Erika Alini

Erika Alini, a personal finance reporter at The Globe and Mail, joins to explore the pressing challenges faced by caregivers of those with dementia. She discusses the emotional and physical hurdles that caregivers endure, highlighting feelings of isolation and exhaustion. The podcast also features innovative training simulations that help create empathy for aging individuals by allowing participants to experience their sensory and physical challenges firsthand. This conversation emphasizes the vital need for understanding and adaptive strategies in caregiving.