All Home Care Matters
All Home Care Matters is an informative podcast and YouTube show that helps viewers and listeners learn about resources, tips, & discussion on all things home care.
Wed, April 30, 2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy & Christina "From Caregiver to Podcaster"
The Caregiver's Journal is hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 12 - "From Caregiver to Podcaster & Beyond": About Elizabeth Miller: Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver, caregiver advocate, speaker, author, podcast host, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and Certified Senior Advisor. Her personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC, in 2015. She is an empty nester living in Marietta, GA with her husband and two dogs.
Thu, April 24, 2025
Living Well with Dementia Sisters with Debbi McCune & Bill Kelly
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Debbi McCune and Bill Kelly from Living Well with Dementia Sisters as guests to the show. About Debbi McCune, Executive Director of Living Well with Dementia Sisters: Debbi McCune is the executive director of LWWDS a nonprofit dedicated to empowering individuals with dementia and their care partners to live fulfilling lives. As a Certified Dementia Practitioner, Certified Montessori Dementia Care Professional, and dementia care partner to her husband, Debbi brings both professional expertise and deeply personal experience to her advocacy. She is also the Principal Broker and Owner of Next Phase Realty in Sisters, Oregon, and an active community leader. Currently pursuing her certification as a Dementia Doula, Debbi is passionate about supporting families through every stage of the dementia journey, from diagnosis to end-of-life, with compassion, dignity, and grace. About Bill Kelly, Director of Community Outreach: Bill Kelly is a seasoned leader with over 20 years of experience in the water industry, known for driving innovation and empowering startup ventures. He currently serves as Chairman of the City of Sisters Public Works Advisory Committee, and past President of the Rotary Club of Sisters, where he championed local and global service initiatives. Bill also serves as the Director of Community Outreach and Finances for Living Well With Dementia Sisters, bringing his passion for connection and sustainable growth to support families navigating dementia. His career is marked by a dedication to collaboration, community leadership, and making a meaningful impact both professionally and personally. About Living Well with Dementia Sisters (LLWDS): Living Well With Dementia Sisters (LWWDS) is dedicated to empowering individuals living with dementia and their care partners through compassionate support, targeted resources, and meaningful education. Rooted in the belief that every person deserves to age with dignity and purpose, our mission is to foster a community where those affected by dementia feel valued, understood, and equipped to navigate the journey ahead. We are committed to creating an environment that encourages aging gracefully and living well, with resources and guidance tailored to the unique needs of our community. Through support groups and educational presentations, LWWDS provides practical tools and knowledge to help families and care partners better understand the progression of dementia and its impact on daily life. By learning to recognize behaviors and symptoms, care partners are empowered to support their loved ones in maintaining independence for as long as possible. Our goal is to shift the focus from limitations to possibilities reminding both individuals living with dementia and their care partners that
Thu, April 17, 2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Caregiver Resources"
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Paula Muller as guest to the show. About Paula Muller, PhD: Paula Muller, PhD. Founder of CareLink360, brings a wealth of experience in healthcare technology, including a background in Biomedical Engineering, EEG analysis in Switzerland, Ph.D., and Post-doc work with Parkinson's patients. Her career spans tech and software development roles at companies like SiriusXM, Net-Scale Technologies, and Authentidate. Paula is certified in Individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST), a Dementia Sales Advisor (DSA-NC), a Dementia Care Certified (CDC), a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease & Dementia Care Training (CADDCT), and a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP), and volunteers as a bilingual Community Educator and support group facilitator for the Alzheimer's Association. Paula’s vision for CareLink360®, inspired by her commitment to family bonds, aims to bring older adults and their loved ones closer together, Changing The Way The World Ages®. About Lance A. Slatton - The Senior Care Influencer: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Acker
Tue, April 15, 2025
Discover Memory Lane Games
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team behind the award winning app Memory Lane Games. About Bruce Elliott, Co-Founder & CEO: Bruce's life in tech started in the dot com boom (and dot com bust!) era, then into leadership roles in online payments, gaming and blockchain. Then in 2019 Bruce stepped into digital health after he and a friend sat in a pub talking about their Mums, then 86 and 90, imagining how they might turn their memories into games, launching Memory Lane Games. As Co-Founder and CEO, Bruce leads the team at Memory Lane Games in supporting caregivers and people living with dementia in over 100 countries every month, with their Mayo Clinic award-winning personalized dementia app. About Lisa Karran, COO: Lisa’s diverse set of skills across marketing, operations and corporate governance have been gained during a 20 year career with much of the latter half having been spent advising and working in startups. At Memory Lane Games she is responsible for marketing, operations and finance and ensuring that the business runs smoothly now and is able to scale. An advocate for women working in technology, Lisa is a founding committee member of LoveTech, a charity established in the Isle of Man to inspire young women into STEM careers. About Matty Tait, Operations Coordinator: Matty brings a dynamic background in sales, operations, and business development, with experience spanning both established companies and fast-moving startups. At Memory Lane Games, he plays a key role in operations, partnerships, and growth—helping the team deliver meaningful impact today while building for the future. Passionate about people-first technology and making a difference in the community, Matty is also involved in various entrepreneurial projects that support small businesses and positive social change. About Memory Lane Games: Memory Lane Games is transforming dementia care by turning memories into moments of joy, connection, and confidence. Our easy-to-use app offers a growing collection of simple, personalised games designed to gently prompt reminiscence and spark meaningful conversations between people living with dementia and their caregivers. From familiar TV shows and local landmarks to childhood memories and lifelong hobbies, each game is thoughtfully crafted to celebrate what makes every individual unique. Used by families, carers, and care homes around the world, our clinically informed approach focuses on what people can do—bringing dignity, delight, and a touch of nostalgia to every interaction. DISCLOSURE: Lance A. Slatton - The Senior Care Influencer is the Official Brand Ambassador for Memory Lane Games.
