KupunaWiki Radio Show Episode 10/03/2026 | Rachael shared her journey as a gerontologist, from starting her blog to turning her experiences into a book and eventually building her professional practice. She discussed what it is like to care for someone living with dementia and how understanding a person’s background can help caregivers provide more compassionate, personalized support. Rachael shared practical approaches for daily care, including creative activity boxes, maintaining consistent routines, acknowledging small accomplishments, and encouraging meaningful interaction to help reduce loneliness. She also emphasized that asking for help is important and that dementia care requires hands-on, human connection and guidance from people who understand the unique needs of each individual.
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