Finding Joy Through Play: Laughter, Improv & Music in Caregiving

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 and Lindsay Owen Pierre. 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 

Photo of Kim Babcock