Family Caregiving | willGather Podcast

A Conversation About Hospice, Caregiving, and Hope with Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN

Nicole Will

Dec 11

A Conversation About Hospice, Caregiving, and Hope with Helen Bauer, BSN RN CHPN

My guest, Helen Bauer, has spent over 15 years as a hospice nurse, working alongside families and patients during life’s most profound...

Navigating Senior Care with Legal Insights and Heart, Rebecca Adelman, ESQ.

Nicole Will

Oct 30

Navigating Senior Care with Legal Insights and Heart, Rebecca Adelman, ESQ.

Rebecca offers guidance on navigating care transitions with empathy and foresight. Whether discussing legal protections for families...

Finding Resilience & Connection in Dementia Caregiving with Angela Lunde and Joan Carp

Nicole Will

Oct 16

Finding Resilience & Connection in Dementia Caregiving with Angela Lunde and Joan Carp

Today, Angela shares how research has shed light on the ways caregivers find resilience, how new patterns of communication can transform...

Addressing the Unique Needs of Rural Dementia Caregivers with Pam Brandon & Matthew Zuraw

Nicole Will

Oct 2

Addressing the Unique Needs of Rural Dementia Caregivers with Pam Brandon & Matthew Zuraw

we’re talking about the unique challenges faced by rural dementia caregivers—individuals who often carry the weight of caregiving with...

The Enlightened Caregiver: Redefining Caregiving with Dr. Tina Sadarangani

Nicole Will

Sep 18

The Enlightened Caregiver: Redefining Caregiving with Dr. Tina Sadarangani

How can we truly support those who are balancing careers, caring for aging parents, and raising children? Today’s guest is on the frontlines

Elder Abuse Across Cultures: The Silent Crisis with Dr. Rose Joudi

Nicole Will

Jun 12

Elder Abuse Across Cultures: The Silent Crisis with Dr. Rose Joudi

Elder Abuse Across Cultures: The Silent Crisis with Dr. Rose Joudi, Ph.D. in Psychology, Aging and Ethnic Diversity Consultant Elder...

A Collaborative Effort to Support Caregivers Caregiver Forum LIVE from ActivAge

Nicole Will

May 20

A Collaborative Effort to Support Caregivers Caregiver Forum LIVE from ActivAge

Dr. Rosemary Laird, who captivated the audience with her insights on self-care and the importance of prioritizing one's well-being, aptly ti

A Holistic Approach to Caregiving with Mary Jo Saavedra

Nicole Will

Apr 24

A Holistic Approach to Caregiving with Mary Jo Saavedra

How can we transform care into a holistic journey that not only addresses practical needs but also integrates well-being, resilience, and...

Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia with Mary Lou Falcone

Nicole Will

Feb 14

Love, Loss and Lewy Body Dementia with Mary Lou Falcone

Faced with her partner's diagnosis of Lewy Body Dementia, Mary Lou found herself in the most challenging role of her life – that of a caregi

Beyond Memory Loss: The Hidden Costs of Alzheimer's with the Alzheimer's Association & RBC Wealth Management

Nicole Will

Feb 7

Beyond Memory Loss: The Hidden Costs of Alzheimer's with the Alzheimer's Association & RBC Wealth Management

There is a critical aspect of Alzheimer's that often goes under-discussed: the financial implications.

Pages of Compassion: Live at Teepa Snow's PAC Conference

Nicole Will

Jan 28

Pages of Compassion: Live at Teepa Snow's PAC Conference

A few years ago, Nikki's life took a poignant turn when her aunt was diagnosed with Young-Onset Alzheimer's at 63. Stepping up as her...

Insights and Strategies for Sustainable Caregiving with Theresa Wilbanks

Nicole Will

Jan 24

Insights and Strategies for Sustainable Caregiving with Theresa Wilbanks

Theresa is an accomplished author, a passionate speaker, and the compassionate host of the Self-Caregiving Strategies Podcast. She founded..

From Caregiver to Innovator: Live at Teepa Snow's PAC Conference

Nicole Will

Jan 15

From Caregiver to Innovator: Live at Teepa Snow's PAC Conference

Addressing the lack of engaging and digestible TV programming for people living with dementia, Allyson collaborated with a former Apple desi

Next Chapter Care: Supporting Parents After Losing a Partner with Annalee Kruger

Nicole Will

Jan 10

Next Chapter Care: Supporting Parents After Losing a Partner with Annalee Kruger

Today, we're going to explore a deeply personal and often challenging journey many of us face: supporting an aging parent after the loss...

Empathy and Innovation in Dementia Care with Carrie Aalberts

Nicole Will

Jan 8

Empathy and Innovation in Dementia Care with Carrie Aalberts

We talk about shifting the narrative around dementia care, tackling the hard stuff, and navigating compassion and empathy.

"Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years" with Star Bradbury

Nicole Will

Jan 3

"Successfully Navigating Your Parents’ Senior Years" with Star Bradbury

How do we adequately prepare for the unexpected responsibilities that come with caring for an aging loved one?

GUIDE-ing Change: Unveiling a New Way to Deliver Dementia Care

Nicole Will

Dec 21, 2023

GUIDE-ing Change: Unveiling a New Way to Deliver Dementia Care

We share our thoughts, impressions, and insights into Guide on Improving Dementia Experience, or GUIDE Model, a program created by the U.S.

Building Trust: Nurturing Family & Senior Care Relationships with Erin Thompson

Nicole Will

Dec 20, 2023

Building Trust: Nurturing Family & Senior Care Relationships with Erin Thompson

Erin supports families by emphasizing the importance of senior living communities asking the right questions to understand the residents'...

Turning Loss into Legacy: A Parkinson’s Awareness Journey with Dr. George Ackerman

Nicole Will

Dec 18, 2023

Turning Loss into Legacy: A Parkinson’s Awareness Journey with Dr. George Ackerman

We'll delve into the nature of Parkinson's Disease, its impact on the nervous system, and the challenges faced by those diagnosed, including

Writing a New Life Narrative: A Caregiver's Story with Debbie Weiss

Nicole Will

Dec 13, 2023

Writing a New Life Narrative: A Caregiver's Story with Debbie Weiss

How does one transform life's toughest challenges into a journey of self-discovery and empowerment? My guest today, Debbie Weiss.