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Caregiver ChatsBest of Caregiver Chats: Understanding Care Options with Nicole WillIn this episode, we’re bringing back a fan-favorite conversation with aging advocate and fellow podcaster Nicole Will, host of the Will Gather podcast. As families gather for the holidays, many begin to notice changes in their aging loved ones—and questions about care often follow. Dr. Lakelyn and Nicole walk through the full continuum of care, from aging in place to assisted living and hospice, and share why planning ahead can help reduce stress and prevent crisis-driven decisions. Whether you’re exploring care for the first time or revisiting options, this episode offers compassionate guidance and real-life tips to hel...
2025-11-1049 min
HealthTech2Care PodcastS1E36: Connecting Seniors, Caregivers, & Smart Home Tech | HealthTech2Care Podcast With Bert FernandezHealthTech2Care Podcast featuring Jim Conti, Head of Partnerships at HomeSight & Nicole Will, Executive Advisor to HomeSight & Founder of willGather Jim Conti (Guest): 🌐 HomeSight: https://www.vantiva.com/homesight/solution-overview 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jimconti1 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@HomeSightCare Nicole Will (Guest): 🌐 willGather: https://www.willgather.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicole-will-willgather 📺 YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@willGather Bert Fernandez (Host): 🌐 HealthTech2Care: https://www.healthtech2care.com 🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bert-fer...
2025-10-0637 min
Bond&Devick's Beyond the Numbers PodcastJoyful AgingBrittany Metzig, Financial Advisor with Bond&Devick, and Nicole Will, Founder of willGather, talk about redefining what it means to grow older.From breaking stereotypes to finding purpose in retirement, they explore how joy can be built, reclaimed, and celebrated at every stage of life. Because aging isn’t a decline—it’s a deepening.
2025-09-0335 min
Bond&Devick's Beyond the Numbers PodcastPlanning for the UnpredictableBrittany Metzig, Financial Planner with Bond&Devick, and Nicole Will, Founder of willGather, have a conversation about preparing for life’s uncertainties—without losing sight of what matters.From health and financial planning to emotional resilience and legacy building, we explore how thoughtful preparation can reduce stress, support loved ones, and help you live with confidence in an unpredictable world.
2025-09-0336 min
The Red Wagon Estate Planning & Elder Law ShowCompassion and Connection: Providing Support for Dementia CaregiversJoin Jeffrey Bellomo as he discusses caring for the dementia caregiver with Carrie Aalberts, also known as Dementia Darling. If you're a caregiver, it's important to understand that your work matters, your health matters, and you are not alone. ONLINE RESOURCES Dementia Darling - https://www.dementiadarling.com/ Teepa Snow - https://teepasnow.com/ Dementia Careblazers - https://careblazers.com/ and https://www.youtube.com/c/DementiaCareblazers Be Light Care - https://www.belightcare.com/ Hilarity for Charity - www.wearehfc.org National...
2025-08-2826 min
The Move In Senior Living MarketingCare Partnership in Action: Centering the Family in Senior Living Marketing with Nicole WillThis episode of The Move In dives into family caregiving with guest Nicole Will. The conversation explores caregivers' everyday challenges and why understanding their needs is critical for the senior living industry.
Nicole shares her perspective on the overlap of personal and professional caregiving, the role technology can play in easing burdens, and the importance of empathy in how organizations communicate and market. The discussion highlights the power of caregiver training, the necessity of community support, and the trust that must be built to serve families well.
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2025-08-2651 min
Gather DarlingsGATHER | Younger-Onset Dementia with Patti LaFleur, Lorenzo's HouseIn this heartwarming episode, we are joined by sunshine in the form of a person, Patti LaFleur! Patti shared the very personal and impactful mission of Lorenzo's House, a nonprofit dedicated to supporting families navigating younger-onset dementia. Founded in 2021, Lorenzo's House is leading the way of support for families facing this challenging and often isolating journey. The organization's core mission is powerful and personal: to shift the narrative from isolation to connection, from stigma to strength, and from darkness to light! Key highlights of Lorenzo's House include: - Holistic Support Model: Offering virtual and in-person...
2024-12-1440 minGather DarlingsNational Family Caregivers Month | Honoring Dementia CaregiversIn this episode of "Gather Darlings," host Carrie, known as Dementia Darling, honors National Family Caregivers Month by shining a light on the incredible work of dementia caregivers! Carrie shares a comprehensive list of essential resources for dementia caregivers, including the Alzheimer's Association, Teepa Snow's Positive Approach to Care, and the Family Caregiver Alliance, among others. These organizations provide vital support, educational programs, and community connections that can make a significant difference in caregivers' lives. The episode also addresses mental health and self-care, encouraging caregivers to join support groups, seek professional help when needed, and practice mindfulness techniques. Carrie...
