Words: From Daily Struggles to Small Joys

   Dementia advocates Wayne, Yukola, and Chris share their personal experiences, revealing daily struggles and sources of joy to foster understanding and highlight the importance of support.

2. 

   8 Jul 2025

   Replay: How Genes and Daily Choices Shape Dementia Risk with Dr. Robert Sutherland

   Neuroscientist Dr. Robert Sutherland discusses the multifaceted causes of dementia, the roles of amyloid and tau proteins, and the importance of lifestyle choices in shaping dementia risk in this interview.

3. 

   24 Jun 2025

   Caring for My Mom: Erin Chalmers' Story

   News anchor Erin Chalmers discusses her experiences supporting her mother through dementia, highlighting the emotional challenges and the importance of maintaining connection, in this interview.

Who has been a guest on Cognitive Connections: Conversations on Dementia

Names identified in recent episode analyses. Showing up to five guests.

• Wayne
• Yukola
• Chris
• Dr Robert Sutherland
• Erin Chalmers

Reach and audience

Public platform figures. Ratings count people who left a rating, not total listeners.

Apple Podcasts (US)

5.0 / 5

1 ratings

Spotify

5.0 / 5

6 ratings

Podcast Authority Score: 21 / 100

A composite of feed quality, social presence, YouTube performance and engagement. Read the methodology.

Quality

15

Social presence

0

YouTube

0

Engagement

68