This Bold Journey feature profiles Los Angeles–based creator Angela Fairhurst, tracing how her path from travel journalism to caregiving reshaped her purpose and identity. The article explores the life lessons she gained while caring for her mother with dementia and how those experiences inspired her to build a more compassionate legacy through her work and storytelling.

Society tells women to fade as they age. Angela Fairhurst chose to build. After a successful career in television production and travel journalism, Angela’s life shifted when she became a caregiver for her mother during her dementia journey. What she witnessed wasn’t just memory loss — it was a profound lack of dignity. 🧠 No safe sensory tools designed for aging adults. 🧸 Plenty for children. 🏥 Clinical equipment for institutions. 💔 Nothing humane, calming, or respectful

Host Diane Carbo, RN, speaks with Angela Fairhurst, CEO and founder of Geri-Gadgets , about the profound and often undervalued role of meaningful activities in dementia care. Angela shares the personal caregiving journey with her mother that led to the creation of Geri-Gadgets—innovative, safe, and durable sensory and engagement kits. This episode is a must-listen for anyone seeking to reduce stress, manage challenging behaviors, and create joyful, meaningful connections with

In this episode of Keep It Dirty, Leslie Dowling interviews Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets ® , a company dedicated to creating safe, engaging tools for aging adults and neurodivergent individuals. Angela shares her personal journey from a successful career in television to becoming a caregiver for her mother, who suffered from Lewy body dementia. This experience inspired her to develop innovative products that enhance communication and engagement for those with cog

Unscripted conversation with Christine A. Smith and Angela Fairhurst of Geri-Gadgets®.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ucCUGjE2Jqk Welcome to this amazing interview with Ms. Angela Fairhurst - Founder & CEO @ Geri-Gadget s®, designer of Therapeutic Products for Dementia, Career TV Producer, Executive in Charge of Production, and Journalist as she takes a firm grip on Dementia in helping bridge the gaps between the affected person, their Caregivers, and families! With her creativity, ingenuity, and sheer practicality, she shares with you and me the inspiration

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In December we attended an Innovation Summit in Washington, D.C., that brought together entrepreneurs developing new products and services related to longevity, with a particular emphasis on caregiving. We had the pleasure of meeting Angela Fairhurst, founder of Geri-Gadgets ®, an innovative system of manipulative shapes that promote cognitive stimulation.  We loved hearing about Angela’s story—not just the product itself, which was inspired by her mother’s diagnosis of Lewy

https://a.co/d/dkZxh2k Over the past five years, each of us have survived both personal and professional shifts - profound changes with long-reaching impacts. In this edition, 10 short stories, covering the gamut of responses to our changing world, all share one thing in common: pivoting for the positive. Their value to personal and professional growth cannot be overstated. Inside each of us is a natural-born storyteller waiting to be released. These are their stories of bec

https://canvasrebel.com/meet-angela-fairhurst/ The founder of Geri-Gadgets®, Angela Fairhurst, created her products out of a deeply personal need—witnessing her mother's struggle with Lewy Body Dementia and the lack of suitable, engaging tools for those with cognitive impairments inspired her to fill this gap. Her mission is to enhance the lives of individuals affected by dementia by offering safe, sensory-stimulating products that foster connection and improved quality of li

https://www.nccdp.org/engaging-seniors-living-with-dementia-with-geri-gadgets/ Discover how Angela Fairhurst transformed her caregiving journey into the creation of Geri-Gadgets®, a line of innovative, sensory-engaging tools designed for those with dementia. Read the full blog post from The National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners to learn how Geri-Gadgets® are making connections easier, providing caregiver relief, and bringing more joy to memory care visits.

https://www.youtube.com/live/GJ_wDx5zrPA?si=N6v5hjPZJMT3Wq92&t=1101 The segment about Geri-Gadgets ® starts at 18:22. Being a caregiver to a parent, or loved one can be exhausting and stressful. According to a new study, it is so difficult that some caregivers are finding themselves unable to continue. Join Linda Burhan and Angela Fairhurst as they discuss the many benefits of Geri-Gadgets® for caregivers'.

Home Sweet Home is a feature appearing Mondays in McKnight’s Home Care Daily Pulse. The story focuses on a heartwarming, entertaining or quirky happening affecting the world of home care.

In the US, there are approximately 53 million adults caring for a spouse, elderly parent or relative, or special-needs child. Dementia can be an especially challenging condition for which to provide care. The link above is a list of 12 various resources to support dementia caregivers. Many of them are engaging activities focused on infusing more joy into the day for people living with dementia. When a person with dementia is meaningfully engaged throughout the day, it can he

👇 In This Video, You Will Learn: 1. What is Geri-Gadget's Fidget Gidget Bucket? 2. Key benefits for seniors with dementia. 3. Detailed overview of the five unique gadgets. 4. Cleaning and maintenance tips.

" Enhancing Dementia Caregiving with Sensory Engagement," a personal story by Angela Fairhurst.

THE GERI-GADGETS® APPROACH  Lori La Bey talks with Angela Fairhurst who is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for innovation. As the CEO and Founder of Geri-Gadgets®, Angela has carved out a niche in the realm of senior care with her groundbreaking patented products. Angela's expertise spans multiple domains; She’s a seasoned television and event producer, an Executive in Charge of Production at Fairhurst Productions, Inc., and former Executive Director of the Chambers Gr

Lori La Bey talks with Angela Fairhurst who is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for innovation. As the CEO and Founder of Geri-Gadgets®. Angela has carved out a niche in the realm of senior care with her groundbreaking patented products. Her expertise spans multiple domains; She’s a seasoned television and event producer, an Executive in Charge of Production at Fairhurst Productions, Inc, and former Executive Director of the Chambers Group, a consumer products marketing

https://www.youtube.com/live/nl0mox_FEPE Unscripted conversation with Christine A. Smith and Angela Fairhurst of Geri-Gadgets®.

The conversation centered around the development and importance of caregiver-friendly products for individuals with dementia, as well as cutting-edge products and services designed to support aging individuals in their homes.Speakers discussed the potential of AI-driven solutions to simplify and improve caregiving for aging adult caregiving, and the potential of mobile technology to enhance caregiver insights. They emphasized the need for support systems, real-time data analy