大象传媒

A creative drama/documentary which explores the lives of those affected by dementia - from close family members, to the various offers of support to help increase quality of life.

Our presenters are Harry and his grandmother Ruth, who is living with dementia. Together, Harry and Ruth investigate what dementia is, and some of the problems it creates for carers and family members. But it鈥檚 not all about the negatives, as they also look into some of the creative things people are doing to positively impact the lives of those affected - from helpful dogs to slow shopping - and, hopefully, make enough difference to reduce the stigma that surrounds dementia.

Cast:
Harry: Lewis Harrower
Ruth: Hester Dowling

New Storytellers presents the work of new radio and audio producers, and this series features the five winners of the 2020 Charles Parker Prize for the Best Student Radio Feature. The award is presented every year in memory of pioneering radio producer Charles Parker, who produced the famous series of Radio Ballads with Ewan MacColl and Peggy Seeger.

Living with Dementia, was produced by Lewis Harrower, who has just completed his MA in Radio at the University of Sunderland. His feature was described by the judges as 鈥漚mbitious, hugely imaginative and brave sonically and tonally鈥�it makes you sit up and listen.鈥�

Producer: Lewis Harrower.
A Soundscape production of 大象传媒 Radio 4