2024-11-1521 minGather DarlingsBRING YOUR BESTIE | Go-Mo girls—Sandra and Diana Gonzalez-Morett, Filmmaker & Caregivers We’re diving deep with the Go-Mo girls—Sandra and Diana Gonzalez-Morett—two badass sisters who turned their caregiving story into advocacy and art with their film Pedacito de Carne. After 7 years as full-time caregivers for their mom, Diana, they’re here to spill on the highs, the heartbreaks, and the bonds that only sisters could handle. From navigating FTD (Frontotemporal Degeneration) to finding joy, love, and even play in the darkest of times, these women are redefining what it means to care and live fully. Tune in for sharing of resilience, sisterhood, mental health, ADHD and why self-care is the ul...
2024-11-011h 22
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastDementia with DementiaDarling, VoiceLove and Loop VillageIn this episode, we discussed dementia and brain health as important aspects of aging and health. We heard from DementiaDarling Carrie Aalberts, an advocate in the dementia landscape, which addresses the needs of 1 in 3 older adults (somewhere between seven and 11 million).Gabriela Pelin of VoiceLove shared about their “voice communications enabler” for dementia patients in ICU, now in pilot programs at both Vanderbilt and Texas A&M Longevity Center. We also heard from Margo Merrick of LOOP Village, an online content engagement platform handling 120 events per month.Margot was excited to be collaborating with...
2024-10-2949 minGather DarlingsDARLINGS | Europe Trip Recap with Adria ThompsonOn this episode of Gather Darlings, Nicole Will, Carrie Aalberts, and Adria Thompson are sharing all about their European adventures! From diving into The Hogeweyk dementia village, to Adria’s epic journey with Walk the Talk in Spain, we’re sharing all the stories of care and connection. Oh, and did we mention Cannes? We hit the SilverEco conference hard—panels, awards, and jury duty! It’s all here, and trust us, caregivers and healthcare pros, you don’t want to miss this. Darlings, we’re going global! To watch the webinar with Viking Pure Solutions of...
2024-10-181h 12Gather DarlingsGATHER | Real Talk with Nikki Nurse: Self-Care, Boundaries, and Caregiver SurvivalGet ready to dive deep with Nikki Nurse—she's not just a caregiver, she's a powerhouse voice changing the game for family caregivers everywhere. Nikki is all about living your best life, even when you’re up to your elbows in the everyday hustle. She’ll help you find the small moments that matter, push you to pause, and teach you how to heal from the inside out. Nikki keeps it real about the importance of self-care, setting boundaries, and prioritizing your mental and financial health when caregiving becomes your full-time job. Nikki gets it: caregiving isn’t easy...
2024-10-041h 12
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastWellness Strategies from Podcasters and Online CreatorsWellness is a holistic, personalized endeavor. For caregivers, it’s literally the “fuel” for a long marathon - covering physical health (movement, sleep, nutrition), mental/emotional resilience, purpose and intention, finances, safe environments, and strong social ties. Our guests - podcasters and online creators in the aging, longevity, and caregiving landscape - expanded on incorporating the multi-faceted elements of wellness into our daily lives.Nicole Will (willGather): Spotlighted past shows addressing a wide range of topics, such as dementia resources, working-caregiver advocacy, brain-healthy nutrition, movement & neuroplasticity, and toxin-reduced environments.Josef Katz (Prime Life Podcast...
2024-09-2146 min
Rethinking Aging Club PodcastSelf-Care through Communications, Journaling, and Creative ArtsIn celebration of National Self-Care Day and National Wellness Month, this episode highlights innovative platforms and creative approaches to self-care for aging adults and those who care for them.We learned about a dynamic platform that offers accessible entertainment, communication, and wellness activities for older adults and their caregivers, as well as the power of art in self-care, and how engaging with art (whether actively creating or passively consuming) stimulates the creative brain and leads to improved mind-body awareness and a meditative effect.We also discussed an Alexa-based app designed to combat loneliness, and found...
2024-09-1959 minGather DarlingsBRING YOUR BESTIE | Our Besties: Friendship, Caregiving, and the Power of Showing Up30 Years of Friendship, Laughter, and Life Lessons. What do our best friends have to say about us? Our work? We talk all about how to show up as a friend, maintaining support and love over distance and how in our caregiving we need community and to know we are not alone. This is the episode to encourage and support you. "A best friend is more than just a friend; they are the person who knows your soul and holds it with gentle, unconditional love." Thank you, Katie McDonald and Kelsey McFarland, we wouldn't b...
