Navigating the World with Your Aging Loved One

Welcome to the willGather: Navigating the world with your aging loved one podcast! Thank you for joining us.

Unlocking a World of Opportunities: The Importance of Lifelong Learning with Lawrence Kosick, President and Co-Founder of GetSetUp & Wade Yarbrough, GetSetUp Guide and Program Administrator

Sep 20, 2023

How can we combat the growing challenge of social isolation and loneliness among older adults? Today, I have the pleasure of interviewing two individuals from GetSetUp. Lawrence Kosick is the president and co-founder of GetSetUp, a pioneering initiative designed to empower those over 55 to learn new skills, foster...

How to Improve Your Memory: Tips for Enhanced Cognitive Wellness with Rena Yudkowsky, Founder of Memory Matters

Sep 13, 2023

"Where did I put my keys?" "Did I close the garage door?" How do we know which memory loss is normal?

My guest is Rena Yudkowsky, the founder of Memory Matters. Rena is a professional memory coach and a geriatric social worker. From a young age, working with older adults, she became passionate about helping...

The New Farewell: Rethink & Reimagine End of Life with Kelly Roberts, Founder of SendOff

Sep 6, 2023

How can we reimagine the way we celebrate the end of life? SendOff is pioneering a shift, granting us the freedom to reimagine how we celebrate the end of life and funeral traditions. My guest today is Kelly Roberts, the founder of SendOff: Funerals Reimagined. This new and unique memorial brand is curating highly...

Caregiving: Insights Into Respite & Home Care with Lakelyn Eichenberger, Ph.D. Gerontologist and Caregiving Advocate for Honor and Home Instead Inc.

Aug 30, 2023

Caregiving can be a balancing act. How can we support our own health as caregivers, find respite, and also provide support for our aging loved ones? My guest today is Dr. Lakelyn Eichenberger. She is a gerontologist and a caregiving advocate for Home Instead and Honor, the world's largest provider of home care.

Designing Dignity: Empowerment Through Adaptive Fashion for Every Age with Jimmy Zollo, CEO & Co-Founder of Joe & Bella

Aug 23, 2023

How can apparel and fashion empower our loved ones and restore their dignity, even in the face of physical or cognitive challenges? My guest today is Jimmy Zollo, the co-founder and CEO of Joe & Bella. They are on a mission to revolutionize the world of adaptive apparel for seniors.

I'm so happy to have Jimmy back on...