In this deeply personal episode, Nicole shares the life experiences that have shaped her over the past year, from supporting her best friend after a life-changing accident to reflecting on her grandmother's journey with dementia. She also shares her new role at Rendever, why social health matters, the launch of The Future of Community, and why caregiving, connection, and community remain at the heart of everything she does.

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.

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.