From previous episodes you have learned that dementia is not a disease but is a brain disorder caused by disease. Dementia is not a normal part of ageing and it’s the result from damage to nerve cells and their connections. But what is the underpinning pathology of disease that's causing the dementia condition doing to the brain. In this episode you will have a brief introduction into the brain and how the brain is physically changed due to the disease that's causing the dementia.

Finaly think about this. While you have been reading this you have been breathing, your heart has been pumping, your eyelids have opened and closed, your kidneys, liver and stomach have been doing their thing, all without you thinking about it. Your brain is responsible for this. Interesting isn’t.

Please listen to this episode to discover more.

About me

My name is Tim England and I’m the host and creator of the podcasts Dementia Demystified. I’m also a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia and I have been active in this area for over 14 years.

As a freelance dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia I advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. With a Masters of Dementia, I’m a Dementia Specialist, Family Advocate, Educator, Columnist, Public Speaker, and an Advanced Care Planner. My family has also been touched by dementia.

I hosted hundreds of free public dementia education events to raise the awareness of dementia. I’ve been featured in the Australian Journal of Dementia Care and was awarded the ‘Paul Harris Medal’ from Rotary International for Community Service.

My style is relaxed and use simple non-complicated terms and language to effectively inform and advise so that correct choices are made, and I’m committed to finding, and sharing, bold and innovative new ideas in dementia care.

Finally, I’m featured in the international award-winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, been interviewed numerous times by community and commercial radio and international Youtubers such as the award winning All Home Care Matters, and I’ve spoken at National Dementia Conferences.

So, if you a looking for someone who can share information about dementias pathology, the impact of dementia on society, and what can be done to help, then you’ve come to the right place.

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