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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
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 geriatrics since 2013 and was familiar with caregiving - but this medical emergency flipped the script for her - as she found herself on the receiving end of care.
Jenna holds a Masters of Social Work (MSW) and Masters of Public Health (MPH) from the University of Southern California and currently works as a Licensed Independent Clinical Social Worker (LICSW) in Washington State. Jenna is the founder of a Seattle based private practice called Aging with a Plan, PLLC where she provides individual psychotherapy and consultation services for older adults and family caregivers impacted by memory loss and dementia.
Jenna's message regarding advance care planning comes with a sense of urgency - as she knows how quickly a medical emergency can happen. This episode contains suggestions and resources pertaining to Advance Care Planning as well as information for caregivers.
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