When a loved one experiences dementia, grief does not wait for a tidy ending. Francesca and Louise  sit down with resilience researcher and grief expert Dr Lucy Hone to talk about living loss and how to cope when someone you love is in ongoing cognitive decline. Later in the episode Helen Frank from Alzheimer’s Taranaki shares clear guidance on early signs, getting a diagnosis,and the support available for carers. 

 

'How Will I Ever Get Through This?'- pre-sales for the new book from Dr Lucy Hone are available from 6th October 2025.

When a loved one experiences dementia, grief does not wait for a tidy ending. Francesca and Louise&nbsp; sit down with resilience researcher and grief expert Dr Lucy Hone to talk about living loss and how to cope when someone you love is in ongoing cognitive decline. Later in the episode Helen Frank from Alzheimer&rsquo;s Taranaki shares clear guidance on early signs, getting a diagnosis,and the support available for carers.&nbsp;
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<a href="https://www.allenandunwin.co.nz/browse/book/Lucy-Hone-How-Will-I-Ever-Get-Through-This-9781761472602">'How Will I Ever Get Through This?'</a> - pre-sales for the new book from Dr Lucy Hone are available from 6th October 2025.

In a world where well-being influencers are driven by endorsements, wellness trends generally come at a cost, and busy lives disrupt our best intentions, all many women want are simple, science-based facts to help us live a productive, happy balanced life.   

Enter The Little Things. Broadcaster Francesca Rudkin and health researcher Louise Ayrey have been friends for over a decade and have been through it all, and along the way have learned the benefits of practical information over costly fads. Join them for new episodes on Saturdays where they talk to experts on health, wellbeing, parenting and relationships to give you the information you need to thrive!

In a world where well-being influencers are driven by endorsements, wellness trends generally come at a cost, and busy lives disrupt our best intentions, all many women want are simple, science-based facts to help us live a productive, happy balanced life.   
Enter The Little Things. Broadcaster Francesca Rudkin and health researcher Louise Ayrey have been friends for over a decade and have been through it all, and along the way have learned the benefits of practical information over costly fads. Join them for new episodes on Saturdays where they talk to experts on health, wellbeing, parenting and relationships to give you the information you need to thrive!

The Little Things

Dr Lucy Hone on the living loss of dementia

https://api.omny.fm/orgs/7784f840-c291-422a-924b-ad9000bbad71/clips/8859f29c-b70e-401c-83ae-b36400229ff8/transcript

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