Donna Thomson is a caregiver, author and teacher.  She is the mother of two grown children, one who has severe cerebral palsy and medical complexity. Donna also helped care for her mother who lived with dementia until she passed away in the summer of 2018 at the age of 96. Donna is the co-author (with Dr. Zachary White) of The Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation of Loved One to Caregiver (Rowman & Littlefield, 2019) and author of The Four Walls of My Freedom: Lessons I’ve Learned From a Life of Caregiving (McArthur and Co., 2010 and The House of Anansi Press, 2014). She ..read more

Caregivers when first learning of diagnosis- don’t even know to define themselves as caregivers yet! Each stage of dementia is different. How do you prepare yourself as a caregiver - start to finish to transition within each stage gracefully? Join us to find out.  Regina Koepp, PsyD, ABPP Clinical Geropsychologist Founder & Director, Center for Mental Health & Aging Dr. Regina Koepp is a  clinical geropsychologist, and founder and director of the Center for  Mental Health & Aging: the “go to” place online for mental health  and aging. Dr. Koepp is creator and ..read more

Rebecca Handler is a writer who lives and works in San Francisco.  Rebecca’s stories have been published and awarded in several  anthologies, and she blogs regularly at www.onewomanparty.com. Edie Richter is Not Alone is her debut novel, and in a Starred Review, Booklist writes,  "Handler's Edie has joined the ranks of unforgettably eccentric,  intelligent women protagonists.” Kirkus Starred Review says, "A  tragicomic exploration of the collateral damage of Alzheimer's  disease... Handler gets it right from the title on out. Edie is  definitely not alone.”&n ..read more

Sara Traub, Attorney at Law Sara’s practice focuses on estate planning, and also includes probate administration, guardianships & conservatorships, disability planning, elder law, and taxation. Sara is actively involved in professional and community organizations. Sara represents the third generation of her family to become a New Mexico attorney.  Find her here: https: https://pbwslaw.com/our-team/sara-r-traub-cpa/ or https://pbwslaw.com/ FB: https://www.facebook.com/PBWSLaw/  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/pregenzer-baysinger-wideman-&-sale-pc/  Twitter: @pb ..read more

We discuss everything from her hallucinations, to her views and myths surrounding the stages of dementia, practical end of life care advice, and how carers can tap into the secret behind caregiving for someone living with dementia. Jennifer Bute was a highly qualified senior doctor in a large clinical practice, whose patients included those with dementia. Then she began to notice symptoms in herself. She was finally given a diagnosis of young-onset dementia in 2009. After resigning as a GP, she resolved to explore what could be done to slow the progress of dementia. Dementia From the Inside i ..read more

How does caregiving change your life? Dr. Aaron Blight shares with us his book, When Caregiving Calls, about lessons from his own journey and valuable tools to combat loneliness and the normalization of our emotions as caregivers. It's a powerful life-giving conversation with someone who's lived it and shared his expertise for more than 20 years. Aaron Blight, Ed.D., is an international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and healthcare. His book, When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative, received a 2020 Best Indie Book Award. Dr. Blight is t ..read more

Listen as Dr. Jennifer Bute shares why dementia has been an unexpected gift.   Dr. Jennifer Bute lives in a Dementia inclusive retirement village. Previously she worked in Africa as a doctor before working as a GP for 25 years involved in medical education. She was diagnosed with dementia ten years ago. She speaks at conferences and on the radio and has been involved in television programs raising awareness and understanding dementia. She passionately believes more can be done to improve both the present and the future for those living with dementia. Her book ‘Dementia from the Inside A ..read more

Dayna Steele worked with the world's greatest rock stars for years, observing what makes a rock star and what makes a fleeting one-hit-wonder. This rock radio Hall of Famer brings her Rock Star Principles of Success to The Rock Business: entertaining podcasts, popular speeches, best-selling books. Check out her wonderful book: Surviving Alzheimer's with Friends, Facebook, and a Really Big Glass of Wine https://amzn.to/2X6byTR  Her podcast and other books: www.therockbusiness.com  Facebook Live recording here. Here are some of the links we discussed: Check out her wonderful book: S ..read more

Dr. Natali joins us to talk about some of the biggest challenges that caregivers face and simple ways to overcome and persevere. She is a board-certified geropsychologist whose mission is to help family members cope with the challenges of caring for a loved one with dementia. She posts weekly videos on her YouTube channel addressing common struggles and questions. The channel has been viewed over 4 million times worldwide.  www.careblazers.com www.youtube.com/dementiacareblazers  www.instagram.com/dementia_Careblazers  Facebook Live recording here. Below is a list of resource ..read more

Depression and Dementia: What you need to know Padmaja Genesh, Alzheimer Society of Calgary Join us for this candid conversation with Padmaja Genesh of the Alzheimer Society of Calgary, where she is a Learning Specialist at the Alzheimer Society of Calgary focusing on Supporting Learning & Excellence in Dementia Care since September 2012. Padmaja Genesh received her medical degree from Calicut University, India. She has worked as a family physician for several years in India and the Middle-East, before migrating to Canada. She received her Bachelor’s degree in Gerontology from Laurentian U ..read more