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 '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 share with caregivers relating to Alzheimer's Disease.
In this 'Treasure Chest' episode we visit some of the key points that Dennis shared from his journey as the primary caregiver for his wife who sadly passed away from Early Onset Alzheimer's in 2021.
For example, when your loved one starts exhibiting signs that their cognitive abilities are changing, it is important for your loved one to receive a thorough examination. Dennis shares how a diagnosis and genetic testing relates to and possibly impacts obtaining insurance - he describes it clearly in this episode.
Dennis is a huge advocate for Support Groups - as he says, "with this disease Caregivers can't be feeling that they're alone".
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