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Ever Changing and Evolving with Shelley HoffmanAuthor: Shelley Hoffman Language: en Genres: Business, Education, Entrepreneurship, Self-Improvement Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Navigating The Journey: Sheila Ohstrom's Path to Dementia Care Advocacy
Episode 3
Sunday, 23 November, 2025
In this insightful podcast episode, Shelly Hoffman sits down with Sheila Ohstrom to discuss the inspiring journey of Sheila's career and her impactful work in the field of dementia care. Sheila shares her personal connection to the cause, having lost her mother to vascular dementia, which inspired her to start a home care company specializing in dementia care. Her entrepreneurial spirit led her to establish "Living with Dementia Central New York," a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting caregivers and raising awareness about dementia. Sheila highlights the importance of community support, resource awareness, and the emotional impact of caregiving. The nonprofit aims to provide practical help and respite care for caregivers, offering summits across various counties to bring caregivers together, share practical caregiving tips, and foster a supportive community. As they discuss the future goals for the nonprofit, Sheila emphasizes the need for volunteer networks and foundational sponsors to expand their reach. This episode is a testament to the power of passion and adaptability, reminding listeners of the profound impact one can make by pursuing meaningful work. Follow "Living with Dementia CNY" on their website and Facebook to stay updated on their initiatives and support this vital cause. Chapters (00:00:02) - A Rotary Member's story about Alzheimer's(00:01:53) - What led you to Rotary?(00:06:46) - How a home care business helped people with dementia(00:09:56) - The nonprofit behind the Caregiving Connection(00:12:20) - Caregiver Summits and Events(00:15:11) - Living with dementia: The Journey(00:19:33) - Seniors' Brain Health Summit
