How do you tell someone that you are worried about their memory? Plus, former England footballer Geoff Thomas on surviving Leukaemia.
Scott Mitchell was with his partner and wife, Dame Barbara Windsor, for 27 years. They went public with the news of her Alzheimer’s in 2018. Today, he’s the People’s Champion for the government-funded “Dame Barbara Windsor Dementia Mission,” and an Ambassador for Alzheimer’s Research UK. You’ll hear about his work and their life together, and their meeting with the then Prime Minister, Boris Johnson.
Scott shares some vital advice on the how to tell someone you’re concerned about their memory, and how to process and cope with a dementia diagnosis.
Plus, despite significant advances, many forms of leukaemia remain challenging to treat.
Geoff Thomas, the former footballer, captained Crystal Palace at the 1990 FA Cup final and earned nine caps for England. He was diagnosed with chronic myeloid leukaemia in 2003 and given just three months to live.
He’s since raised millions for charity and launched The Geoff Thomas Foundation. In 2005, he was awarded the BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year, Helen Rollason Award.
Also, this week, news about a university study into ageing and some thoughts on living a long, resilient, and healthy life.
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Blood cancer support https://www.cureleukaemia.co.uk/
Help and advice on dementia https://www.alzheimersresearchuk.org/
Actor and Television Presenter Matthew Kelly, plus Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebecca Wilcox
Assisted dying has never been legal in the UK, but that could be about to change. Several proposals have been presented over the years, but none have passed into law. I’ve been talking to Dame Esther Rantzen’s daughter, Rebeca Wilcox. And Dame Esther answers some questions that Rebeca asked her mum, on my behalf.
My celebrity guest this week was Mr Saturday Night for years, on Game for a Laugh, You Bet, and the iconic Stars in Their Eyes. On stage, he won the Laurence Olivier Award for Best Actor in 2004 as Lennie in Of Mice and Men, and he’s played leading roles in several major productions. He’s Matthew Kelly.
Also, this week, communication failures in the NHS when it comes to mislaid letters and joined-up thinking. Who’s in charge of the patient journey, and what needs to happen?
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Matthew Kelly in Filumena: https://www.kenwright.com/productions/filumena/
Esther Rantzen: https://estherrantzen.co.uk/
The Dignity in Dying campaign https://www.dignityindying.org.uk/
What effect do smartphones have on children’s lives, plus Rory Cellan-Jones on living with Parkinson’s disease
The effect smartphones have on children’s lives, plus Rory Cellan-Jones on living with Parkinson’s disease.
Also, this week, how do we get better at spotting and preventing sepsis? And a warning from the UK Health Security Agency about spotting the warning signs for meningitis.
My guests this week include Charlotte Armitage, a psychologist and psychotherapist with over 20 years of experience. Her forthcoming book, “Generation Zombie,” explores the impact of excessive screen time on children’s development.
Plus, Rory Cellan-Jones OBE, who was the BBC’s technology correspondent until 2021. Two years earlier, he announced via Twitter that he had been diagnosed with early Parkinson’s disease. We discuss his life since retiring, and how he’s coping with the disease.
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Charlotte Armitage: https://charlottearmitage.co.uk/
Rory Cellan-Jones: https://rorycellanjones.substack.com/