 

What Caregiving Taught Me About Dementia, Why the System is Broken, & How blueBell Intends To Improve It

Lori La Bey talks with Andrew Karesa, who is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and a proud husband and father of two young sons.

After witnessing how his family coped to support his grandmother with her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Andrew realized he needed to take action. This inspired the creation of blueBell Village, aimed at restoring the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™. With blueBell, Andrew has seen lives transformed for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and he is passionate about fostering a world where care is tailored to each individual’s needs.

Additionally, he is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Calgary, where his research explores Indigenous entrepreneurship in the health sector, with a particular focus on the role of data in new venture creation. Andrew also holds an MBA from the University of Alberta. Before founding blueBell Village, he worked as a practicing engineer in the energy sector.

Learn About:
blueBell Village
blue Bell Connect
The Dementia Collective Podcast
Indigenous Dementia Needs

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog 

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-how-and-why-the-system-is-broken-how-to-improve-it/

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/PcJEe6ykBIM

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the/id986940432?i=1000754789159

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GcTRczRGZXyI4VtBnCXs7

 

Dementia Map 

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/12/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the-system-is-broken-how-bluebell-intends-to-improve-it

 

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

 

Contact blueBell

Website   

https://blueBellConnect.ca/

Andrew Karesa LinkedIn  

https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykaresa/

blueBell Village LinkedIn

https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebellvillage/

blueBell Village Instagram

https://www.instagram.com/bluebell_village/

blueBell Village Facebook

https://www.facebook.com/bluebellvillage

blueBell Village X (Twitter)

https://twitter.com/blueBellVillage

blueBell Village YouTube

https://www.youtube.com/@Bluebellvillage

 

ContactLori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

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What Caregiving Taught Me About Dementia, Why the System is Broken, &amp;&nbsp;How blueBell Intends To Improve It
Lori La Bey talks with Andrew Karesa, who is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and a proud husband and father of two young sons.
After witnessing how his family coped to support his grandmother with her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Andrew realized he needed to take action. This inspired the creation of blueBell Village, aimed at restoring the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia&trade;. With blueBell, Andrew has seen lives transformed for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and he is passionate about fostering a world where care is tailored to each individual&rsquo;s needs.
Additionally, he is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Calgary, where his research explores Indigenous entrepreneurship in the health sector, with a particular focus on the role of data in new venture creation. Andrew also holds an MBA from the University of Alberta. Before founding blueBell Village, he worked as a practicing engineer in the energy sector.
Learn About:
<ol>
<li>blueBell Village</li>
<li>blue Bell Connect</li>
<li>The Dementia Collective&nbsp;Podcast</li>
<li>Indigenous Dementia Needs</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog&nbsp;
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-how-and-why-the-system-is-broken-how-to-improve-it/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-how-and-why-the-system-is-broken-how-to-improve-it/</a>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/PcJEe6ykBIM">https://youtu.be/PcJEe6ykBIM</a> 
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the/id986940432?i=1000754789159">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the/id986940432?i=1000754789159</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GcTRczRGZXyI4VtBnCXs7">https://open.spotify.com/episode/6GcTRczRGZXyI4VtBnCXs7</a>
&nbsp;
Dementia Map&nbsp;
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/12/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the-system-is-broken-how-bluebell-intends-to-improve-it">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/3/12/what-caregiving-taught-me-about-dementia-why-the-system-is-broken-how-bluebell-intends-to-improve-it</a>
&nbsp;
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;
Contact blueBell
Website&nbsp;&nbsp; 
<a href="https://blueBellConnect.ca/">https://blueBellConnect.ca/</a>
Andrew Karesa LinkedIn &nbsp;
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykaresa/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/andykaresa/</a>
blueBell Village LinkedIn
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebellvillage/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/bluebellvillage/</a>
blueBell Village Instagram
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/bluebell_village/">https://www.instagram.com/bluebell_village/</a>
blueBell Village Facebook
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/bluebellvillage">https://www.facebook.com/bluebellvillage</a>
blueBell Village X (Twitter)
<a href="https://twitter.com/blueBellVillage">https://twitter.com/blueBellVillage</a>
blueBell Village YouTube
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/@Bluebellvillage">https://www.youtube.com/@Bluebellvillage</a>
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Contact<a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com"> </a><a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world, one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please Email Lori La Bey.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
BE A GIVER OF HOPE - SUBSCRIBE, LIKE AND SHARE OUR EPISODES Everyone is welcome on the show, so if you have a personal or professional story about dementia, caregiving, or resources you believe individuals and organizations need to know about to improve our dementia care please <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Email</a> Lori La Bey.
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