Doctor DILF: Episode 1.3: Dementia & Caring Show Notes

Episode Summary

Are you an older gay or bisexual man caring for their husband or partner who has dementia? Perhaps you or your partner are showing the early signs of dementia, so how do you prepare for the future? What are the challenges you might face as a carer of a loved one with dementia? What is the experience of LGBTQ+ people in care home? What does the law say? What is the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group? Who is out there to lend a helping hand? And what does it feel like to receive a reward from Rylan Clark and Rob Rinder?

Subjects Covered

Mike and Tom’s story, Tom’s dementia, hate crimes, healthcare practitioner assumptions, the assumptions of the general public, navigating the health and social care system, getting your paperwork sorted ahead of time, power of attorney, consent, getting married, the LGBTQ+ residents of care homes, LGBTQ+ care home staff, current politics threatening social and cultural change, the work of the LGBTQ+ Dementia Advisory Group, and receiving an Attitude Award.