11/10/2025
๐Heartfelt Congratulations to Whoo's Caring and Andrew Whooley๐
My friend Zernul Shackleford always says to me, โAishling, people just donโt say thank you often enough.โ And I agree. So today, I want to extend my sincerest thanks and congratulations to Whoo's Caring and its incredible owner, Andrew Whooley, for entrusting me with your office and field staff during last Thursday's Alzheimerโs Disease and Dementia Care Seminar.
Having owned my own nonmedical home care agency for over ten years, I truly understand how challenging it can be to stay ahead of training and development. When I operated my company, I specialized in caring for families whose loved ones were living with various forms of dementia. It became not just my niche but my passion. After witnessing so many families navigate that journey, I made a promise to use my experience to educate and empower caregivers who so often find themselves alone in the home, unprepared for the realities of dementia care.
I also know many home care agencies hesitate to invest in their teams because of the costs, asking, โWhat if the caregivers leave?โ My answer has always been, โWhat if they stay?โ It is all about perspective, whether your cup is half empty or half full.
Our fully packed eight-hour day together was such fun! The Whoo's Caring team brought energy, openness, and humor to every moment. We shared stories, strategies, and so much laughter, which truly is the best medicine. Everyone in that room was an 'A' student in the best sense, agile, curious, and engaged. Dementia is an incredibly debilitating disease, and it truly takes a village. Families are often overwhelmed, unprepared, and unaware of what lies ahead. Sadly, many are also not ready for the end-of-life conversations that should happen early, while there is still time to make a plan that honors their loved oneโs wishes. Our caregivers are the ones on the front lines, the ones who can gently guide families through their options & resources available to them and indeed help them navigate each stage with compassion and understanding. I hope that we continue to empower our caregivers, our" troops on the ground", with the tools and knowledge.
