Aging With Dignity

How do you care for someone you love while helping them continue to truly live? Colin Acheson shares his deeply personal journey caring for his wife through dementia, offering heartfelt lessons on love, resilience, dignity, adaptation, and knowing when it's time to seek additional support.

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Celebrating one year of Aging With Dignity, this special anniversary episode reflects on a year of conversations, connections, and lessons about caregiving, aging, and dignity. Join Varsha Bhat as she shares highlights, gratitude, and the vision ahead.

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Kevin lived a full and meaningful life with Down syndrome before developing Alzheimer's disease. His sister, Colleen Kelly, shares their family's caregiving journey, the importance of compassionate healthcare, and lessons that inspire families and professionals alike.

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What does the future hold for Alzheimer's care? Julia Cappelli from the Memory Clinic explores earlier diagnosis, emerging treatments, clinical research, and what today's advances mean for older adults, caregivers, and families seeking answers, support, and hope.

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What happens when retirement plans meet the reality of needing care? In this episode, Raymond Lavine joins Aging With Dignity to discuss family conversations, care planning, financial preparedness, and practical steps that help protect dignity, choice, and peace of mind.

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In this powerful Season 4 opener, Claire Webster shares her insights on dementia education, caregiver burnout, and the urgent need for stronger community and institutional support for caregivers navigating the emotional realities of Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias.

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In this Season 3 finale, we join the Alzheimer Society of Montreal Walk to hear powerful stories from families, caregivers, volunteers, and community leaders. A moving reminder of the hope, resilience, and connection that help us navigate the dementia journey together.

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Avi Parmar shares his journey as an only child navigating his mother’s illness and loss, while now caring for his father living with early dementia—revealing the evolving reality of grief, responsibility, and choosing to live fully within caregiving.

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Charlie Pechousek shares his caregiving journey supporting both parents as their needs evolve into separate living arrangements. A story of difficult decisions, cultural expectations, and carrying responsibility largely alone while balancing work, family dynamics, and identity.

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Three sisters share their family’s caregiving journey: supporting their mother through dementia until her passing, and now caring for their father in early stages. A story of love, loss, cultural expectations, and what it means to show up for family.

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