# From Engineer to Advocate: Building Community-Driven Dementia Solutions

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Podcast: [Advancing Healthcare Through Simulation](https://stenobird.com/podcast/advancing-healthcare-through-simulation-7223116)
Published: 2025-11-13T14:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

In this episode of Advancing Health Care Through Simulation , host Lisa George speaks with Andrew Karesa , Founder and CEO of blueBell Village , a community dedicated to redefining dementia and memory care through relationship‑focused services and interprofessional collaboration. Andrew shares the personal story that inspired Bluebell Village, beginning with his grandmother’s Alzheimer’s journey. He explains how his vision for a dementia village evolved into Connect , a digital platform that brings caregivers, families, and service providers together to offer coordinated and culturally appropriate care. Their conversation explores the realities of caregiving, the innovation gaps in dementia support, and the urgent need to design systems that respect personal independence and cultural context. Andrew’s work reflects the growing movement toward care models that prioritize relationships, empathy, and inclusion. About: NAIT Centre for Advanced Medical Simulation – Visit This series was produced by Road 55 in Edmonton, Alberta – Learn more at: road55.ca

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