Balancing the Personal and Professional in Dementia Care

For Michala Gibson, creating empowering environments for people living with dementia is both a professional and personal mission. As the co-founder of Prairie Elder Care in Overland Park, Kan., Gibson has built a unique farmhouse setting for elders living with Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia — complete with a garden and farm animals. She also serves as a family caregiver for her husband, Jim, who was diagnosed with young onset Alzheimer’s just last year. She joins the podcast to discuss her journey through dementia care as both a visionary professional leader and loving family member, providing inspiration for anyone who has walked a similar path. Learn more about Prairie Elder Care: https://www.prairieeldercare.com/ Watch a recent CFI webinar with Michala: https://thegreenhouseproject.org/projects/community-innovations-when-professional-becomes-personal/