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The Dementia Collective

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  • The Bondi Lifeguard Taking on Dementia (with Andrew “Reidy” Reid)

    October 14, 2026 · 1 hr 44 min

    What happens when someone who has spent his life rescuing people faces something he cannot rescue his own mum from? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Andrew “Reidy” Reid, longtime Bondi Rescue lifeguard, endurance athlete and…

  • Build With Us Not For Us: What Aging Well Really Looks Like (Part 2)

    October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 22 min

    NOTE: This is Part 2 of 2 of our Silver Tech Summit 2.0 special. In this special episode of The Dementia Collective, Andrew Karesa sits down with seven guests at the Silver Tech Summit 2.0 in Edmonton to explore what aging well really…

  • Build With Us Not For Us: What Aging Well Really Looks Like (Part 1)

    October 12, 2026 · 1 hr 52 min

    NOTE: This is Part 1 of 2 of our Silver Tech Summit 2.0 special. In this special episode of The Dementia Collective, Andrew Karesa sits down with seven guests at the Silver Tech Summit 2.0 in Edmonton to explore what aging well really…

  • She's Up At 2AM Because That's When Caregivers Need Her Most (with Katie Kristofic)

    October 7, 2026 · 1 hr 17 min

    What does caregiving look like when no one sees what you’re carrying? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Katie Kristofic, founder of The Carefullist, caregiver advocate, and former family caregiver, to explore the realities of…

  • The Truth About Dementia Villages (with Eloy van Hal)

    September 30, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    What if the biggest problem with dementia care is not dementia, but the way we have designed care around it? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Eloy van Hal, co-founder of the Hogeweyk and senior managing advisor with Be Advice…

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  • Childhood Dementia: A Family's Journey to Save Their Daughter (with Emily Forrester)

    September 23, 2026 · 1 hr 45 min

    What if your two-year-old was happy, healthy, and meeting her milestones, but you were told she would eventually begin to lose everything she had learned? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Emily Forrester, mum to Leni and…

  • Inside Canada's First Dementia-Inclusive Park

    September 21, 2026 · 56 min

    What would it look like if our public spaces were designed to include people living with dementia? In this special episode of The Dementia Collective, Andrew Karesa sits down with Junette Huynh, Director of Projects, and Lindsay Paul…

  • Building a Better World for Dementia (with Valerie Larochelle)

    September 16, 2026 · 1 hr 29 min

    What if we could build a world that works better for people living with dementia? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Valerie Larochelle, CEO and co-founder of Eugeria, to explore how better products, technology, environments…

  • The Gift of Talking About Death Before It's Too Late (with Lisa Pahl)

    September 9, 2026 · 1 hr 41 min

    What happens when we stop avoiding conversations about death and start talking about what matters most? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Lisa Pahl, licensed clinical social worker, end-of-life educator, healthcare and death…

  • The Letter in the Headboard: A Novel Born from Dementia (with Michael A. Booth)

    September 2, 2026 · 1 hr 9 min

    What happens when the caregiver becomes the person living with dementia? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Michael Booth, dementia advisor, educator, advocate, and author, to explore what it means to navigate life after a…

  • Five IRONMANs to Beat Alzheimer's (with Hassan Fadli)

    August 26, 2026 · 1 hr 25 min

    What does it take to turn one father’s final request into a movement that is changing how the world thinks about dementia? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Hassan Fadli, engineer, endurance athlete, filmmaker, and founder of…

  • When Words Fail, Stories Heal in Dementia Care (with Dr. Cindy Weinstein)

    August 19, 2026 · 1 hr 33 min

    What happens when someone whose life has been built around words is forced to watch the person they love slowly lose the ability to find them? In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Dr. Cindy Weinstein, the Eli and Edythe Broad…

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About the show

Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. The Dementia Collective is a podcast for caregivers seeking real support and fresh ideas. Hosted by Andrew Karesa, founder of blueBell Village, each episode features conversations with caregivers, clinicians, and innovators who bring practical insights, lived experience, and unexpected resources to light. Whether it’s navigating daily challenges, learning about emerging supports, or hearing stories from others on the journey, this podcast is here to help. We’re here to walk alongside you