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Island Treasures
Island Treasures began as a platform for caregivers with its guests sharing their stories to encourage, provide insights, and resources to support those in the midst of caregiving. With over 100 heartfelt episodes, it reminded caregivers they were not alone, as it uplifted voices of wisdom, empowerment, and compassion. In October 2025 Island Treasures enters a new chapter.
This relaunched season explores life after caregiving—the transitions, transformations, and moments that follow with former caregivers sharing how they have transitioned into their next chapter.
In addition to these heartfelt episodes addressing life after caregiving, from time to time we will celebrate the treasures of Vancouver Island with an episode highlighting a place or experience unique to Vancouver Island—after all that’s where the podcast calls home.
Whether you’re just beginning to rediscover life beyond caregiving or caregiving is part of your distant past, Island Treasures offers stories that we trust will resonate with you and inspire you as you move forward after caregiving. Or if you’re curious about Vancouver Island and want to hear more about the people and places that make it special, we’re delighted to have you join us for those episodes as well.
Please note: the original episodes remain available and provide a rich archive of support for caregivers. This new season simply expands the journey.
Island Treasures
Caregiving Unveiled True Purpose for an Encore Career
Bill Cohen recently received the “Male Caregiving Voice of the Year” award and when you listen to his caregiving story in this episode and how caregiving unveiled a new purpose which is now providing him with an encore career you may understand why he was selected.
Bill was his mother’s caregiver after Hurricane Katrina struck in 2005 and took away her home. First, he stepped in as her long-distance caregiver and then when she was able to move to be closer to Bill in the Pacific Northwest he became her primary caregiver all while juggling caregiving with his work commitments.
Bill’s mother had Alzheimer’s disease, and Bill found helpful resources along the way through the Alzheimer’s Association which led to him attending a support group. As time progressed, he became the support group’s facilitator which led to hosting memory cafes and learning of more helpful resources which he now shares with other caregivers.
Bill is the owner of Cohen Caregiving Support Consultants LLC, and is a Certified Senior Advisor (CSA)®, caregiving support consultant, elder mediator, volunteer and advocate for a cure for Alzheimer's disease. He helps folks manage their caregiving journeys with their care partners who are living with dementia. He speaks to organizations and meetings, and facilitates the caregiving support groups, both in person or virtually.
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