The Dementia Collective

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akaresa@bluebellvillage.ca

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

October 07, 2026

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 supporting a loved one through Alzheimer’s disease and why she now spends her late nights helping caregivers who have nowhere else to turn.After caring for her mother through every stage of Alzheimer’s disease, Katie transformed her own experience into a missi...

The Truth About Dementia Villages (with Eloy van Hal)

September 30, 2026

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, to explore how one of the world’s most recognized approaches to dementia care grew from a traditional institutional nursing home into a neighbourhood built around normal life, autonomy, relationships, and personhood.Often described as the world’s first “deme...

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

September 23, 2026

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 childhood dementia advocate, to share her family’s journey after Leni was diagnosed with Sanfilippo syndrome Type B, a rare and progressive form of childhood dementia.Emily takes us through the unexpected path to Leni’s diagnosis, including the genetic testing tha...

Age of Aging · Low booking difficulty · 100 - 1,000 listeners

How do I get in touch with The Dementia Collective?

The Dementia Collective is hosted by Andrew Karesa. Its publicly listed email is akaresa@bluebellvillage.ca. For guest bookings, the host or producer is usually the best person to reach. Podseeker helps you find direct host and producer contacts and pitch from your own inbox.

What is the email for The Dementia Collective?

The publicly listed email for The Dementia Collective: akaresa@bluebellvillage.ca.

How many listeners does The Dementia Collective have?

Podseeker estimates The Dementia Collective reaches 100 to 1,000 listeners per episode. Only the publisher has exact numbers.

Who is an ideal guest for The Dementia Collective?

The Dementia Collective typically books rising experts. Typical guest background: Professional expertise in dementia care, occupational therapy, brain health, eldercare, or caregiving; substantial lived experience; relevant authorship; or leadership in dementia advocacy, community support, or care innovation. Common among recent guests: Authored relevant books or memoirs; Founded dementia-focused initiatives or organizations; Held leadership roles in Alzheimer’s or caregiver advocacy. Recent guests include Hassan Fadli, Cindy Weinstein, and Samuel Simon.

How hard is it to get booked on The Dementia Collective?

Medium. Guests usually need solid credentials in the topic and an idea that fits the show.

What topics does The Dementia Collective cover?

Recent episodes cover Dementia, Caregiving, Alzheimer's, Eldercare, and Brain Health. Pitch an idea tied to one of these topics and mention a recent episode.