Sheila Keene-Lund's Reflections on Cultural Roots and the Art of Dementia Care

Send us FAN MAIL text, include your cell# for a replyAs Sheila Keene-Lund recounts her early years amidst the colorful backdrop of the Caribbean, you'll find yourself transported to the sights and sounds that shaped her formidable spirit. Our conversation with Sheila unfolds an intimate sliver of history, from the Cuban revolution to the sun-soaked shores of St. Lucia, and the spiritual awakening that followed her harrowing brushes with death. Through her vivid storytelling, Sheila illustrates the power of culture, place, and personal evolution, inviting us to explore the ways in which our origins forge the paths we tread.Care-giving for a loved one with Alzheimer's can be a profound journey of love, loss, and unexpected growth. I bare my soul about the highs and lows of this experience, revealing how self-development and spiritual insights have been my anchors in the turbulent sea of care-giving. We delve into the hard-hitting reality of caregiver stress and the necessity of self-care through nutrition and community support. The lessons from "Empower Caregiver Sky to Dementia" promise not just solace but also empowerment for those walking this path.In our candid exploration of end-of-life care, I share personal anecdotes and hard-earned wisdom that will soon find a place in the addendum to my book. We tackle the labyrinth of regulations and the pressing need for comprehensive dementia care guidance. These conversations underscore the resilience inherent in our human connections, even as dementia tries to cloud them. It's a heartfelt reminder of the beauty that persists in life's final chapters, aiming to offer solace and practical advice to those facing the complexities of care-giving.Villages Vitality Listeners, I've got some good news for you. In season 8 most new episodes will released as both audio & video versions. Videos on Apple Podcasts, Busssprout.com and YouTube. If you're listening via our Buzzsprout feed, you can ask questions via the Fan Mail button or leave me comments as a text or in our new feature, you can send it as a voicemail. If you'd like a response, make sure you leave your name, email address and cell phone number.Support the showVillages Vitality Senior Life Unscripted is Produced & Directed by Mike RothA new episode will be released most Fridays at 9 AMDirect all questions and comments to [email protected] you know a someone who should appear on the show, please contact us at:  [email protected]