Fri, April 11, 2025
Michael Herrington President & Co-Founder of Ways 2 Wellness
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Michael Herrington as guest to the show. About Michael Herrington: Michael Herrington is a passionate advocate for senior well-being and caregiver support. As President and Co-Founder of Ways 2 Wellness, he leads initiatives that combat loneliness and cognitive decline through engaging activity books and resources that keep seniors mentally sharp and emotionally connected. With a strong background in publishing and marketing, Michael previously led large-scale sales and distribution efforts for major brands like Time Inc. and Comag Marketing Group. Now, he channels that expertise into Ways 2 Wellness, helping organizations create impactful, customized materials that enhance cognitive well-being and strengthen community connections. About Ways 2 Wellness: Ways 2 Wellness creates engaging, custom-branded activity books designed to reduce loneliness and enhance cognitive health in seniors. By combining mental stimulation with meaningful branding, these resources not only promote well-being but also support organizations in strengthening their presence and outreach.
Wed, April 09, 2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) "Joy in Caregiving"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 11 - "Joy in Caregiving": About Alex Garza: Alex is a devoted caregiver and digital marketer, balancing her professional life with the profound journey of caring for her husband after his hemorrhagic stroke in 2017. With over 25 years of marriage, she draws on her love and faith to navigate the challenges of caregiving, working from home to provide support and stability. Through her her instagram channel, she hopes to inspire fellow caregivers, offering hope, encouragement, and practical insights for those facing their own difficult times, showing that resilience and compassion can light even the darkest paths.
Thu, April 03, 2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Raising Awareness"
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The topic of this episode is "Raising Awareness" About Lance A. Slatton - The Senior Care Influencer: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. George started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today, https://www.togetherforsharon.com reache
Tue, April 01, 2025
GoInstaCare.com The App & Resource for Caregivers
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team behind GoInstaCare.com as guests to the show. About Amit Shrivastava, Founder & CEO of GoInstaCare: Amit was born and brought up in India alongside his 5 other siblings. Although not from an affluent background, his parents ensured that he and his siblings got a good education. While growing up, one of the greatest things he learnt from his parents was caring for others. 30 years later, Amit still remembers how his mom, unable to hire professional care due to financial constraint, had to do all the heavy lifting while caring for his aged grandmother in her last years. This experience fueled in him a passion to develop a system that would lessen the hardship on families going through similar situation - unable to afford much needed professional care for their loved ones. So, drawing from his wealth of knowledge and experience in engineering and business strategy, Amit set up GoInstaCare Inc to leverage modern tech and bring AFFORDABLE and INSTANT care to families, by connecting them directly with professional care providers around the United States. With GoInstaCare, Amit is finally fulfilling his lifelong dream of revolutionizing the care giving marketplace by providing excellent yet affordable care to clients, peace of mind to family members and a healthy growth environment for care providers. About Christina Keys, Business Development Executive at GoInstaCare: Christina Keys went from career woman to caregiver when her mother had a life changing stroke in 2013. She cared for her for 10 years. Turning a mess into a message ,She is now a National Speaker , Advocate, the Founder and CEO of Keys For Caregiving and the New Business Development Executive for GoInstaCare where she is Connecting businesses, and Caregivers to collectively transform the Care Space. About GoInstaCare: GoInstaCare is a tech-based, caregiving App that connects families looking for care with BACKGROUND CHECKED care providers, Instantly. The App is completely free to use. Go InstaCare App allows families to search for caregivers based on budget, skills, personality type, experience and many other criterion. The best part is that the matched caregivers are available to talk to families right away. Moreover, families can even do a video call with caregivers they like. The system also works on feedback from families so good caregivers keep showing up on top of the search results. By leveraging modern tech to connect care seekers directly with well-trained care providers across the country, GoInstaCare makes it possible for care seekers to receive the best quality care they need, anywhere, anytime and all of this at a very affordable rate.
