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

Apr 26, 2023

“She sits in front of the man who raised her, served as her role model and supported her throughout life’s most challenging moments. And she misses him. She touches his face, holds his hands, searches his empty eyes. But still, she misses him.”  These are the words spoken by Karla Hult, founder of So Many Goodbyes...


Apr 24, 2023

"One thing is for sure: no one plans on being a dementia caregiver when they grow up," said Kitty Norton, a filmmaker and director of "Wine, Women, and Dementia". Her first feature film, a documentary reveals the profound burden that family caregivers shoulder as they care for their loved ones with dementia. This burden...


Apr 19, 2023

The majority of older adults over the age of 65 are taking 15 to 18 medications annually, which can lead to an increase in hospitalization and also has a cost of nearly $21 billion annually. My guest today is Dr. DeLon Canterbury, founder and CEO of GeriatRx, a telehealth concierge consulting service that focuses on...


Apr 17, 2023

A cancer diagnosis can bring forth a myriad of emotions not only for the patient but also for their caregivers and partners. Cancer can also deeply impact our relationships. My guest today is Cynthia Hayes, author of "The Big Ordeal: Understanding and Managing the Psychological Turmoil of Cancer". Cynthia based her work...


Apr 12, 2023

Having a conversation about finances with our aging parents can be challenging, but it doesn’t always have to be. However, it’s important that we have these conversations, ensuring that they have financial security and peace of mind.

 

My guest today is Cameron Huddleston. She is an author, speaker, and...