Katie Brandt’s life changed when her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration at the age of 29. What began as heartbreak became advocacy. Now Director at the MGH Frontotemporal Disorders Unit and Founder of Katie Brandt Advocacy, she shares how caregivers become detectives, why early diagnosis matters, and how love and purpose can transform even the hardest stories.

Kelsey Cook is a nationally touring comedian with specials on Hulu and YouTube, but off stage she’s a daughter caring for her mom with Frontotemporal Dementia. In this episode, Kelsey shares her caregiving journey, early signs, the trauma of crisis moments, and finding healing through humor and advocacy. We talk about resilience, community, and how storytelling can bring hope when life takes a turn you never expected.

When caregiving became Andrea Suchin’s world overnight, her husband diagnosed at 54 with frontotemporal dementia, sleepless nights and overwhelming stress became her reality. Out of that pain, she and her sister created Wuggle™, a deep touch pressure sleep cap and mask designed to bring calm and rest. In this episode, Andrea shares her story of resilience, innovation, and how better sleep can transform the caregiver journey.

At 85, Jean Ketcham is proving that aging isn’t about slowing down, it’s about turning up the volume on life. As the fearless voice behind Aging But Dangerous, Jean talks about skydiving, style, friendship, caregiving, and even the importance of pleasure and sexual wellness as we age. With her sass, spirit, and unfiltered honesty, Jean reminds us that fun, curiosity, and confidence don’t retire with age, they only grow stronger.

When Gary Anderson was diagnosed with Frontotemporal Dementia, life changed forever for his wife, Nanci, and daughter, Lindsay. In this heartfelt conversation, they share the long road to a diagnosis, the struggles of living with FTD, and the love that carried them through. Together, they created Gary’s FUB Team to honor his legacy, raise awareness, and support others. Their story is one of grief, resilience, and what love leaves behind.

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.

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.

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.

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 a caregiver for her mom living with Alzheimer's, she’s made it her mission to shift the narrative—to show that caring for others doesn’t

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