Hold the Moment
Episodes
It takes a village - why no one can do it alone
15 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
When Kath who lives with dementia became confused inside a public toilet, her husband Bob knew something had to change. What started as one small fi...
Hold on to connection: How partner, parent and family relationships can change
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
So much changes when someone you love is diagnosed with dementia and often the most difficult adjustment can be coming to terms with how it affects yo...
Helpline: Reconnecting with a loved one as their dementia progresses
07 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It’s tough watching someone you love change, especially when it starts to shift the way you relate to each other. As a carer, your role evolves in w...
Helpline: How to avoid carer burnout
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for others often means putting your own needs on the back burner but you can’t give your best if you're running on empty. Self-care is crucia...
Carer fatigue: Looking after yourself while caring for others
30 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Vicki’s pain wasn’t going away and she couldn’t figure out why. She was healthy, ate well, exercised regularly...but the pain just wouldn’t le...
Helpline: Finding a balance between work and caring
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Managing paid work and caring for your loved one with dementia is a delicate juggling act, with many balls in the air at a time. While it’s tricky t...
Working it out: How to balance your job with caring responsibilities
23 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re caring for someone living with dementia, you know it can take just as much work as any formal job... but many carers need to continue paid...
Helpline: Advocating for your loved one’s care needs
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for someone with dementia means you’re constantly learning—how to navigate healthcare, manage family dynamics and balance work with caregiv...
From carer to mentor: The importance of sharing your knowledge
16 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Caring for someone living with dementia requires you to learn so much so quickly. From navigating a complex healthcare system, to managing family dyna...
Helpline: Strategies to help carers with grief and loss
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
People often think of grief as sadness felt when a loved one passes away. But grief can surface at many stages of caring for someone living with demen...
Hold on to joy: Managing grief as a carer
09 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Jenny started grieving well before her husband passed away. After Noel was diagnosed with dementia, Jenny knew their life together would never be ...
Helpline: Your guide to accessing dementia support services
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Navigating the healthcare system on behalf of someone living with dementia can be challenging, especially when the different systems you’re engaging...
Hold on to your sanity: Navigating the health care system as a carer
02 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nick’s in a pretty unique position as a carer. “I can’t fix the problem with my mum but as an engineer, I can problem-solve. I can advocate ...
Helpline: What every carer needs to know
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you're new to caring or have been supporting someone with dementia for a while, it’s not always clear where to turn to for help. Every carer...
The juggling act: Caring for a loved one with dementia
26 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rachel Corbett couldn’t afford to put her life on hold, even when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease. She was in her 20s, her caree...
Hold the Moment Season 2 - Spotlighting the people caring for a loved one with dementia
21 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
"As carers of people living with dementia, we all have a public face and a private face." When someone you love is diagnosed with dementia there’s a...
We’ve got news!
30 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Over the last few months, the Hold the Moment team has been hard at work... Your response to our first season was incredible, and luckily you won’t ...
Helpline: Tips for families supporting a loved one with dementia
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A dementia diagnosis has a ripple effect across families. So where can you turn for information and support? This bonus episode is packed with tips ...
Hold on to family – Families reflect on the impact of a loved one’s dementia diagnosis
23 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
When Millie Rogers first discovered her dad, Jim Rogers (co-host of Hold the Moment), had received a diagnosis of younger onset dementia, she felt lik...
Helpline: Tips for getting around with dementia
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you’re looking for new ways to get around town or travel further afield with a dementia diagnosis, this episode is full of tips and resources on ...
Hold on to travel - Navigating planes, trains and automobiles with dementia
16 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rogers was once ‘captain organised’ when planning overseas trips with his husband Tyler. But after his diagnosis of younger onset dementia, he...
Helpline: Tips for managing changes in sleep with a dementia diagnosis
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Getting a restful night’s sleep when you’re living with dementia can be an elusive task. This episode contains tips on managing your changing slee...
Hold on to sleep – Why dementia disrupts sleep and what to do about it
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ann, a former nurse, struggles to sleep because of the symptoms of her Lewy body dementia. Most nights, Ann experiences intense, multi-sensory halluci...
Helpline: Tips on staying connected and managing relationships after a dementia diagnosis
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Your close relationships enter new territory once you’ve been diagnosed with dementia. Roles change, people might pull away but, for the most part, ...
Hold on to relationships – Family, friendships and dating after a dementia diagnosis
02 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Anthony was by himself when he first learned he had dementia. He didn’t feel like he had a close-knit family or a group of friends to turn to for su...
Helpline: Tips for staying active with dementia
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’ve always been a marathon runner or just love getting out in your garden, staying active is an important way to manage symptoms of demen...
Hold on to exercise – Staying physically fit while living with dementia
26 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
If you take a long walk around Bealiba in regional Victoria, you might spot the occasional water bottle, perched under a tree. Those would be Heather’...
Helpline: Tips on “getting your affairs in order” when living with dementia
21 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Feeling overwhelmed at the prospect of writing or updating a will? Want to better understand things like power of attorney and enduring guardianship? ...
Future planning - Where to start with wills, guardianship, power of attorney with dementia
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
“I was diagnosed early, so I got what I call my ‘active dying plan’ out of the way. And now I’m on my ‘active living plan’ and my adventur...
Helpline: Tips on dealing with a dementia diagnosis
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
A dementia diagnosis can be a shock and it also can be a relief. If you’re looking for support, resources and guidance on what to do after you or ...
Where to from here – What to do after being diagnosed with dementia
19 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jim Rogers didn’t see it coming. “It was almost like an out-of-body experience,” he says. “It was as though time stood still.” Only a fe...
Introducing Hold the Moment, a podcast by people living with dementia
06 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
"You could’ve knocked me off my chair. It was like time stood still." Jim Rogers was blindsided by his diagnosis of younger onset Alzheimer’s dise...