What does it really mean to age and receive care at home? In this episode, Nicole Will talks with Saudia Gajadhar of Comfort Keepers about caregiving, independence, and finding joy in everyday moments. Together they explore home care, family caregiving, aging in place, technology’s role in support, and how human connection helps older adults and families thrive with dignity, purpose, and peace of mind.

When love suddenly becomes responsibility, families are asked to carry far more than our systems were built to support. In this tender conversation with Shauna Sweeney, founder of tendercare, we explore what caregiving asks of us, what dignity really looks like for aging loved ones, and how one daughter transformed her father’s Alzheimer’s journey into a platform that helps families feel steadier, more prepared, and less alone.

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.

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.