Gather Darlings

In this heartwarming episode, we are joined by sunshine in the form of a person, Patti LaFleur! Patti shared  the  very personal and  i mpactful  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 organiz...

In 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...

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 findi...

On 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 he...

Get 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 import...

30 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...

We 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...

Welcome 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 Facebo...

Catch 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://w...

Welcome 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 (FT...

Today, 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...

What 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 a...

Carrie 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.    Reso...

Adria 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 th...

Meet 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 medica...

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 dri...