Greensleeves Care On Air

by Greensleeves Care

When it comes to dementia, Admiral Nurse Steve Mason knows everything there is to know. Greensleeves Care is sharing Steve's expertise to raise awareness and increase understanding of dementia, particularly for people who's loved ones might be living with it. Senior Family Liaison Manager, Andy Wilson, interviews Steve in this series about the frequently asked questions from families whose loved ones have been diagnosed with  ...   ...  Read more
Health & Fitness

Podcast episodes

  • Season 1

  • Visiting family in a care home after lockdown.

    Visiting family in a care home after lockdown.

    S01 E08
    02:08

    The long periods of restrictions on care homes mean that many families have been unable to visit their l0ved ones. Re-instating those visits can be difficult, especially if your loved one is living with dementia. Steve Mason discusses how to smooth over this transitional period.

  • How to settle in comfortably to a care home.

    How to settle in comfortably to a care home.

    S01 E07
    03:16

    Moving into a care home is a huge transition, but Steve Mason discusses some ways for you or your loved one to easily feel comfortable.

  • What is Vascular Dementia?

    What is Vascular Dementia?

    S01 E06
    01:09

    Steve Mason discusses the second most common cause of dementia (after Alzheimer's Disease), Vascular Dementia.

  • How close are we to curing dementia?

    How close are we to curing dementia?

    S01 E05
    01:39

    There is no cure for dementia as it stands, however, Steve Mason explains why this is the case, and discusses scientific progress so far.

  • Next steps after a dementia diagnosis...

    Next steps after a dementia diagnosis...

    S01 E04
    01:02

    Although a formal diagnosis of dementia can feel as though it has provided some long-sought answers. However, there are several things to consider following this. Steve Mason talks us through the practicalities involved.