McGill Cares - From Caregiver to Advocate: A Journey of Love, Learning and Purpose

Join us on September 16, 2026 at noon for the next McGill Cares webcast to support informal caregivers. During candid, 30-minute interviews with leading experts, Claire Webster explores topics related to caring for a loved one with dementia.

McGill Cares - From Caregiver to Advocate: A Journey of Love, Learning and Purpose
Varsha Bhat is an advocate for aging and caregiving, a public educator, and a technology innovation leader focused on improving the experience of aging for older adults, caregivers and families. She is the creator and host of the Aging With Dignity podcast, a community-engagement platform that amplifies caregiver experiences and older adult perspectives while fostering more open and informed conversations about aging.

Drawing on her lived experience caring for both of her parents, including her mother who lived with dementia, and a career which spanned technology startups, innovation and market expansion across North America and Europe, Varsha brings a unique perspective to the intersection of aging, healthcare, innovation and community.

During this special McGill Cares webcast, Varsha Bhat will share an honest and heartfelt perspective on the realities of caring for an aging parent. She will reflect on her experience navigating a complex healthcare system while caring for both of her parents, including the challenges of supporting a mother living with dementia, and she will offer practical strategies, thoughtful reflections and encouragement for caregivers and families. Together, Claire and Varsha will discuss how trusted information, community support and open conversations can help caregivers feel more supported and less alone.
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McGill Cares is supported by the Amelia Saputo Community Outreach for Dementia Care.

McGill Cares is an initiative of the McGill Dementia Education Program, which is funded by private donations. To contribute or for more information about our program, please visit http://www.mcgill.ca/dementia. This page also contains a link to trusted resources specific to dementia.

If you have any topics or questions that you would like us to address during our weekly webcasts, please email us at [email protected]. sm