The Upside to Aging

Let's Talk, Aging: Valoria Walker on Advanced Care Planning and the Role of an End of Life Doula

The Upside to Aging is excited to present the Let's Talk, Aging! Series. Our featured guest this week is Valoria Walker. Valoria is an end of life doula and business owner of Doula by Destiny. Websites mentioned: Website: www.doulabydestiny.com Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/valoriawalker/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/agingadultservices Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/doulabydestiny/ Follow the Upside to Aging: Website: https://www.theupsidetoaging.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpsidetoAging Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theUpsidetoAging Preorder your copy of Caregiving Both Ways today at Amazon.com, Apple Books, Barnes and Noble, and INDIEBOUND!

Let's Talk, Aging! Mike Belleville on Living Beyond Lewy Body Dementia

The Upside to Aging is excited to present the Let's Talk, Aging! Series. Our featured guest this week is Mike Belleville. Mike was diagnosed with younger-onset Alzheimer’s disease in2013 at age 52. In 2016, his diagnosis was changed to dementia with Lewy bodies. Prior to the diagnosis, Mike was employed as a senior technician for Verizon. His job responsibilities included maintaining network and telecommunications circuits and training new hires. Websites mentioned: The Alzheimer's Association - Massachusetts Chapter https://www.alz.org/manh Dementia Action Alliance - https://daanow.org Dementia Alliance International - https://www.dementiaallianceinternational.org Dementia Mentors - https://www.dementiamentors.org Follow the Upside to Aging: Website: https://www.theupsidetoaging.com Twitter: https://twitter.com/UpsidetoAging Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theUpsidetoAging