Episodes | willGather Podcast

Aging Solo: Planning Ahead for a Vibrant Future

Nicole Will

May 22, 2023

Aging Solo: Planning Ahead for a Vibrant Future

As the longevity revolution continues, an increasing number of individuals will find themselves in the role of solo agers.

Flourishing Together: Community and Innovation in Dementia Care

Nicole Will

May 17, 2023

Flourishing Together: Community and Innovation in Dementia Care

Allyson Schrier's life took an unexpected turn when her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia.

Transforming Lives: Maximizing Independence for Older Adults and Caregivers

Nicole Will

May 15, 2023

Transforming Lives: Maximizing Independence for Older Adults and Caregivers

How can we promote independence, maximize safety, and improve the quality of life for older adults and caregivers?

Beyond Overwhelm: Finding Balance and Support for Family Caregivers

Nicole Will

May 11, 2023

Beyond Overwhelm: Finding Balance and Support for Family Caregivers

How do we manage stress, avoid burnout, and find balance when caring for our loved ones? It's important that we find support for our...

Caregiving with Confidence: Tips and Tools for Effective Advocacy

Nicole Will

May 8, 2023

Caregiving with Confidence: Tips and Tools for Effective Advocacy

My guest today is Erin Gaylean, a published author and professional speaker. Erin is the author of the book 'Badass Advocate: Becoming the..

Caring for the One You Love: The Multifaceted Role of Spousal Caregivers

Nicole Will

May 3, 2023

Caring for the One You Love: The Multifaceted Role of Spousal Caregivers

Natalie shares how the caregiving journey changed her relationship with her husband and how she transitioned from a wife to a caregiver.

Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Sexuality and Aging

Nicole Will

May 1, 2023

Breaking the Stigma: Empowering Sexuality and Aging

My guest today is Dr. Regina Koepp, a board-certified clinical psychologist and founder of the Center for Mental Health & Aging.

The Marathon of Alzheimer's: You Are Not Alone

Nicole Will

Apr 26, 2023

The Marathon of Alzheimer's: You Are Not Alone

In her own words, Karla started a marathon called Alzheimer’s with her father and experienced all the challenges, grief, decisions, and...

The Road Trip that Connected the Dementia Caregiver Community

Nicole Will

Apr 24, 2023

The Road Trip that Connected the Dementia Caregiver Community

Her first feature film, a documentary reveals the profound burden that family caregivers shoulder as they care those with dementia.

Prevent Your Loved Ones From Being Overmedicated

Nicole Will

Apr 19, 2023

Prevent Your Loved Ones From Being Overmedicated

Dr. DeLon Canterbury, founder of Geriatx, a telehealth concierge consulting service that focuses on helping overwhelmed caregivers...

The Emotional Journey of Cancer: Insights and Guidance for Patients and Caregivers

Nicole Will

Apr 17, 2023

The Emotional Journey of Cancer: Insights and Guidance for Patients and Caregivers

My guest today is Cynthia Hayes, author of "The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer"

Talking Money with Aging Parents: Essential Conversations We Need to Have

Nicole Will

Apr 12, 2023

Talking Money with Aging Parents: Essential Conversations We Need to Have

Having a conversation about finances with our aging parents can be challenging, but it doesn’t always have to be. However, it’s important...

Nicole Will

Apr 9, 2023

Resilience, Reluctance, and Sisterhood

They share all the good, challenging, hard, humorous, and confessional moments on their podcast, Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver.

Nicole Will

Apr 5, 2023

Redefining Successful Aging

My guest today is Catherine Owens, author of "Be Your Own Hero: Senior Living Decisions Simplified" and founder of CLO Consulting,

Balancing Work, Family, and Caring for Aging Parents

Nicole Will

Apr 3, 2023

Balancing Work, Family, and Caring for Aging Parents

She is an award-winning writer, and her book, "Working Daughter: A Guide for Caring for Your Aging Parents While Earning a Living," was name

How to Advocate for Yourself in Transitions of Care

Nicole Will

Mar 29, 2023

How to Advocate for Yourself in Transitions of Care

How do we avoid miscommunication and medication errors during transitions of care? Implementation of clear communication practices and...

Veterans' Advocacy: The Role of Patriot Angels in Supporting Our Heroes

Nicole Will

Mar 27, 2023

Veterans' Advocacy: The Role of Patriot Angels in Supporting Our Heroes

Dedicated to providing funding solutions and Veterans Administration benefits navigation to Veterans, widows, families, caregivers, and comm

Caregiving with Boundaries: Finding Yourself in the Story

Nicole Will

Mar 20, 2023

Caregiving with Boundaries: Finding Yourself in the Story

This holistic approach helps caregivers gain more confidence, energy, control, and wellness in their everyday lives.

Compassionate Caregiving: Creating a Safe, Efficient, and Fulfilling Life

Nicole Will

Mar 15, 2023

Compassionate Caregiving: Creating a Safe, Efficient, and Fulfilling Life

Family caregivers often assist their loved ones with a variety of activities of daily living, such as dressing, bathing, meal preparation...

A Fashionable Approach to Safety: Bluetooth Emergency Response Devices

Nicole Will

Mar 13, 2023

A Fashionable Approach to Safety: Bluetooth Emergency Response Devices

Trelawear (Trela is Alert spelled backwards) began as a passion project aimed at solving an issue that hit close to home when my mom...