Thu, March 27, 2025
Dr. Raj Dasgupta Quadruple Board Certified Physician & Media Personality
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Raj Dasgupta as guest to the show. About Dr. Raj Dasgupta: Dr. Raj Dasgupta is a Quadruple board-certified physician specializing in internal medicine, pulmonology, critical care, and sleep medicine. He is currently the Associate Program Director of Internal Medicine Residency at Huntington Health in Pasadena, California and an Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine for the University of California, Riverside School of Medicine (UCR). He previously practiced at the University of Southern California, where he is an associate professor of clinical medicine, assistant program director of the Internal Medicine Residency Program, and the associate program director of the Sleep Medicine Fellowship. During his time at USC, he was inducted into the prestigious Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Society. Dr. Dasgupta is an active clinical researcher and has been teaching around the world for more than 20 years. He is also a regular in media, appearing on various platforms and television shows such as Chasing the Cure, The Doctors, CNN, ABC News and Inside Edition. Be sure to check out his podcasts: “The Dr. Raj Podcast” and his medical book series titled: “Beyond the Pearls” published by Elsevier. About MedPrepToGo: MedPrepToGo, is dedicated to providing high-yield resources for medical students in the form our online Qbank and various podcasts.
Tue, March 25, 2025
Founder of Soaring Families & Family Caregiver Mike George
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Mike George as guest to the show. About Mike George: Mike George helps families rewrite their caregiving story – from one of sacrifice and exhaustion to one of joy, strength and resilience. A family caregiver himself for 3 decades, Mike intimately understands the burdens of supporting the primary care of a loved one. But he also knows the tremendous fulfillment it can bring. This lived experience led him to create The Soaring Families WayTM, a proven method that can be every family’s reliable companion on their journey to joy. He is a speaker, author, and co-founder of Soaring Families whose mission is to redefine caregiving for families. About Soaring Families: Soaring Families’ mission is to redefine caregiving for families by shifting the narrative from survival to empowerment, equipping them with the resources, mindset and community needed to uncover joy and fulfillment. Our vision is to serve 100M families on their journey to joy so they can fully experience the gift of caregiving. Soaring Families exist to create a global shift, one family at a time, where caregiving becomes a source of resilience, unity, and joy.
Sat, March 22, 2025
Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey "Healthcare Changes & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Healthcare Changes & Seniors" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. About Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori’s mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigmas; helping families and professionals live graciously alongside dementia. Lori is an international speaker known for her multiple platforms and training programs. Connect with Lori La Bey: Official Website: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/ Official Dementia Map Website: https://www.dementiamap.com/ About Lance A. Slatton - known as "The Senior Care Influencer"": Known as “The Senior Care Influencer” Lance is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also host of the award winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters and Co-Host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey along with The Care Advocates and The Caregiver's Journal. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards. Connect with Lance A. Slatton - "The Senior Care Influencer": Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com Official Website for All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Visit their website at: https://consciouscaregivingll.com/ To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites.
Tue, March 18, 2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) "Developing Caregivers"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 10 - "Developing Caregivers": About Vicky Castillo MSN, RN.: Vicky Castillo MSN, RN is an accomplished nurse in Arizona with over 37 years of diverse experience in the healthcare field. For the past 15 years, she has been dedicated to shaping the future of nursing by educating the next generation of nurses and nursing assistants. Driven by her passion for nursing assistant education, Vicky founded FACETS Healthcare Training in 2018, which provides both national and state-specific test preparation for nursing assistants—an invaluable resource for students and educators across the country. In addition to her professional caregiving career, Vicky has taken on personal caregiver roles, caring for her elderly mother until her passing, and more recently, her special needs elderly sister. Through these experiences, she has witnessed the challenges and rewards of caregiving from both a professional and personal perspective. Vicky is excited to share her journey, insights, and lessons learned, with the hope that others will benefit from her unique blend of expertise and compassionate care.
