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The Kaye Adams Programme: Laura Maxwell sits in: Sir Jackie Stewart discusses the stigma of dementia, plus Father's Day spending

19/06/2017

Laura Maxwell sits in: Sir Jackie Stewart discusses the stigma of dementia, plus Father's Day spending

BBC Radio Scotland - The Kaye Adams Programme, Laura Maxwell sits in: Sir Jackie Stewart discusses the stigma of dementia, plus Father's Day spending

Laura Maxwell sits in and asks if there is a stigma attached to a dementia diagnosis.

Laura Maxwell sits in for Kaye Adams and asks if there is a stigma attached to a dementia diagnosis and why people spend more on Mother's Day than on Father's Day.

The former three-time Formula One world champion Sir Jackie Stewart has said that his family's cancer scares were easier to deal with that his wife's dementia diagnosis. He believes that we're happier to talk about cancer, and that there's a stigma associated to the condition.
Is there a stigma attached to a dementia diagnosis?

It's Monday so we'll have our regular exercise feature but after 10 Kayerobics is replaced by MAXWELLBEING. Cat Perry is a fitness instructor with Keltafit - a ceilidh inspired fitness class.

Pole dancing has long been affiliated with strip clubs, but have perceptions started to shift?
Vanessa Struck thinks it's time to ditch the stigma and focus on the many benefits that come with the core engaging activity.
We'll also be joined by Mr Pole Scotland Professional 2016, Theo Robertson.

Why is it we spend more on Mother's Day than we do Father's day? Is it time to give Dad's more recognition? 
Liz Fraser is a Parenting Expert, Ian Maxwell is from Families Need Fathers and Dr Nick Dunn is a GP.

A study from Stirling University has found a clear 'cause and effect' relationship between flying and ill health. So what can you do to limit the risks?

In a new BBC 2 Scotland documentary, we meet the crew of the Lord Nelson 55 foot tall ship tasked with sailing and the day to day duties....the difference? The crew contain a mixture of able and disabled people including our very own Ian Hamilton. 
Amber Macintyre is a Volunteer Watch Leader.

Workers at a Scottish quarry have witnessed an unlikely friendship blossom in recent months between Haggis the Cat and Hector the stag - but how did two unlikely animals become so tolerant of each other? 
Ian Henry is the Harbour master at the Glensanda Quarry and Elaine Henley is a Clinical Animal Behaviourist. 

Jo Swinson, who was tipped to become the Liberal Democrats next leader, has ruled herself out of the race.
She said "Most blokes in my shoes would run for leader like a shot." So what holds women back from going for promotions?

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