2024-09-061h 26Gather DarlingsGATHER | Andrea Hughes, Caregiver, Author and Speaker @itsandreakrystalWe LOVED this conversation with Andrea Hughes. She shares with us the story of care for her mom with young-onset Alzheimer’s, discovering self-compassion, how to find the support you need, and the ways she empowers other caregivers through her sharing and vulnerability. Focusing on joy, being creative, staying present in the moments, and bringing playfulness in the care has enriched Andrea’s life in many ways. Her mom bought Andrea her first journal when she was 7 years old. She's also share with us how this practice has been her life’s reflection on the raw, real, heartb...
2024-08-231h 01Gather DarlingsQ & A | Some of Carrie's Favorite ResourcesWelcome to our Q & A. Carrie is sharing some of her favorite resources! Dependable Daughter University of Nevada Reno: Dementia Self Management Guide Book National Council of Dementia Minds Cleveland Clinic Self-Care at Sea Check them out and we'll be doing more of these recommendations! We'd love for you to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us on Instagram HERE and Join our Facebook Group HERE. Come as yo...
2024-08-0918 minGather DarlingsDARLINGS | Summer Catch-Up, European Tour, Caregiver Education OpportunitiesCatch up with Carrie and Nicole as they share all about what they’ve been up to this summer, their European tour, caregiver education opportunities and Self-Care at Sea with other amazing caregiver advocates! Iowa Healthcare Associatation Dementia Care Conference: https://iowahealthcare.org/ Self-Care at Sea: https://www.funseas.com/self-care VALA: https://www.valainfo.org/ Think Tank: https://www.thinktankleadership.com/
2024-07-2635 minGather DarlingsBRING YOUR BESTIE | Maria Kent Beers and Rachael Martinez, co-founders of Remember Me and the Remember Me podcastWelcome to our Bestie series with Maria Kent Beers and Rachael Martinez, co-founders of Remember Me and the Remember Me podcast. These two incredible women's paths crossed in the most extraordinary way: Rachael, from Los Angeles, a trained marriage and family therapist, and Maria, living in Boston, found each other while caregiving for their parents, both diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia (FTD). We talk all about friendship in caregiving, how they met and how their shared mission is changing lives. Don't miss this one!! Launching in the Summer of 2020, The Remember Me Podcast was founded by M...
2024-07-1254 minGather DarlingsGATHER | Veronica Shanklin, Caregiver, CEO & Founder of Dementia Care WarriorsToday, we get to spend time with the wonderful, Veronica Shanklin! Veronica is a dedicated full-time caregiver who has been taking care of her mom and late grandmother for over a decade. Living her best life in Chicago, she finds herself coming home to visit her mom, who was caring for her grandmother. Discover how her experiences led her to create the non-profit, Dementia Care Warriors and bring light and love to younger caregivers while disrupting the space with new ways to bring the community together. We celebrate the spirit of hope and community of De...
2024-06-281h 00Gather DarlingsBONUS | Global Innovations in Aging: SilverEco Ageing Well International FestivalWhat does it take to create a global movement that champions the well-being of our aging population? Joining us today is Jérôme Pigniez, founder and president of On-Medio and SilverEco.org, the premier portal for the Silver Economy sector. With decades of experience in demographic transition and technologies for autonomy, Jérôme has become a leading voice in aging well. His work spans speaking at international conferences, authoring influential reports, and guiding companies through the complexities of this vital industry. Today, we talk about the Silver Economy, and how exploring innovation and dedication come together to suppo...
2024-06-1720 minGather DarlingsQ & A | Part 1: What is Your Biggest Challenge in Caregiving from Family CaregiversCarrie and Nicole answer your questions. Today, we are answering and highlighting questions family caregivers have about what their biggest challenges are in caregiving. We dive into questions from listeners around: Being able to not take my mom out of fear she will not want to return to her memory care community. Getting my mother-in-law to bathe and even use body wash. Feeding my mom. Resources mentioned for families- visit @belightcare @zinnia-tv https://neotein.com/ We'd love for you to subscribe, rate and review! F...