Sun, March 16, 2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George with Sherrell D. Mims
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Sherrell D. Mims as guest to the show. About Sherrell D. Mims: Evangelist Sherrell D. Mims known as the "Queen of Empowering Caregivers" is a bestselling author and contributor of several books that have captivated readers worldwide. Also known for her brand Ms. Sherrell Speaks, the speaker has shared her story as a teacher, caregiver, and entrepreneur. Her book entitled "I Will Wait Until Morning: A Caregiver’s Memoir on Assisting a Loved One with Cancer", captured millions of readers as Sherrell went deeper into her personal journey and experiences. Sherrell's latest Amazon #1 Bestsellers; "A Caregiver's Expression: Mother's Day Anthology, Volume 1 and For the Love of Caregiving" sweeps the nation with a Heart-Centered anthologies geared towards caregivers. Additionally, Sherrell is a Registered Nurse of two decades and counting; the visionary of Global Caregivers Network LLC and Chief Executive Officer of Global Caregiver Speakers. Sherrell's Motto: "We Love Our Global Caregivers and Speakers." About Lance A. Slatton - The Senior Care Influencer: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. George started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure.
Tue, March 11, 2025
Discover The Connecting Caregivers Conference with Linda Burhans
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Linda Burhans as guest to the show. About Linda Burhans: Linda Burhans is "The Gal Who Cares for the Caregivers!" <div class= "public-DraftStyleDefault-blo
Thu, March 06, 2025
Kelly Meany From Being a Child Caregiver to Becoming a Social Worker
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Kelly Meany as guest to the show. About Kelly Meany: Kelly Meany is a licensed clinical social worker (LCSW) and a dedicated therapist with a deep passion for helping others heal from trauma. But long before she entered the field of mental health, Kelly was a caregiver in a way that most children never have to be. Her mother suffered a traumatic brain injury before Kelly was born, spending 12 weeks in a coma and emerging with lifelong cognitive challenges. From a young age, Kelly found herself in a unique and complex role not just as a daughter, but as more of a caregiver. Then, in her 20s, her mother was diagnosed with dementia, adding another layer to their journey together. Navigating the emotional, mental, and logistical challenges of caregiving from childhood into adulthood profoundly shaped Kelly’s understanding of resilience, connection, and the human capacity to heal. It also inspired her career as a therapist, where she now helps others whether they are caregivers, trauma survivors, or those seeking deeper emotional healing. Kelly has training in EMDR, CSAT, IFS, and QNRT. She specializes in trauma recovery, addiction, and high-profile client work, offering a unique approach to healing that integrates both science and personal experience. While Kelly’s work in one-on-one therapy is deeply fulfilling, she has a bigger dream of helping people on a macro level. She is passionate about expanding access to trauma-informed care and educating the public about the long-term effects of trauma and caregiving. Through speaking engagements, social media, and writing, she hopes to reach a wider audience, break the stigma around mental health, and create systemic change. She is currently working on a book and has a goal of giving a TED X Talk in 2025 to share her insights on healing and human connection.
Tue, March 04, 2025
The 10th Anniversary Celebration of AlzAuthors
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to celebrate the 10th Anniversary of AlzAuthors with the founding members and more. About Marianne Sciucco: Marianne Sciucco is a founder of AlzAuthors and the author of Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story. She’s also co-producer and host of their podcast Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia. About Deb Bunt: Deb took early retirement from her role in the youth offending service in London and moved to Suffolk seven years ago. As well as acquiring four grandchildren since she’s been in Suffolk, she has also built an enduring friendship with Peter. This friendship Peter has given Deb a new lens through which to view her life. Peter has enabled Deb to fulfil one of her life’s ambitions – to be a published writer – and she now spends her time with Peter raising awareness of the condition or cycling insane distances around the county. Without question, Peter has enriched Deb’s life. About Tanya Ward Goodman: Tanya Ward Goodman is the author of the award winning memoir, “Leaving Tinkertown.” Her essays and articles about travel, art, and the challenges and rewards of caregiving have appeared in numerous publications including The Washington Post, Orange County Register, Luxe, Premium Magazine, Atlas Obscura, and Variable West. About Vicki Tapia: Trained as an educator, Vicki Tapia has a proclivity for caring, spending over 30 years working as a Lactation Consultant teaching mothers and babies the art of breastfeeding. When both her parents were diagnosed with dementia (Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s-related) within a few months of each other, she took on the role of caregiver. As a coping mechanism, Vicki kept a journal detailing the many challenges her family faced along the way. Over time, her diary became a roadmap of sorts, morphing into the award-winning memoir Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia. About Dorothy Horne: Dorothy Horne is an author, speaker, and a former award-winning blogger for the Longview News-Journal. She was honored to be named a “Star Over Longview” in 2016. Dorothy is a member of AlzAuthors, “a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer’s and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others." She has served on the board of the East Texas Alzheimer's Alliance and facilitated several Alzheimer's support groups. Dorothy is a retired first grade teacher. One of her greatest delights is being "Dot-Dot" to her four grandsons. She lives in East Texas and enjoys photography and traveling. About Susan Landeis: Susan is a member of the AlzAuthors management team and Board of Directors. She became a featured author on the AlzAuthors website in 2020, and team member later the same year. Her roles include Graphic Designer, Curat
Thu, February 27, 2025
An Interview with Dr. Joy Poskozim on the Importance of Dental Care for Seniors
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Joy Poskozim as guest to the show. About Dr. Joy Poskozim: Dr. Joy’s true passion is being an advocate for the geriatric population. She is the dental director for several nursing care facilities, educating staff as well as providing care to nursing home residents. She also makes house calls in and around the Chicagoland area. Dr. Poskozim has been in private practice for 25 years, practicing integrative health general dentistry at her office on the northwest side of Chicago, and has been performing dental procedures on the home-bound for over 16 years. In 2017 she earned her Dentistry in Long-Term Care Certificate from the University of the Pacific Dental School, her Fellowship with the Special Care Dental Association Geriatric Council in 2018, and is certified as a Dementia Practitioner as of 2021. Dr. Joy is a 1990 graduate of Marquette University, and New York University College of Dentistry in 1994. She completed a GPR from Woodhull Medical Center in 2000 where she was awarded Resident of the Year.
