# 078 - Could Television Make Dementia Worse? with Gerri McHugh

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Podcast: [The Dementia Dialogues](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-dementia-dialogues-7089104)
Published: 2026-06-14T02:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Could the wrong television actually increase confusion or distress for someone living with dementia? In this episode, Gerri McHugh from My Life Tv explains how dementia-friendly television is helping people feel calmer, more engaged and more connected, while also supporting exhausted carers and families along the way. Website: https://www.mylifefilms.org/pages/my-life-tv

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