Podcast & Media — Book Kimberly as a Guest
Media & Press — Kimberly Diaz, RN
Trusted guidance on dementia, aging, and caregiving — before crisis hits. Kimberly Diaz, RN is a nurse, dementia consultant, certified death doula, and senior placement specialist with 25+ years of clinical experience, featured nationally and locally.
By the Numbers
- 25+ — Years in nursing & senior care
- 6+ — Press & media features
- 27+ — Educational videos published
As Seen & Heard On
- International Business Times
- 9NEWS Denver
- VoyageDenver
- ShoutOut Colorado
- America's Best in Medicine
- Dancing With Dementia™
Press
- International Business Times: Care Matters Always Seeks to Give Back Choice to Seniors — National recognition of Kimberly's mission to empower seniors with dignity and choice in their later years.
- 9NEWS Denver: Residents Told to Vacate Memory Care in 30 Days After Sale — Kimberly served as a quoted senior-care advocate in this consumer investigative report on a Broomfield memory care sale.
- VoyageDenver: Rising Stars: Meet Kimberly Diaz of Westminster — The story behind her 27-year nursing career and the grandparents who inspired her life's work in dementia care.
- ShoutOut Colorado: Meet Kimberly Dawn Diaz | Senior Concierge Services — A closer look at her path from trauma and hospice nursing to founding Care Matters Always.
- America's Best in Medicine: Recognized Healthcare Provider Profile — Profiled among leading U.S. healthcare professionals for her work in dementia care and senior care navigation.
- Your Digital Wall: Transforming Senior Care: Innovative Services Launch — A recap of Kimberly's newest offerings across Care Matters, the Caregiver Registry, and Caring Minds training.
Watch — Senior Care Corner
- Placing a Loved One in a Senior Community Isn't Giving Up
- How Caregivers Can Handle Concerns With Communities Without Conflict
- Why Caring for a Parent Who Hurt You Feels So Complicated
- What Is the SLUMS Test? Screening Explained for Caregivers
- The Invisible Symptoms of Parkinson's Disease
- Are Microplastics Causing Dementia?
Listen — Guest Appearances
- EP 32: End of Life and Family Trauma (Unraveled and Rising Podcast): When end of life happens for loved ones, families are left unprepared, conflicted, and overwhelmed at one of the most vulnerable moments of life. Kimberly Diaz, RN, explains what hospice care is, how it works, and why many families are often not fully informed.
- EP 22: Dementia Is Reshaping Families — What We Can Do Now (Unraveled and Rising Podcast): In this powerful episode, we dive into the Dementia Wave — a sweeping shift that is transforming American families, workplaces, and entire communities. Discover how dementia is reshaping our society and what we can do to respond with wisdom rather than fear.
Unraveled and Rising — Her Own Show
Because sometimes you have to fall apart to come back whole. Co-hosted with Michelle Kavanaugh & Terry de Aragon — candid conversations on trauma, healing, and rising through life's hardest transitions.
Listen on: Spotify | Apple Podcasts | YouTube | Website
Read
IMPACT: Inspiring Stories on How Heart-Centered Entrepreneurs Impact the World — Kimberly is a contributing author in this #1 Amazon bestseller — a collection of 43 stories from mission-driven founders. Her chapter shares her personal journey through resilience, purpose, and the calling that led her to create Care Matters Always.
Credentials
- RN — Registered Nurse, College of DuPage
- CADDCT — Certified Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia Care Trainer
- CDP — Certified Dementia Practitioner
- TIC — Trauma Informed Consultant
- Death Doula — Certified End-of-Life Doula / Death Midwife
- Placement Specialist — Certified Senior Placement Specialist
- Wellness Coach — Certified Health & Wellness Coach
- Board Member — The Senior Hub
Podcast Guest One-Sheet — Kimberly Diaz, RN
Kimberly Diaz, RN is a dementia specialist, certified placement consultant, and end-of-life doula with 20+ years of nursing experience. She founded Caring Minds to help families navigate dementia care with clarity, confidence, and compassion.
Fast Facts
- Years of Experience: 25+
- Families Helped: 500+
- Speaking Engagements: 100+
- Podcast Appearances: 25+
Key Topics She Can Discuss
- Dementia education and communication
- Caregiver wellness and burnout prevention
- Facility placement guidance
- End-of-life planning and hospice
- Family dynamics in caregiving
Suggested Interview Questions
- 1. What's the biggest misconception families have about dementia?
- 2. How do you help families move from 'chaos to compassion'?
- 3. What are the warning signs that a caregiver is burning out?
- 4. When is it time to consider professional care—and how do families know?
- 5. What's your approach to communicating with someone who has dementia?
- 6. How do you help families prepare for end-of-life with dementia?
- 7. What's the most rewarding part of your work as a dementia specialist?
- 8. How can employers better support employees who are caregivers?
- 9. What's one thing you wish every family knew about dementia care?
- 10. What role does faith or spirituality play in dementia care?
- 11. How has your nursing background shaped your approach to consulting?
- 12. What's your advice for someone just beginning the dementia journey with a loved one?
She Can Tailor Content For
- Faith-based communities
- Healthcare and medical teams
- Corporate HR and employee wellness
- Senior living communities
- Family caregiver support groups
Technical Details
- Available for 30–60 min interviews
- Professional audio setup
- Video-ready (Zoom, Riverside, etc.)
- Flexible scheduling
Why Book Kimberly?
Kimberly brings real-world expertise, relatable storytelling, and actionable insights that resonate with audiences. She makes complex medical topics accessible and provides genuine value to listeners. Engaging & relatable, clinically accurate, delivers actionable takeaways, and covers flexible topics.
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