Wed, February 26, 2025
The Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center Dr. Jason Karlawish
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome back Dr. Jason Karlawish. About Dr. Jason Karlawish: Dr. Jason Karlawish is a physician, writer, and professor at the University of Pennsylvania. He researches bioethics, aging, and neuroscience and co-directs the Penn Memory Center, where he cares for patients. He is the author of The Problem of Alzheimer’s and Open Wound and has written for The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, The Washington Post, and more. He serves on the boards of The Greenwall Foundation and Play On! Philly. He lives in Philadelphia.
Thu, February 20, 2025
David Knack Head of Sales at Zingage & Host of Home Care Hindsight
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome David Knack as guest to the show. About David Knack: David Knack serves as Head of Sales at Zingage, a leading platform that helps home-based care providers engage and retain their care teams. Passionate about thoughtful automation and operational excellence, David partners with healthcare entrepreneurs to implement technology solutions that enhance both caregiver and patient experiences. He also hosts “Home Care Hindsight,” a podcast where he explores healthcare innovation and best practices with industry leaders. About Zingage: Zingage is the leading caregiver engagement platform for home-based care, transforming how providers connect with and support their teams. By fostering meaningful relationships and celebrating great work, Zingage helps providers reduce turnover, improve compliance, and deliver better care. The company serves hundreds of healthcare organizations across the US and Canada. Organizations using Zingage report up to 70% reduction in turnover and 50% fewer missed visits, enabling them to focus on what matters most—delivering exceptional care. Founded in 2023, Zingage is headquartered in New York.
Tue, February 18, 2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George with Care Champion Christina Keys
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Christina Keys as guest to the show. About Christina Keys: Christina Keys went from career woman to caregiver when her mother had a life changing stroke in 2013. She cared for her for 10 years. Turning a mess into a message. Christina is now a National Speaker, Advocate and Caregiver Community Builder as well as the Founder and CEO of Keys For Caregiving. Christina is also one of the hosts on this coming years Self Care at Sea Cruise. About Keys for Caregiving: Keys For Caregiving helps to Connect businesses, and Family Caregivers. With their consulting services, training, webinars, advocacy projects, podcasts and collaborative creation and production of caregiver events they are working to help collectively transform the Care Space community and amplify all our voices for change. About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awar
Thu, February 13, 2025
Discover the Health Benefits of Magic Horizons Virtual Reality
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team behind Magic Horizons Virtual Reality as our guests to the show. About Giorgio Koppehele and Martin Koppehele: The brothers, Giorgio and Martin Koppehele, founded the company Magic Horizons GmbH (LLC) in 2018 for the conception, production and distribution of Virtual Reality applications. With their international team they develop, produce and sell Virtual Reality (VR) applications for a global B2B market: • Stress reduction, resilience strengthening • Patient calming, less anxiety • Employee well-being, mental training • Mental health and regeneration Martin, alongside to his position as Co-CEO, also works as CFO: he has an extreme high-level expertise in sales and licensing business which he earned also in the former companies which Martin & Giorgio have founded: Avenue Music and Classic Arts GmbH (LLC). Giorgio, alongside to his position as Co-CEO, also works as CTO: he has an extreme high-level expertise in stereoscopic, full spherical 3D visuals as well as in surround and binaural audio production. In the past, the productions were released on Blu-ray and UHD Blu-ray, as well as they were performed and broadcasted via 360 planetariums, cinemas, internet and TV. Giorgio and Martin bring to Magic Horizons an extraordinary level of expertise in immersive audiovisual media, which they gained through years of successful productions in their first two companies, Avenue Music and Classic Arts GmbH (LLC). Through these experiences, they won numerous awards of the highest levels. Since 2013, Giorgio and Martin also produced 360° relaxation Planetarium shows in cooperation with Planetarium Hamburg, where they gained extensive experience and pioneered work in the field of 360 visuals and 3D audio with