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DementiaNation strives to amplify the voices of individuals living with dementia and their caregivers as they share their experiences, moments of joy, curiosity, and connection.
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Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
Tuesday Apr 01, 2025
What if laughter and play could help you navigate some of the toughest moments of caregiving? In this episode, we sit down with Gavin Crawford — actor, comedian, CBC radio personality, and creator of the podcast Let’s Not Be Kidding—as he shares how improv and games brought joy, connection, and lightness to his family’s journey with dementia. Plus, we chat with Kim Babcock, who discovered the power of dance and music to create meaningful moments with her mom, Ruth.
Listen in for heartwarming stories, some helpful tips, and a reminder that even in difficult times, there’s always room for laughter, creativity, play and creating moments of joy.
Credits:
Dementia Nation is funded by the Government of Canada’s New Horizons Grant for Seniors and is produced by Kristin Bartlett and Kristine White, edited by Matthew Pencer and developed by the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. The music is produced by Matthew Pencer, Robin Dann, Lindsay Owen Pierre amd musical guest Rick Levine. DementiaNation is hosted by Kristin Bartlett and Tracey Adams Thibaudeau, Active Living Program Coordinators for the Alzheimer Society of Toronto. A Special thanks to Gavin Crawford for sharing stories of his family's journey with dementia and Kim Babcock for sharing your story with us, we love you Ruth may you rest in peace.
Gavin Crawford - Let’s Not Be Kidding CBC Podcast
https://www.cbc.ca/listen/cbc-podcasts/1387-let-s-not-be-kidding-with-gavin-crawford
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1 years ago
Play is so important. I never would have thought that it’s would been so important. Love Gavin, he’s so funny and open to the need of his mom.