GNY EP.170 | ft. Sheila Ohstrom from Living with Dementia CNY
In this powerful episode of Good New York, host Noah Chrysler sits down with Sheila Ohstrom β president and co-founder of Living with Dementia CNY, a nonprofit organization dedicated to supporting caregivers and families across seven counties in Central New York who are navigating the challenges of dementia care.
Sheila shares the inspiring story behind the organization β from losing her own mother to vascular dementia in her twenties, to building a successful home care company with 60 employees over 15 years, to ultimately selling that business so she could devote herself fully to the nonprofit mission. Her journey is a testament to turning personal hardship into meaningful community impact.
There are exciting upcoming events from Living with Dementia CNY, including Caregiver Summits in Onondaga County (May 5th) and Madison/Oneida County (May 19th), a Heritage Hill fundraiser on June 4th, a golf tournament in September, and their big annual conference on October 29th featuring national speaker Adria Thompson of Be Like Care Consulting.
If you or someone you know is caring for a loved one with dementia, this episode is essential listening.
π Learn more & get involved: www.livingwithdementia cny.org
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π¬ Produced by ClickStream Studios: www.ClickStreamStudios.com
π’ This episode is proudly sponsored by Ads on the Go β helping businesses grow with smart, effective advertising solutions. Learn more at www.getadsonthego.com
Chapters:
0:00 β Welcome & Introduction
0:23 β About Living with Dementia CNY
1:56 β What Caregivers Experience & Common Struggles
3:56 β Does the Support Group Change Lives Over Time?
6:31 β Sheila’s Personal Story & Background
10:00 β What Is a Memory Care Cafe?
11:57 β What People Get Wrong About Dementia
13:27 β How to Prevent Dementia: Diet, Exercise & Stress
14:37 β Self-Care Strategies for Caregivers
15:59 β How to Support a Caregiver in Your Life
16:57 β How to Support Living with Dementia CNY & Upcoming Events
19:17 β Closing Remarks & Free Marketing Plan Offer