2024-06-1429 minGather DarlingsGATHER | Changing the World One Video at a Time with Adria Thompson, Speech-Language Pathologist & Founder of Be Light Care ConsultingAdria Thompson joins us today to share her heart for care and about all the things...We truly look up to Adria, she is one of our inspirations. We are so thankful for her friendship and we are excited to cheer her on as she touches many lives. What is a dementia educator and influencer? How she feels about being in the public eye? How she makes her videos? What is it like to go viral? What are the most asked questions that families and caregivers ask Adria?
2024-05-311h 24Gather DarlingsDARLINGS | Introductions & 1st Tangents: Meet Carrie & NicoleMeet Carrie and Nicole! Find out... How did they meet? Why they decided to do this podcast? Lot's of fun conversation and laughs. Thank you so much for being here!! We'd love for you to subscribe, rate and review! Follow us on Instagram HERE and Join our Facebook Group HERE. Come as you are! We are not medical professionals and are not providing any medical advice. If you have any medical questions, we recommend that you talk with a medical...
2024-05-311h 09Gather DarlingsWhat is Gather Darlings?!Welcome to "Gather Darlings" with Carrie Aalberts BS, MS aka Dementia Darling and Nicole Will aka willGather - the podcast where we kick back, let loose, and dive headfirst into the untamed, unfiltered world of caregiving. This isn’t your grandma's tea party—unless your grandma likes to spill the tea with a glass of wine in one hand and unapologetic truths in the other. So listen while you’re driving, doing the dishes, working, or if you got lucky in your favorite chair, whether it’s a loveseat, or a rocking chair, and make yourself comfortable. It’s alwa...
2024-05-1602 min
Episodes - Fading Memories PodcastThe Dream Team: Family Caregivers & Senior Living Staff
The Dream Team: Family Caregivers & Senior Living Staff Partner for Success
Caring for a senior loved one can be a rewarding yet demanding experience. This episode explores the powerful impact of collaboration (alternative keywords: teamwork, partnership) between family caregivers and senior living staff. Discover how working as a united team (alternative keyword: collaborative care) benefits everyone involved:
Family Caregivers Gain Support: Learn how senior living professionals offer invaluable expertise) and resources to alleviate caregiver stress and empower informed decision-making.
Seniors Receive Comprehensive Care: Explore how collaboration ensures coordinated care to senior care, addressing all aspects of w...
2024-03-1900 min
The Whole Care NetworkDiscover Anxiety Health Care Stress Reductions TechniquesDiscover Anxiety, Health & Care Stress Reduction Techniques. Dementia caregiver burnout is as much as health issue as anxiety, heart disease or depression. In fact, caregiving can create many of those issues in caregivers. Looking into the fundamental needs of dementia caregivers you'll discover that they need most is understanding and support. Coping strategies for dementia involve a multifaceted approach, ranging from creating routines with your loved one to reaching out for information and support. The journey is challenging, but there are effective ways to decrease caregiver stress.
To provide deeper insights, we discuss the importance of self-forgiveness...
2024-01-2054 min
Episodes - Fading Memories PodcastDiscover Anxiety, Health & Care Stress Reduction Techniques
Discover Anxiety, Health & Care Stress Reduction Techniques. Dementia caregiver burnout is as much as health issue as anxiety, heart disease or depression. In fact, caregiving can create many of those issues in caregivers. Looking into the fundamental needs of dementia caregivers you'll discover that they need most is understanding and support. Coping strategies for dementia involve a multifaceted approach, ranging from creating routines with your loved one to reaching out for information and support. The journey is challenging, but there are effective ways to decrease caregiver stress.
To provide deeper insights, we discuss the importance of self-forgiveness...
2024-01-1654 min
Caregiver Chats10: Care Options & Considerations with Nicole WillDr. Lakelyn explores the various options for care that are available for aging adults. She is joined by fellow podcaster and aging advocate Nicole Will, who discusses these options with Dr. Lakelyn and what family caregivers should consider when making care decisions.
Episode highlights include:
- Why it’s important to plan ahead for care
- Options available for care across the care continuum
- Important considerations when planning and selecting care
- Resources to help with planning
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2023-10-1557 min
CanopyIQEp. 12: Creating a support ecosystem for caregivers with Nicole WillIn episode 12 of the CanopyIQ Podcast, Host Adam Wilensky welcomes Nicole Will of willGather and GiGi Betty Co. Nicole has established herself as a thought leader in the senior care industry, and we're delighted to host her on the podcast.
Nicole and Adam both share some personal stories that shed some light on the importance of caring for the senior citizens in our lives, and why caregivers are the "unsung heroes" of our society. Nicole's story demonstrates, in action, how to think about senior care with curiosity, and what we can do to honor our elders.
