Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and touches the lives of countless families, yet many misconceptions remain about what it is and how best to respond. Professor Henry Brodaty AO joins Clayton to discuss the latest understanding of dementia, the importance of early intervention, brain health and prevention, and how families and carers can better support those living with the condition. Together they explore the challenges, opportunities and hope emerging from decades of research and care.Professor Henry Brodaty AO is one of Australia's leading experts in ageing, mental health and dementia. He is Scientia Professor of Ageing and Mental Health at UNSW Sydney and has spent decades advancing dementia research, improving care and supporting people living with dementia and their families. In 2026, he was named Senior Australian of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to dementia research, advocacy and care.

Dementia affects hundreds of thousands of Australians and touches the lives of countless families, yet many misconceptions remain about what it is and how best to respond. Professor Henry Brodaty AO joins Clayton to discuss the latest understanding of dementia, the importance of early intervention, brain health and prevention, and how families and carers can better support those living with the condition. Together they explore the challenges, opportunities and hope emerging from decades of research and care.Professor Henry Brodaty AO is one of Australia's leading experts in ageing, mental health and dementia. He is Scientia Professor of Ageing and Mental Health at UNSW Sydney and has spent decades advancing dementia research, improving care and supporting people living with dementia and their families. In 2026, he was named Senior Australian of the Year in recognition of his extraordinary contribution to dementia research, advocacy and care.

Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world. It focuses on three key groups of people - The Known, The Overcomer and The Unknown.



89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne 

Towards Understanding is a full-length feature interview radio program hosted by Clayton Bjelan. The show contains a mix of interviews based around the understanding and living out of Christian faith and those just doing remarkable things in our world. It focuses on three key groups of people - The Known, The Overcomer and The Unknown.
 
89.9 | TheLight | PositiveMedia | LightFM | Melbourne