Dementia Caregiver’s Corner
The journey of caring for a loved one with dementia can be deeply challenging. Juliah Ratladi, an MSc Dementia Care Specialist and experienced dementia care professional, is uniquely positioned to share her observations, experiences, knowledge, and insights on various aspects of dementia care. Together with other dementia experts and caregivers, she raises awareness, offers encouragement, and provides hope. Through meaningful discussions, they shed light on key dementia-related issues, helping to educate and support those affected by the condition. Dementia care: How deep is your love?
Episodes
Episode Title: Can Documentation Help Us Practice Anticipatory Grief in Dementia Caregiving?
In this heartfelt episode of the Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, Juliah sits down with oral historian Dr. Rachel F. Seidman to explore anticipatory grief in dementia caregiving and the healing power of documentation.
Together, they dis...
Episode Title: Calming Dementia Behaviours Without Medication: Guided Meditation with Katie Fournier
Repost: In this episode of Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, we explore how to manage dementia-related behaviours without medication using guided meditation, mindfulness, and holistic dementia care approaches.
I’m joined by Katie Fournier (LPN, CDP) from Ember Holistic Care (USA) as we continue our discussion on non-pharmacol...
Episode Title: Dementia Care in Ethnically Diverse Communities: What Are We Missing? | Dr. Hannah Hussain
Repost: In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Hannah Hussain, an economist at the Office of Health Economics, with a background in pharmacy and a PhD from the University of Sheffield.
We explore the barriers to dementia care in ethnically diverse communities, including delayed diagnosis, cultural expectations around family caregi...
Episode Title: Seeing the Person Beyond Dementia: Empathy, Dignity, and Connection with Angel Hayes
In this deeply insightful episode of the Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, Juliah is joined by Angel Hayes, a Namibian-born, Austria-based dementia trainer, Validation Therapy practitioner, and certified social care worker with over 13 years of experience.
Together, they explore how culture, empathy, and human connection shape...
Episode Title: When My Father “Woke Up” From His Dementia — A Conversation with Dan Cohen
In this episode of Dementia Caregiver’s Corner, host Juliah speaks with Dan Cohen, entrepreneur, author of The Awakenings in Real Life, and host of the Awakenings In Real Life Podcast.
Dan shares the deeply personal story of caring for his father through dementia and the extraordinary moment when his father experienced what Dan describes a...
Can Alzheimer’s Be Mistaken for Witchcraft in Africa? Berrie Holtzhausen’s Lived Experience
Repost: In today’s episode, we are thrilled to welcome back Berrie Holtzhausen from Namibia, Africa. Berrie is the Founder and CEO of Alzheimer Dementia Namibia (ADN) and the visionary behind the Dementia Care Farm, a place of safety for people living with dementia, especially those wrongly accused of witchcraft.
Berrie was diagnosed wit...
Episode Title: Painting Through Alzheimer’s: The Art That Held a Mother–Daughter Bond Together
When we get Alzheimer’s, walk away.” Those were the words Marilyn Raichle’s mother once shared with her, long before both of Marilyn’s parents were diagnosed.
In this moving episode, Marilyn shares how introducing her mother to painting transformed their Alzheimer’s journey from fear and resistance to creativity, connection, and joy. ...
Take Charge of Your Brain Health: Reducing Alzheimer’s Risk with Dr. Teryn Clarke (USA)
Repost: Join us for an enlightening conversation with Dr. Teryn Clarke, a leading expert in preventive medicine and healthy aging, as we explore the power of lifestyle changes to improve long-term health outcomes. In this episode, we dive into the science-backed strategies that can help you live a longer, healthier life—starting today.
Dr. Cla...
Episode Title: Dementia Caregiving: The One Question That Helped a Mother and Daughter Reconnect with Glenna Hecht
What if one simple question could bring laughter, connection, and joy back into life with dementia?
In this episode of Dementia Caregiver’s Corner, Juliah speaks with Glenna Hecht, two-time author, speaker, and advocate about the powerful game she created with her mother, “How Old Are You Today?” What began as a wa...
