169 Getting creative about dementia with Shelle Luscombe

Magnificent Midlife

Shelle Luscombe is an entertainer, a singer, a presenter, a voiceover artist. She turned 50 in 2021 and she set out to have 50 memorable experiences. She also wanted to raise money for a cause very close to her heart, having two copies of the Alzheimer's risk gene and having lost both parents to dementia. Three years on, she's raised over £12,000 pounds.

She's been on daytime TV and came close to winning a national award for her creative fundraising efforts. She's determined to live life to the full and continue campaigning for a cure for dementia.

We talk about:

- The inspiration behind the 50 challenges

- Shelle’s TV appearance and the power of PR

- Wacky challenges: unicycles, stand-up comedy, hair cutting and more

- The tragedy of dementia and personal risk

- Shelle’s musical journey and album release

- Living life to the fullest and Shelle’s determination

- The challenges of dementia care

- Seeking a new future and navigating midlife challenges

- Good days and bad days

- Supporting others through similar experiences

- Being willing to pivot

- Being willing to challenge ourselves

- Understanding dementia, Alzheimer’s and other related illnesses

- Rachel’s cat’s first appearance on the podcast

- The wonder of cats

- Lucifer as a name for a cat

- Difficulties of accessing support

- Hope for the future

And more!

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