immersive surround sound. In this area, they benefited from their expertise in immersive visuals and audio and collaborated with exceptional partners such as Dolby Atmos, Fraunhofer Institute (inventors of MP3), and many more. As part of Magic Horizons’ commitment to the highest quality products, the team is honored to receive scientific advice from gamelab.berlin, a research and development platform of the interdisciplinary laboratory Image Knowledge Design, Cluster of Excellence of the Humboldt University in Berlin, Germany. With an exceptional design and programming team, Magic Horizons creates VR applications at the highest artistic and technical levels. Magic Horizons also works with King’s College London, the University of Southern California (USC) and the NHS Cambridgeshire. About Todd Keitz: As founder/CEO of 17 Commerce LLC, Todd Keitz is responsible for leading Magic Horizons in the United States. Todd‘s personal Patient First ethos, which has informed his decades of professional endeavors as a startup founder/CEO, corporate leader, consultant, and mentor, fits p
Tue, February 11, 2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Caregiver Resilience"
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The topic of this episode is "Caregiver Resilience" About Lance A. Slatton - The Senior Care Influencer: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. George started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today, https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country for PD Awareness. George currently interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson’s community including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson’s warriors to help share their stories and causes. Connect with Lance A. Slatton: Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com Official Website for All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com Connect with Sharon's Son, George: Official Website: https://www.togetherforsharon.com
Thu, February 06, 2025
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Ageism and Outcomes"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Ageism & Outcomes" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton with an All-Star panel. About Brittany Lamb, MD: Dr. Brittany Lamb has been practicing in the ER since 2014. She sees the overwhelm and stress that goes with decision-makers’ need to speak for someone they care about. Recognizing the unique challenges that come with medical decisions for people living with dementia, she decided to share her expertise beyond the walls of the hospital. In 2021 she came online to empower medical decision makers with the knowledge and tools they need to make informed choices through free and paid resources. Dr. Lamb lives and works in Northern Virginia. Her time is spent flipping between the ER at night and her online and hospice work during the day. Down-time goes to spending quality time with friends, family, and her husband. About David McNally: David McNally is the author of EVEN EAGLES NEED A PUSH-Learning to Soar in a Changing World, one of the most successful personal growth books ever published. David is a member of the Speakers Hall of Fame, and the producer of the award-winning documentary, THE POWER OF PURPOSE. David has five children and has been married twice. His first wife, Jo, died in 2003 from ovarian cancer and his second wife, Cheryl, passed away from Alzheimer’s in 2023. About Kristine Sundberg: Kristine Sundberg is the Executive Director of Elder Voice Advocates (EVA), an advocacy non-profit organization. As an award-winning, former executive and corporate officer of Fortune 100 and entrepreneurial
Wed, February 05, 2025
Dr. Lorre Laws Author of "Nursing Our Healer's Heart - A Recovery Guide for Nurse Trauma & Burnout"
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Lorre Laws as guest to the show. About Dr. Lorre Laws: Dr. Lorre Laws or "Dr. Lorre" is an author, healer, nurse scientist, integrative nursing professor, and trauma-burnout expert known for her heart-centered, integrative approaches to healing. As a gifted healer with multiple ways of knowing and being in the spiritual realm, she alchemizes science and spiritual healing to guide whole person healing for others. In her book, Nursing Our Healer's Heart - A Recovery Guide for Nurse Trauma & Burnout, Dr. Lorre presents her research as though you're having a friendly conversation over a cup of tea. While writing this book, Dr. Lorre downloaded sacred healing codes in the form of 3-D sacred geometries that are integrated with the book’s teachings and practices. She founded The Haelan Academy, a nonprofit organization that provides healing education and programs where she actively guides people through their personal recovery journey in all aspects of their personhood.
