Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One
What if the key to a more meaningful life for your aging loved one—and yourself—lies in finding a path of empowerment, hope, and purpose? Discover the resources and stories that will forever change the way you approach care. Nicole Will envisions a world where the journey of care and aging is shared, empowering older adults, caregivers and healthcare pros with resources and hope. As the founder of willGather and the co-founder of Think Tank, she has created platforms to amplify voices, initiatives and resources in the care economy. Nicole is the creative force behind the top-rated willGather Podcast: Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One, which shares valuable insights and stories for those caring for others. Her approach is multidimensional—from founding willGather, in honor of her grandma, and serving in advisor roles. Nicole’s academic background in Social Gerontology, caregiving for her grandma, and experience as a Director in a senior living community have equipped her with insights into the needs of care, the aging population and their caregivers. Nicole's approach blends heartfelt advocacy with strategic innovation, making her a sought-after voice in the care economy. 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 professional of your choice. willGather has taken care in selecting its speakers but the opinions of our speakers are theirs alone. Thank you for your continued interest in our podcasts. Please follow us for updates! To learn more about our guests, podcast and sponsorship opportunities, visit our website at www.willgatherpodcast.com
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Spotlight: Gather Darlings with Veronica Shanklin on Caregiving, Burnout & Finding Joy
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Lights, Camera, Caregiving: FTD, Midlife and the Power of Telling Our Story with Katie Prentiss, Actor & Filmmaker
What if the hardest moments in our lives were also the ones that woke us up the most? What if loss, caregiving, and midlife unraveling weren’t just things to endure but were actually invitations to live more fully? Today, we’re having one of those conversations—the kind that’s raw, real, and full of heart. My guest is
Amplifying Caregivers of Color: Storytelling, Advocacy, and Building an Inclusive Caregiving Future with Aisha Adkins, MPA, CNP, Founder and Advocate
What happens when caregiving and advocacy collide? When a personal journey turns into a movement? If you’ve ever found yourself navigating the complex world of caregiving—especially as a younger caregiver or a person of color—today’s conversation is for you. Caregiving is often unseen, unrecognized, and undervalued, ye
As the year comes to a close, I want to pause and say thank you. Your support, listens, shares, and heartfelt messages mean everything to me. Together, we’ve created a space that celebrates caregivers, older adults, and those making a difference in aging services. I’m so excited to share that in the new year, we’ll be
Reclaiming Health, Confidence, and Independence with Eric Levitan, Founder and CEO of Vivo
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