The Dementia Collective
The Dementia Collective
Podcast Description
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. The Dementia Collective is a podcast for caregivers seeking real support and fresh ideas.
Hosted by Andrew Karesa, founder of blueBell Village, each episode features conversations with caregivers, clinicians, and innovators who bring practical insights, lived experience, and unexpected resources to light. Whether it’s navigating daily challenges, learning about emerging supports, or hearing stories from others on the journey, this podcast is here to help.
We’re here to walk alongside you
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on themes such as technology in dementia care, practical caregiving strategies, and emotional support for caregivers, with specific episodes like 'The Power of Tools & Technology in Dementia Care' highlighting innovations and personal stories from experts and caregivers alike.
Caring for someone with dementia can feel overwhelming but you don’t have to do it alone. The Dementia Collective is a podcast for caregivers seeking real support and fresh ideas.
Hosted by Andrew Karesa, founder of blueBell Village, each episode features conversations with caregivers, clinicians, and innovators who bring practical insights, lived experience, and unexpected resources to light. Whether it’s navigating daily challenges, learning about emerging supports, or hearing stories from others on the journey, this podcast is here to help.
We’re here to walk alongside you
What does it really mean to care for someone with dementia — not just keep them safe, but keep them seen?
In this episode, Andrew talks with Katie Fyfe, caregiver, storyteller, and founder of Eldering.co.uk, who moved her father next door and gave him a dog — not because it was easy, but because it was right. That decision sparked a journey that led to the creation of @dadanddolly, a growing community centered on joy, memory, and connection in the face of Alzheimer’s.
Katie shares how her lived experience caring for both her mother and father has shaped a life and business rooted in empathy. Through creative projects like the Dad and Dolly Project, she’s showing that later life — and caregiving — can be full of meaning, if we choose to slow down, pay attention, and care with intention.
In this episode:
• Katie’s journey from medicine to caregiving• Why she moved her dad next door — and eventually in together
• The role Dolly (the dog) plays in companionship and cognitive strength
• Daily strategies to help her father live well with dementia• The surprising power of clothing, memory, and routine• How society undervalues care work — and why that needs to change
• Why creativity is essential to both care and identityWhether you’re walking the dementia journey now or preparing for it in the future, this conversation is a moving reminder that care isn’t just what we do — it’s who we become.
Learn more at:
https://bluebellvillage.cahttps://www.eldering.co.uk
https://www.instagram.com/dadanddolly
Disclaimer: The information shared in this podcast is for general informational purposes only and is not intended as medical advice. It should not be used to diagnose, treat, or prevent any medical condition. Always consult your physician or another qualified healthcare provider regarding any questions you may have about a medical condition or treatment. The views and opinions expressed by guests are their own and do not necessarily reflect those of Andrew Karesa, blueBell Village Ltd., or any of its employees, contractors, or team members.
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