Island Treasures
This podcast provides a platform for caregivers to share their stories, offering encouragement and insights to those who may be on a similar journey. Guests bring wisdom and empowerment to remind caregivers they're not alone. Additionally, guests share valuable information, tips and resources to support caregivers in their vital role.
Episodes
108 episodes
Island Treasures 2024 Podcast Title Story
This mini episode contains a fictional short story that combines the titles from the full episodes of the Island Treasures podcast that aired throughout 2024. The story encompasses the various aspects of caregiving mentioned in the titles...
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Season 5
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Episode 29
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4:42
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Two Poems from Sarah Merriman
In the full episode entitled "Roadblocks and Signposts for Caregivers", Sarah Merriman talked about her poetry and reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia; and that she is a poet herself! Sarah was willing to share t...
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Season 5
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Episode 28
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9:16
Roadblocks and Signposts for Caregivers
Sarah Merriman joins this episode straight from the United Kingdom. Sarah was the primary caregiver for her Nana for seven years. Her grandmother experienced cognitive deficits and despite Sarah's attempts to have her assessed, her ...
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Season 5
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Episode 27
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58:12
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Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Loretta Veney
Loretta Veney is a LEGO Serious Play Instructor and she was able to find effective ways to incorporate LEGO into caregiving for her mom who was living with dementia. You can hear all about Loretta's journey as a caregiver in the full podc...
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Season 5
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Episode 26
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8:27
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: In the Company of Angels
Have you heard a caregiver referred to as an angel? This mini episode features a clip from the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White describing how when she's in the company of caregivers she feels the space is sacred. Susanne paints g...
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Season 5
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Episode 25
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7:53
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The Messy Middle of Caregiving
Susanne White is the founder of Caregiver Warrior. She was faced with the opportunity to care for her parents and embarked on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She ventured into this journey with a true cargiver warrior spirit an...
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Season 5
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Episode 24
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58:45
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Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Betsy Haddad
Another 'Island Treasures Treasure Chest' bonus episode. In this episode we revisit "A Musician's Daughter" Season 2 Episode 2, featuring Betsy Haddad. At the time of...
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Season 5
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Episode 23
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14:46
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: The Must-Have Talk for Caregivers
This mini episode highlights a few key points that Amy Friesen made in the full podcast episode "The Must Have Talk for Caregivers". What is 'the talk'? Amy describes how important it is for caregivers not to bury their head in the ...
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Season 5
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Episode 22
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8:21
The Must-Have Talk for Caregivers
Today's guest, Amy Friesen, is a best-selling author and expert in the senior living industry and she has worked with seniors and their families throughout the world. She shares how she and her family used 'the talk' to open the door for ...
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Season 5
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Episode 21
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51:19
Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Dennis Dulniak
When Dennis Dulniak joined me as a guest on the Island Treasures podcast in the episode called "Life Does Not End With a Diagnosis of Alzheimer's" I knew we had valuable information to s...
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Season 5
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Episode 20
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15:46
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and their Loved Ones
In this mini episode we feature clips from the full episode called 'Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones' with Alexis Baker. Alexis is a board-certified music therapist who works with caregivers and their loved ones living with...
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Season 5
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Episode 19
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6:31
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Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones
Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), certified dementia practitioner (CDP), and founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Her mission as a music therapist is to spark joy and improve quality of life through meaningful music eng...
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Season 5
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Episode 18
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53:47
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Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Lisa Kendall
Island Treasures is introducing its Treasure Chest where treasures from a previous episode will be shared. Today's treasures come from Season 2 Episode 6 which featured Lisa Kendall in the episode titled "Growth ...
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Season 5
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Episode 17
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8:15
Lived Experience Nets Empowering Resources for Caregivers
Debbie Compton returns to the podcast in this episode. Debbie is a three-time caregiver for loved ones who were living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and vascular dementia. She’s a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Certified Caregiver Advo...
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Season 5
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Episode 16
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41:49
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Island Treasures Mini Podcast: A Caregiver's Vision
This mini episode visits some of the content of the full episode "A Caregiver's Vision" relating both to caregiving and assistive technology. Victoria Essner brings her knowledge and experience to the podcast being legally blind a...
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Season 5
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Episode 15
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7:58
A Caregiver's Vision
Today's guest, Victoria Essner, is all about breaking down barriers and turning challenges into opportunities. When a childhood accident left her legally blind, she didn’t stop forging ahead and embracing what life had in store, including...
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Season 5
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Episode 14
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58:13
Actionable Useful Information for Caregivers: No Fluff!
Island Treasures is delighted to welcome back Debbie Compton to the podcast. Debbie is a 3-time caregiver; a certified caregiving consultant and educator. She joins us today to introduce her latest book, released in July 2024. Thi...
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Season 5
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Episode 13
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7:43
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Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Her World Turned Upside Down
This Island Treasures Mini podcast features highlights from the full episode called "Her World Turned Upside Down", where Jenna Rumberger shares her caregiving story from the perspective of the one receiving care.Jenna is a licensed soc...
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Season 5
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Episode 12
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7:57
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Her World Turned Upside Down
Today’s caregiving story is told from the perspective of one receiving care. When Jenna Rumberger had a cardiac arrest at the age of 32, her world turned upside down. She had been working as a social worker in the field of g...
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Season 5
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Episode 11
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56:56
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Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Tapping Into Communication
In this mini episode we focus on the first half of the full episode called "Tapping Into Communication and Positive Activity". We hear how Lori Rogers has been a true champion for her son Craig. Craig is now an adult who has autism ...
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Season 5
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Episode 10
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6:32
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Tapping Into Communication and Positive Activity
This episode follows the compelling caregiving story of Lori Rogers. Lori is a successful businesswoman with three adult children. Her second child was diagnosed with autism at the age of two and he was a non-speaker. In 201...
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Season 5
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Episode 9
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59:20
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Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Sharon's Son's Journey: Caregiver to Advocate
April is Parkinson's Awareness Month and the airing of the podcast featuring Dr. George Ackerman are timely as he is a huge voice in raising awareness for Parkinson's Disease.He and I spoke on February 1st, 2024 and the very next...
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Season 5
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Episode 8
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8:08
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Sharon's Son's Journey: Caregiver to Advocate
Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease.George and his family started T...
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Season 5
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Episode 7
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55:25
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Getting Curious with Teepa Snow
Following the full podcast episode featuring Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, this mini episode captures the content of the GEMS® model which describes the stages of brain change for folks living with dementia.Each stage is represented by a...
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Season 5
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Episode 6
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6:08
Getting Curious with Teepa Snow
Teepa Snow, MS, OTR/L, FAOTA, is an Occupational Therapist with over forty years of rich and varied clinical and academic experience. Her experiences led her to the development of the GEMS® States of Brain Change and the Positive Approach® trai...
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Season 5
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Episode 5
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55:32