2023-08-2830 min
Glowing OlderEpisode 14:8 Nicole Will on What's Happening in the World of CareNicole Will shares insights from 120+ willGather podcasts episodes about family caregiving, the care economy, and senior living. Learn about her
mission to bring senior living out into the community and empower older adults and families.
About Nicole
Nicole Will is a passionate advocate for our aging community, equipping older adults, family caregivers, and eldercare professionals with valuable information and resources. As the founder of willGather, she enlightens and expands people's awareness of leaders and initiatives in the care economy space through the willGather Podcast: Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One. Nicole Will brings...
2023-06-2127 min
The Bellwether Senior Living PodcastEpisode 8: The Story of willGather with Nicole WillJeff welcomes Nicole Will, founder of willGather and the Gi Gi Betty co. From aspirations in nursing to a purposeful podcast and boutique built for caregivers, Nicole offers a unique business model worth hearing about!
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2023-05-2417 min
Fueled By Why PodcastNicole Will - Founder, willGather & Gigi Betty co. Connect with the show: · Follow the show on Instagram · Follow Andrew on Instagram · Follow Scott on Instagram · Follow Josh on Instagram
2023-04-181h 14
The Whole Care NetworkThe Ripple Effects of Caregiving with Nicole WillNicole Will was 15 years old when her grandma came to live with her family, which marked the beginning of many changes in her life. As her teenage years progressed, Nicole's mom was pulled in many directions between taking care of her children and her mother. Nicole had to work through complicated emotions as she experienced her mom's attention being divided between loved ones. These same emotions would resurface again when in 2006, as Nicole was pregnant with her first child, her aunt moved to Minnesota from California and needed care from her mother. To Nicole's surprise, her grandma and aunt...
2023-03-2856 min
Confessions of a Reluctant CaregiverThe Ripple Effects of Caregiving with Nicole WillNicole Will was 15 years old when her grandma came to live with her family, which marked the beginning of many changes in her life. As her teenage years progressed, Nicole's mom was pulled in many directions between taking care of her children and her mother. Nicole had to work through complicated emotions as she experienced her mom's attention being divided between loved ones. These same emotions would resurface again when in 2006, as Nicole was pregnant with her first child, her aunt moved to Minnesota from California and needed care from her mother. To Nicole's surprise, her grandma and aunt...
2023-03-2856 minConfessions of a Reluctant CaregiverYou Don’t Understand Caregiving Until You’re In It with Kandis DrawWelcome to the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver Podcast! Have you ever thought, “Caregiving can’t really be that hard, right?” In this episode we’re talking with Kandis Draw, a daughter, sister, caregiver and so much more. The sisters talk with Kandis about how she was thrown into the caregiving world at 30 years old after her mother's stage 4 cancer diagnosis. On the same day, she became a parent to her 8 and 12-year-old siblings. Kandis shares a young life interrupted by caregiving, how the journey created a mission, and how some words...
2023-01-2448 min
Happy Whole You79. Caregiving Support with Nicole WillIn this episode, I have the opportunity to talk to Nicole Will who is the founder of willGather which is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of the aging community by equipping older adults, their family members, and eldercare professionals with valuable information and resources. With this, today, she will share about everything to do with how to support a caregiver, or if you're going to be a caregiver, or you're presented with that challenge and some resources. Tune in to this episode to learn more about these topics! “If you do not have the support, the...
2022-02-2826 min
Off Your Rocker, A SeniorVu PodcastWhat Family Caregivers Need from Senior Living in 2021In this episode of Off Your Rocker: A SeniorVu Podcast host Valissa Smith talks with Nicole Will of willGather, and Creator and Host of the willGather: Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One Podcast. Nicole has a gerontology degree, worked in senior living several years right out of college and is now using that knowledge, education and experience to connect and work with families who are on the journey to find care for their loved ones.
2021-05-0449 min
Home Care Marketing & Sales Mastery by Approved Senior Network®EP 57: Senior Care Industry Netcast with Nicole Will, Founder of willGatherSend us a textEpisode 57 of the Senior Care Industry Netcast is LIVE!https://www.asnmarketingplan.com/senior-care-industry-netcast-nicole-will/We were fortunate enough to have Nicole Will, https://willgather.com/, on the show, and she offered some great insight and #advice for other #seniorcare and #healthcare providers.Find all episodes here: https://www.asnmarketingplan.com/connect-listen-watch/Be a guest on our show: https://www.seniorcareindustrynetcast.com/netcastVisit our website at...
2020-10-0616 min