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Island Treasures

Alison van Schie

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

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4:42

Island Treasures 2024 Podcast Title Story

Island Treasures ·

2024/12/20

This mini episode contains a fictional short story that combines the titles from the full episodes of the Island Treasures podcast that aired throughout 2024. The story encompasses the various aspects of caregiving mentioned in the titles, highlighting the emotional journey, the obstacles, and the victories along the way. As we wrap up 2024 I wish to publicly thank all the guests who have so willingly and selflessly shared their stories on this platform, and helped so many caregive...

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9:16

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Two Poems from Sarah...

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2024/12/13

In the full episode entitled "Roadblocks and Signposts for Caregivers", Sarah Merriman talked about her poetry and reminiscence sessions for people living with dementia; and that she is a poet herself! Sarah was willing to share two of her heart-felt poems in this mini episode. The first is called "Dad". It is a loving tribute to her father who was a single father. Sarah tells us about the backstory of the relationship She had with her father and with her Nana and why ...

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58:12

Roadblocks and Signposts for Caregivers

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2024/12/06

Sarah Merriman joins this episode straight from the United Kingdom. Sarah was the primary caregiver for her Nana for seven years. Her grandmother experienced cognitive deficits and despite Sarah's attempts to have her assessed, her grandma was resistant.Sarah was a sandwich-generation caregiver, feeling torn by being pulled in so many different directions. Sarah now recognizes how that impacted not only her, but her family, her job and her grandmother. The toll it took...

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8:27

Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Loretta Veney

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2024/11/15

Loretta Veney is a LEGO Serious Play Instructor and she was able to find effective ways to incorporate LEGO into caregiving for her mom who was living with dementia. You can hear all about Loretta's journey as a caregiver in the full podcast episode titled "Building the Unbreakable Caregiver" from Season 3 of the Island Treasures Podcast.In this Treasure Chest segment you will hear how using LEGO as a communication tool can be effective. When Loretta's mom was unable to express in...

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7:53

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: In the Company of Angels

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2024/11/08

Have you heard a caregiver referred to as an angel? This mini episode features a clip from the Caregiver Warrior, Susanne White describing how when she's in the company of caregivers she feels the space is sacred. Susanne paints great word pictures and this one certainly conveys the respect, and appreciation she has for caregivers.We also hear a clip about caregiver warriors! We talk about how the attributes of a warrior also apply to caregivers. Their tenacious spirit and c...

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58:45

The Messy Middle of Caregiving

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2024/11/01

Susanne White is the founder of Caregiver Warrior. She was faced with the opportunity to care for her parents and embarked on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She ventured into this journey with a true cargiver warrior spirit and uses that same spirit to empower other caregivers through their caregiving opportunities. This episode is filled with observations that Susanne made of herself and what she was going through - both in her caregiving and her recent brain su...

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14:46

Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Betsy Haddad

Island Treasures ·

2024/10/18

Another 'Island Treasures Treasure Chest' bonus episode. In this episode we revisit "A Musician's Daughter" Season 2 Episode 2, featuring Betsy Haddad. At the time of the original episode Betsy's caregiving experience was a supportive role to her mom who was her dad's primary caregiver. Sadly, her dad passed away in 2022 from Alzheimer's Disease. Betsy provided great insights from observing her parent's situation throughout his disease and the resulting takeaways she s...

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8:21

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: The Must-Have Talk for...

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2024/10/11

This mini episode highlights a few key points that Amy Friesen made in the full podcast episode "The Must Have Talk for Caregivers". What is 'the talk'? Amy describes how important it is for caregivers not to bury their head in the sand - but to address difficult issues before they reach crisis stage. While caregivers in the sandwich generation of caregiving may be faced with two 'the talks': one of the birds and the bees and the other related to eldercare situations.With tw...

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51:19

The Must-Have Talk for Caregivers

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2024/10/04

Today's guest, Amy Friesen, is a best-selling author and expert in the senior living industry and she has worked with seniors and their families throughout the world. She shares how she and her family used 'the talk' to open the door for her father-in-law to come and live with them. Amy founded Tea & Toast in 2014 to help seniors and their families gain access to better choices and reduce the stress and feeling of being overwhelmed; and she has learned the importance for folks...

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15:46

Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Dennis Dulniak

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2024/09/20

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 the listeners 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 exh...

