Episode 2

The Sandwich Generation with Christy Yates, MS

Published on: 17th April, 2021

Christy and Laura explore the "Sandwich Generation"- those that are raising children while caring for older family members. Her knowledge and research in this area is so informative and normalizing. We examine how common this is, how to talk to children about dementia, and how to support your own health during this time.

Christy Yates is the author of: "Building a Legacy of Love: Thriving in the Sandwich Generation".

You can learn more about Christy here: https://christyyates.mykajabi.com/

You can order her book here: https://christyyates.mykajabi.com/sandwich-generation

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Life on Repeat: A Dementia Caregiver Podcast

A Podcast for Dementia Caregivers

Life on Repeat is a podcast for those caring for someone with dementia. Join Laura Vaillancourt, Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist and Eldercare Coach as she explores helpful caregiving tips, practical resources and most importantly, how to care for yourself through this journey.

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Laura Vaillancourt

Laura has a unique perspective of dementia. She grew up spending time in the nursing home wing of the hospital her mother worked at in a rural community in the Pacific Northwest. She learned from a young age the importance and impact that connecting with those that have memory impairment can have. This early exposure shaped her perspective and fostered her passion and love of working with those who experience and live with dementia.

Laura is a Licensed Mental Health Counselor, Geriatric Mental Health Specialist and Eldercare Coach. She owns a group practice that specializes in serving the aging population and she has extensive experience as a consultant providing counseling, coaching and care management to families that are in the midst of making difficult decisions related to their loved one’s care and health transitions.

Laura's passion and professional experience has been working with individuals and family members that have been affected by Alzheimer’s disease and other types of dementia. She is a passionate speaker and educator on topics related to dementia and caregiving. She is the host of Life on Repeat: a Dementia Caregiver Podcast.