Familiar Touch is a powerful, award-winning film that reimagines aging, caregiving, and dementia through an honest, collaborative lens. In this episode, filmmaker Sarah Friedland, actress Kathleen Chalfant, and the Villa Gardens team share how they brought this story to life. Family caregivers will see their own journey reflected—with dignity, creativity, and the reminder that they are not alone.

Honored to serve as a speaker, jury member & award presenter at SilverEco in Cannes—an unforgettable gathering of global changemakers in aging care. The conversations, the awards (crafted by people living with dementia!), and the shared purpose left me inspired. Join us this year: Oct 20–21, 2025. Submit by June 15 or attend to connect, learn, and lead in the future of care.

Dr. Francesca Falzarano, founder of the Falzarano Family Caregiver Lab at USC, joins us to explore how her personal caregiving journey inspired groundbreaking research into dementia care. From grief and identity to technology and connection, we discuss how caregiving changes us—and how research can truly serve caregivers. This episode is a powerful look at turning loss into impact and rethinking the future of dementia support.

Caregiving can feel like an identity that eclipses everything else. In this heartfelt conversation, Nikki Nurse shares her 12-year journey caring for her mom with early-onset dementia and Alzheimer’s. She opens up about balancing self-care, navigating grief, and redefining caregiving beyond sacrifice. Nikki discusses sustainable self-care, emotional resilience, and how caregivers can reclaim their confidence and embrace permission to be seen and celebrated.

Caregiving takes more than time—it takes heart, strength, and emotional resilience. In this powerful conversation with Dr. Barry J. Jacobs, we explore the hidden toll caregiving can take on identity, mental health, and relationships. Barry shares practical advice for managing stress and guilt, reclaiming meaning, and building systems that truly support caregivers. A must-listen for anyone navigating the caregiving journey.

Dr. Charlotte Yeh, a nationally recognized healthcare leader and advocate for healthy aging, joins us to explore how we can reimagine care for older adults. With over 30 years in emergency medicine, policy, and innovation, she shares insights on resilience, emotional well-being, and person-centered healthcare. Learn how Dr. Yeh is helping organizations create systems where older adults thrive with dignity, compassion, and purpose.

U.S. News & World Report announced its 2025 Best Senior Living ratings, naming 1,894 communities based on 450,000+ survey responses. In this episode, Liz Pearce, Product Director for Senior Living, joins the willGather Podcast to share how the rankings are created, what families should know, and how these ratings help older adults and caregivers find trusted, compassionate senior living options nationwide.

Why do people with dementia refuse care? Learn how communication, environment & compassion can reduce resistance—with Adria Thompson.

Hear from older adults at The Trails of Orono as they share honest reflections on aging, care, dignity, and what truly matters most.

Discover what caregiver support is helping families navigate senior care with ease, clarity, and compassion—when it matters most.

Norman Harris is redefining healthcare—making caregiving cool, advocacy essential, and aging remarkable. Tune in for insight & inspiration!

Caregiving often sneaks up on us. Nicole àBeckett & Dr. Shruti Roy share their journeys & insights on navigating this unseen role

Carlos L. Olivas III shares the raw realities of caregiving, Alzheimer’s advocacy, and the power of art in navigating love and loss.

Living well with dementia is possible. Hear firsthand stories of resilience, advocacy & purpose from those redefining life after diagnosis.

Sneak peek of Gather Darlings! 💛 Veronica Shanklin on caregiving, burnout, community & Wine, Women, and Dementia. Listen now! 🎙️

Actor & filmmaker Katie Prentiss shares how caregiving, loss, and midlife unraveling led her to create Wake Up, Maggie. Listen now!

Advocate and caregiver Aisha Adkins shares how storytelling, policy, and community are transforming support for caregivers of color.

As the year comes to a close, I want to pause and say thank you. Your support, listens, shares, and heartfelt messages mean everything to me

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My guest, Helen Bauer, has spent over 15 years as a hospice nurse, working alongside families and patients during life’s most profound...