Ep.13 Voices in the ether

When you set out on an investigation you usually start with a hypothesis- an idea that you will test and challenge as you go. But not Paul Myles… Working for On Our Radar, Paul set out to tell the story of dementia in the UK. Hours spent on trains, workshops around the country and 3D printed phones brought him to Agnes, Melvyn and dozens of others. Together they give a never-before-seen insight into life with the condition. Read all about it: https://dementiadiaries.org/ https://www.buzzfeed.com/lukelewis/inspiring-tales-coping-with-dementia?utm_term=.raENZvdoA#.yoaMagBGd https://www.theguardian.com/society/video/2017/jan/30/dementia-diaries-its-like-trying-to-go-through-a-brick-wall-video http://www.telegraph.co.uk/science/2016/05/15/dealing-with-dementia-those-living-with-condition-outline-dos-an/ Hosted and produced: Maeve McClenaghan Music: Dice Muse and Lee Rosevere

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