Thu, January 30, 2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy PT & Christina ST "Inspired Care"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 9 - "Inspired Care": About Kathleen Quinn, EdD, MBA.: Kathleen Quinn, EdD, MBA, currently serves as the associate vice president for strategic projects at Maryville University in St. Louis and is the founder and president of Kay Inspired, LLC and inventor of the patented Mobility Towel. Her 35+ years in higher education provided opportunities to positively impact students’ lives and helped fuel her passion for creating impactful solutions for individuals that genuinely made a difference for others. Aside from her impressive career in education, Kathleen’s inventive journey began with a personal story—one marked by love, empathy, and determination. Kathleen developed the Mobility Towel, an innovative product inspired by her mother, Kay, who battled Rheumatoid Arthritis. This creation was driven by Kathleen’s desire to help her mother maintain her functional independence and dignity in daily activities, such as drying off after a shower. The Mobility Towel, designed with unique features like weighted ends and handles, allows individuals to dry their backs, legs, and feet unassisted and without straining, thus catering to those with limited mobility due to aging, surgery recovery, or chronic conditions. Kathleen’s achievements in academia and entrepreneurship reflect her passion for empowering individuals through compassionate and inventive approaches. Her vision and dedication make her a key figure in discussions about caregiving, inclusive design, and the intersection of health and innovation.
Tue, January 28, 2025
Irene Walker Author of "Forgiving the Man Who Forgot: Grateful Gratitude Attitude"
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Irene Walker the Author of "Forgiving the Man Who Forgot: Grateful Gratitude Attitude" as guest to the show. About Irene Walker: Irene Walker is a strong and resilient woman who has faced significant personal challenges. Losing her husband to early-onset dementia is an incredibly difficult experience, and yet, her ability to maintain success in her career and continue to raise her children while managing life’s complexities speaks to her inner strength. Irene strongly believes in practicing gratitude daily. Her background in business administration and financial risk has helped her navigate the uncertainties that come with managing both her professional life and the demands of her personal circumstances. Despite her professional achievements, it's clear that her personal journey has been deeply transformative. About "Forgiving the Man Who Forgot: Grateful Gratitude Attitude": We left the doctor's office and my head started spinning. I couldn't remember where I had parked the car. Quite miraculously, Robert managed to navigate us to the correct floor of the parking garage. I felt that all hope had been sucked out of me. I had been struggling to cope since our last appointment with the family doctor, but receiving this final blow was brutal. I put my left hand on the side of the car, leaned over, and threw up. It was just bile. I had to push something out of me--denial, anger, angst--I didn't know. I only knew that I needed it out. I wiped my mouth, my snotty nose and my tear-stained face with jittery hands and then leaned heavily against the back of the car. I took a long, shaky breath in and out in an attempt to pull myself together. So began the journey with her husband who is diagnosed with early onset Dementia at the age of 51. Forgiving The Man Who Forgot carries the reader along one woman's journey of love, gratitude, honesty, disappointment and courage, detailing her life before, during and after her husband's diagnosis of early onset dementia. Reading this memoir, the reader feels as though the
Thu, January 23, 2025
Alfredo Botello Author of Spin Cycle Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alfredo Botello Author of Spin Cycle Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver as guest to the show. About Alfredo Botello: Alfredo Botello is a novelist and screenwriter who has worked on projects ranging from the indie Sundance Global Short La Revolucion De Iguodala to the studio tent pole Fast and Furious 9. His debut novel, 180 Days, has garnered multiple literary awards. He is a Fulbright Fellow in architecture and a Nicholl Fellow in screenwriting. In addition to screenplays and the novels, he contributed a chapter to the Amazon bestseller Wellness Through Words, and has written for The San Francisco Examiner Magazine, Metropolis, Diablo, Surface, The Utne Reader, Style, The East Bay Express, and The Monthly. Botello co-owns a cocktail bar in downtown Oakland, Little Bird Bar, and at home dotes on his two Corgis, George and Dotty. About Spin Cycle Notes from a Reluctant Caregiver: High school math teacher Ezra Pavic is having a hard time. His wife left him, his son barely tolerates him, and now he’s being blindsided by something he never saw coming: the emotional spin cycle of parenting a parent. His mother Irene has dementia, and it’s exhausting. Caring for her is a constant source of frustration, resentment, and guilt. Lots of guilt. Overwhelmed by it all, Ezra opens a strip-mall school to help others—and himself—become better caregivers. As he learns to handle the personalities of his nine misfit students, Ezra must also navigate the complex feelings he has toward his mother. It doesn’t help that she adores his do-nothing slacker brother. But Ezra hasn’t told his students that he also has an agenda beyond becoming a more compassionate caregiver. And, it turns out, so does one of his students. Ezra confides the entire tale to his childhood friend Dann
Tue, January 21, 2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A Slatton & Sharon's Son, George Welcome Kimberly Jacobsen
