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.