Podcast

A penguin visited an Oakland Care home as the residents sat in a circle smiling at the tiny creature.

the care2share podcast

Moving a loved one into a care home is an extremely emotionally difficult decision for most people to make. There are also so many practical questions surrounding the process of choosing a care home, moving in and what life is like for residents living in an elderly care home.

This podcast aims to answer some of these questions and show you what life is like inside our care homes. Elderly care homes are often portrayed negatively, especially in the media. This podcast also aims to dispel these misconceptions and show you the positive and heart-warming side of elderly care for residents and those who work in our care homes.In each episode, guests will join us to cover a range of subjects surrounding elderly care.

Season 1

  • Episode 12

    Joanne Balmer (BEM) Shares Her Story

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  • Episode 11

    Your biggest supporter should be yourself as limitations only exist if you let them. Abbe Clarke shares her story

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  • Episode 10

    Therapist Samantha Goddard on Rapid Transformational Therapy

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  • Episode 9

    Aaron White on Sustainability

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  • Episode 8

    Strive for achievements, not credit. Marathon race recap with Harry Garston and Luke Martin

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  • Episode 7

    Things get better with time. Kirsty Farmer shares her story

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  • Episode 6

    Push the broken down car and others will help. Therapist and Millwall FC Director Peter Garston shares his story

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  • Episode 5

    Actor Tanya Franks on dementia prevention and wellbeing

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  • Episode 4

    Stay Positive. Meet Bashir Jamal

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  • Episode 3

    A balanced life is key. Theresa Doody shares her story

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  • Episode 2

    You’re never too old to start something new. World War 2 Solider John Port shares his story

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  • Episode 1

    Movement is medicine. Boxer & Actor Ricky Chaplin shares his story

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Season 2

  • Episode 8

    Resident Life at Hastings Court Care Home with Bruno

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  • Episode 7

    Cruise Ship to Care Home with Sam Allen

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  • Episode 6

    Yoga and Mindfulness with Terry Desmond

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  • Episode 5

    Singing for the Brain with Theresa Doody

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  • Episode 4

    A Career in Care with Jon Mason

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  • Episode 3

    End-of-life care, supporting those in their final days with Maryum Ahmad

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  • Episode 2

    A Care Home is not the End but the Start Of A New Chapter – Life inside Hastings Court Care Home

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  • Episode 1

    The importance of having a will for young and old: Wills, lasting power of attorney, probate, mental capacity and paying for a care home

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