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Island Treasures
Island Treasures began as a platform for caregivers with its guests sharing their stories to encourage, provide insights, and resources to support those in the midst of caregiving. With over 100 heartfelt episodes, it reminded caregivers they were not alone, as it uplifted voices of wisdom, empowerment, and compassion. In October 2025 Island Treasures enters a new chapter.
This relaunched season explores life after caregiving—the transitions, transformations, and moments that follow with former caregivers sharing how they have transitioned into their next chapter.
In addition to these heartfelt episodes addressing life after caregiving, from time to time we will celebrate the treasures of Vancouver Island with an episode highlighting a place or experience unique to Vancouver Island—after all that’s where the podcast calls home.
Whether you’re just beginning to rediscover life beyond caregiving or caregiving is part of your distant past, Island Treasures offers stories that we trust will resonate with you and inspire you as you move forward after caregiving. Or if you’re curious about Vancouver Island and want to hear more about the people and places that make it special, we’re delighted to have you join us for those episodes as well.
Please note: the original episodes remain available and provide a rich archive of support for caregivers. This new season simply expands the journey.
Island Treasures
Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Caregiving Unveiled True Purpose for an Encore Career
This mini episode visits a few excerpts from the full episode entitled "Caregiving Unveiled True Purpose for an Encore Career" featuring Bill Cohen of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC
Throughout his experience, caregiving for his mother who had Alzheimer's disease, Bill found many helpful resources through the Alzheimer's Association. This included a support group which he attended. His mother has now passed, and Bill facilitates support groups and hosts Memory Cafes. He shares about reminiscing activities such as 'Memory Joggers' and 'Have You Ever....?', plus Creative Engagement a resource by Rachel Wonderlin.
Bill talks about his virtual support group which is available for caregivers - anywhere! Knowing the benefit of having support when caregiving regardless of where one lives.
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