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6:31

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Music is a Bridge for...

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2024/09/13

In this mini episode we feature clips from the full episode called 'Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones' with Alexis Baker. Alexis is a board-certified music therapist who works with caregivers and their loved ones living with dementia. We start with Alexis describing music therapy. We then visit the chapter Alexis wrote in the newly released resource for caregivers called “A Caregiver’s Advocate: A Complete Guide to Support and Resources” where she speaks about ...

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53:47

Music is a Bridge for Caregivers and Their Loved Ones

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2024/09/06

Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist (MT-BC), certified dementia practitioner (CDP), and founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Her mission as a music therapist is to spark joy and improve quality of life through meaningful music engagement. In this episode you'll hear how connections can be made through music - as Alexis uses music to make a difference in the lives of older adults living with dementia and their caregivers. Music Therapy provides a useful tool for caregivers ...

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8:15

Island Treasures 'Treasure Chest' with Lisa Kendall

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2024/08/09

Island Treasures is introducing its Treasure Chest where treasures from a previous episode will be shared. Today's treasures come from Season 2 Episode 6 which featured Lisa Kendall in the episode titled "Growth in Caregiving: Healing through Trauma." We look at the meaning of care, caregiver, and care partnership, and Lisa talks about the inequity in some caregiving partnerships. We learn it's ok to say no and it's ok to set a boundary when in a difficult caregiv...

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41:49

Lived Experience Nets Empowering Resources for...

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2024/08/02

Debbie Compton returns to the podcast in this episode. Debbie is a three-time caregiver for loved ones who were living with Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s, and vascular dementia. She’s a Certified Caregiving Consultant, Certified Caregiver Advocate, keynote speaker, and author of several books geared toward caregivers and seniors, including her newly released book “The Caregiver’s Advocate: A Complete Guide to Support and Resources”. A book where Debbie is the lead-author with 21 other ...

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7:58

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: A Caregiver's Vision

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2024/07/12

This mini episode visits some of the content of the full episode "A Caregiver's Vision" relating both to caregiving and assistive technology. Victoria Essner brings her knowledge and experience to the podcast being legally blind and having a hearing impairment and caregiving for her husband 24/7. Victoria has overcome challenges and is passionate about sharing her tips, techniques and resources with other caregivers and those who may benefit from her first-hand knowledge of assist...

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55:53

A Caregiver's Vision

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2024/07/05

Today's guest, Victoria Essner, is all about breaking down barriers and turning challenges into opportunities. When a childhood accident left her legally blind, she didn’t stop forging ahead and embracing what life had in store, including caregiving for her husband. She shares her caregiving story with such gratitude and grace, having adopted the "can do" philosophy; and self-described as a pampered princess.Vickie sees her blindness as a blessing, and despite her vision impairmen...

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7:43

Actionable Useful Information for Caregivers: No Fluff!

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2024/06/21

Island Treasures is delighted to welcome back Debbie Compton to the podcast. Debbie is a 3-time caregiver; a certified caregiving consultant and educator. She joins us today to introduce her upcoming book, due for release in early July 2024. This book is for caregivers and it is filled with caregiving resources. Debbie is the lead author on this collaborative resource with 21 other authors. Caregiving comes in many shapes, sizes, durations, intensities, cultures, socioeconomies, e...

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7:57

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Her World Turned...

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2024/06/14

This Island Treasures Mini podcast features highlights from the full episode called "Her World Turned Upside Down", where Jenna Rumberger shares her caregiving story from the perspective of the one receiving care.Jenna is a licensed social worker who supports adults, older adults and their families with a specialization in dementia. When a medical emergency turned her world upside down at the age of 32, she sought to pivot from working for the State into private practice. Je...

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56:56

Her World Turned Upside Down

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2024/06/07

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 o...

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6:32

Island Treasures Mini Podcast: Tapping Into...

Island Treasures ·

2024/05/10

In this mini episode we focus on the first half of the full episode called "Tapping Into Communication and Positive Activity". We hear how Lori Rogers has been a true champion for her son Craig. Craig is now an adult who has autism and is non-verbal. For example, when equipment in the Special Needs School program was lacking, Lori and her husband researched what was needed in Craig's school. Then they fund-raised to provide the equipment and cool tools that would benef...

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