Repost: The Caregiver Marathon You Never Signed Up For – and How to Survive It This Holiday Season with Dr. Wolfgang Spangernberger:
The holidays are often described as a time of joy, togetherness, and rest—but for caregivers, they can feel like yet another exhausting stretch in an already relentless journey.
In this episode of Dementia Caregivers Corner Podcast, Juliah is joined by Dr. Wolfgang Spangernberger, author of The U...
It’s a wrap for 2025.
I would like to express my heartfelt appreciation to all the guests who graced the Dementia Caregivers Corner Podcast in 2025. We can’t wait to see what 2026 has in store for us.
Dementia Care. How Deep is Your Love?
- Honouring Jennifer Josey (1944-2024): A Journey Through Mixed Dementia with her daughter, Shellie Josey, UK
- Take Charge of your Brain Health and Keep it far Away fr...
The Caregiver Marathon You Never Signed Up For – and How to Survive It This Holiday Season with Dr. Wolfgang Spangernberger
The holidays are often described as a time of joy, togetherness, and rest—but for caregivers, they can feel like yet another exhausting stretch in an already relentless journey.
In this episode of Dementia Caregivers Corner Podcast, Juliah is joined by Dr. Wolfgang Spangernberger, author of The Unexpected ...
Episode Title: I Can’t Smell My Coffee or Taste My Food Anymore: What’s Dementia Got to Do with It?
Episode Summary: In this episode of the Dementia Caregiver’s Corner Podcast, we explore a lesser-known but deeply important aspect of dementia: olfactory impairment also known as the loss of smell.
My guest, Duncan Boak, co-founder and CEO of SmellTaste, the UK’s leading charity for people affected by smell and taste disorders, sh...
Episode Title: Early Signs of Dementia, Family Challenges, and Preparing for Memory Care with Shari Ross
Episode Summary: Making decisions about senior living and memory care is one of the toughest challenges families face when supporting a loved one with dementia. In this episode, I’m joined by Shari Ross, author of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™ and founder of the brand of the same name. Shari has guided countless families th...
Episode Title: Having Compassion And Understanding for Those Living With Dementia -
Nduduzo, South Africa
Repost. An enlightening and touching episode this week as your Host Juliah Ratladi talked down with Nduduzo, from Kwazulu-Natal in South Africa.
Nduduzo discovered his Grandmother was unwell when he came home for his mother’s funeral and soon discovered that she was living with dementia. He decided to do something really sp...
Episode Summary:
Most families don’t fully understand dementia until it affects their own loved ones. For award-winning documentary filmmaker Kimberley Littlemore, that moment came when both her parents were diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. Realising how little she knew about dementia—and how few films captured the lived experience—she turned the cameras on her parents’ journey, creating a powerful series that blends personal st...
In this episode of Dementia Caregivers Corner, we’re joined by Dr. Éthelle Lord, a leading expert in dementia care, Master Dementia Coach, and creator of the Transactional Dementia Intelligence (TDI) model. We explore the critical challenges in long-term care, including staff-to-resident ratios and communication gaps between families and care providers, and discuss how these impact both residents and caregivers. Dr. Lord also expla...
Repost: In this inspirational episode Juliah sat down with Andrias Mungundu, an newly registered nurse and an advocate for dementia rights and education in Namibia.
Since his mother’s experiences with dementia Andrias has worked with organisations and government to overcome the stigma of dementia in African communities where people are often accused of witchcraft.
His mother’s experiences with lack of understanding and treatmen...
Episode Summary:
In this episode of Dementia Caregiver’s Corner, Donna, daughter of dementia activist Agnes Houston, shares her experience supporting her mother through early-onset Alzheimer’s. She reflects on the early signs, challenges, and the emotional journey of caregiving, offering insights into maintaining family bonds and navigating gaps in support systems.
3 Key Points:
Recognizing early signs matters: Identifying be...
Episode Summary
In this episode of Dementia Caregivers’ Corner Podcast, we explore the often-overlooked sensory and perceptual challenges faced by people living with dementia. Our guest, Agnes Houston MBE, diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s in 2006, shares her lived experience and international research through her Churchill Fellowship and her books Talking Sense and A New Approach to Dementia. Agnes opens up about how sensory ...
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