In this Ask the Experts conversation, Teepa Snow (Positive Approach to Care), Carrie Aalberts (Dementia Darling), Dr. Natali Edmonds (Dementia Careblazers), and Rachael Wonderlin (Dementia by Day) explore the ethics of disguising exits in dementia care. The discussion includes real-world examples such as bookshelf-painted doors, waterfall murals, and other environmental design strategies used to reduce exit-seeking, while weighing safety, dignity, and autonomy.

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.

What if the future of dementia care wasn’t in a hospital, but on a farm?

In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Rebekah Churchyard, Founder and CEO of Green Care Farms, to explore how one granddaughter’s love for her grandparents sparked a new model of dementia care rooted in nature, purpose, and community.

After witnessing the gaps her grandparents faced in rural dementia care, Rebekah set out to reimagine what support could look like. Today, her award-winning organization operates Canada’s first nature-based day program for people living with dementia on an operational farm, where participants harvest vegetables, feed animals, and rediscover the joy of meaningful work.

Together, Andrew and Rebekah unpack the deeper connection between land and care, the socioeconomic opportunity within Canada’s agri-food sector, and why she envisions a care farm in every community across Canada. They also discuss how caregivers can find renewal in the simplicity of open skies, green fields, and shared purpose.

In this episode:

• How Rebekah’s grandparents inspired the creation of Green Care Farms

• What a typical day on a care farm looks like for someone living with dementia

• The global roots of care farming and why Canada is ready for it

• Challenges and opportunities for rural dementia care

• How care farms support food security and community resilience

• The growing movement to make care farming part of Canada’s care system

• Rebekah’s vision for a care farm in every community

Whether you are a caregiver, policymaker, or someone dreaming of a better way to age, Rebekah’s story is a reminder that healing can happen anywhere, especially when care meets the land.

Learn more at:⁠⁠

https://www.bluebellvillage.ca⁠⁠⁠

https://www.carefarmscanada.com

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.

What if one man’s run could change the course of dementia research?

In this episode, Andrew Karesa sits down with Jason Boschan, founder of Run4Papa, to explore how one grandson’s promise to his “Papa” became a global movement for hope, awareness, and change.

Inspired by his grandfather, Dr. Louis “Papa” Heyman — a lifelong pediatrician who dedicated his life to caring for others — Jason has run marathons on all seven continents, raising nearly $400,000 in pilot funding that has generated over $20 million in research grants.

Together, Andrew and Jason reflect on what it means to turn loss into legacy, why transparency builds trust in philanthropy, and how running can become a powerful form of advocacy. From the Great Wall of China to Mount Everest, Jason shares the lessons learned through every mile — and the families that keep him moving forward.

In this episode:

• The story behind Run4Papa and its mission to fund dementia research

• How one race on the Great Wall of China changed everything

• The power of storytelling and connection in global fundraising

• Turning $350K into $10M+ in research impact

• Why “everyone impacted by dementia is — or was — someone’s #1”

• Lessons on resilience from marathons in Antarctica, Africa, and Everest

• The vision for 50 half marathons in 50 states — and what drives him next

Whether you’re a caregiver, a runner, or someone searching for purpose through loss, Jason’s story is a reminder that hope can travel any distance — and that sometimes, the race for a cure begins with a single step.

Learn more at:⁠https://www.bluebellvillage.ca⁠https://run4papa.comDisclaimer: 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.