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Kimberly Jacobsen as guest to the show. About Kimberly Jacobsen: Kimberly is the Managing Director and Commission Attorney/ Employment matters at the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities. She manages attorneys, investigators, and support staff. Additionally, she serves as a resource for the agency’s regional offices and is involved in the preparation of the agency’s legislative proposals. She has special interest in disability law. Kimberly also serves on the West Hartford Disability Commission and on the Connecticut Bar Association’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. In recent years, Kimberly has been speaking publicly about living well with Parkinson’s Disease in many different forums. She put out several YouTube videos about her diagnosis and the first few years of living with Parkinsons (Kim Jacobsen's Parkinson's Journey - YouTube). She also regularly posts short videos on Instagram (@livingwellwithparkinsons) and TikTok (@livingwellwithparkinsons). She has written an article for the Connecticut Lawyer’s Magazine titled “My Disability Makes Me a Better Lawyer” (ctl-janfeb-22---dei.pdf (ctbar.org)). About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: <span class="y
Mon, January 20, 2025
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Holiday Realities, Now What?"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Holiday Realities, Now What?" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton with guest, John Sweeney. About John Sweeney: John Sweeney is an active and savvy 95-year-old retired John Deere dealer. He was married for 71 years and lost his wife Virginia to dementia. John is very social and is known for his technology skills and his tenacity to correct injustice by leveraging his business acumen. Contact John Sweeney: Email: jrsvhs70@gmail.com Phone: 612-810-2161 About Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori’s mother who lived wit
Thu, January 16, 2025
The Lewy Body Dementia Association with Julia Wood Director of Professional & Community Education
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L the Director of Professional & Community Education for the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA). About Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L: Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and international educator specializing in assessment and treatment of people with Parkinson’s disease and related dementias. Julia joined the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) as director of Professional & Community Education in 2021. She co-authored the first American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Guideline for Adults with Parkinson’s Disease in 2022 and serves on the Comprehensive Care Subcommittee for the World Parkinson’s Congress (WPC). About the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA): The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is the leading national organization dedicated to improving the lives of Lewy body dementia (LBD) families. The Lewy Body Association (LBDA) Mission: To optimize the quality of life for those affected by Lewy body dementia, we accelerate awareness, advance research for early diagnosis and improved care, and provide comprehensive education and compassionate support. Program Provision Highlights: Support: LBDA offers a wide variety of compassionate and confidential support services for those who are symptomatic or diagnosed, their families and current or former care partners, including but not limited to: • Virtual and in-person support groups • Connecting to Lewy Buddies, lived-experience volunteers who share their time and experience with individuals and families • Opportunity to connect directly with one of LBDA’s licensed social workers through the Lewy Line, a toll-free number, Monday - Friday • Assistance in identifying additional external programs or local resources (LBDA does not promote any doctor, medical center, allied healthcare provider, medication, product or treatment, nor direct referrals for residential facilities or home care agencies). Education: LBDA provides free resources and educational programming throughout the year on a wide variety of LBD topics. • 2024 Community Webinar Series: Empowerment through Education is designed to provide strategies for self-advocacy, exploration of the complex symptoms of LBD, and skills and resources to enhance quality of life. o Available to watch on LBDAtv or Mediflix • 2025 Community Webinar Series: Mastering Lewy Body Dementia Together will focus on building mastery of understanding on the complex symptoms of (LBD), continuation of providing strategies for self-advocacy and resources for support, and tactics for enhancing quality of life. o Begins January 15 <
Fri, January 10, 2025
Future Healthcare Professional Yati Patel
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Yati Patel as guest to the show. About Yati Patel: Yati Patel is OTTI's Senior Student Ambassador and Team Captain for this school years HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals, competition. She is currently a second-year student at Center for Sight and a Senior at Noblesville High School. After graduation she will be entering college as a Pre-Med student with the intent of joining the field of Ophthalmology. Yati’s end goal is to be a surgeon, although she does not know which specialty Yati would like to focus her practice around, she is leaning heavily into the ever-growing need in the world of eyes. Yati has been working closely with Center for Sights, Austin Lifferth OD FAAO, on a Glaucoma study around the effects on eye pressure response, and correlation with weight lifting versus low-impact exercise. Yati will be presenting her results at the Indiana 2024/2025 HOSA competition in April of 2025, and hopes to continue developing the study for publication.
Thu, January 09, 2025
Discover Echobox Memory Vault
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton are honored to welcome Timothy & Tannis Roberts the founders of Echobox Memory Vault as guests to the show. About Timothy & Tannis Roberts: Timothy and Tannis Roberts live in Calgary, Canada where they raise two daughters and manage Echobox Memory Vault. Music, travel and food are often priorities in their lives as they always enjoy meeting new people and exploring new places. Tim is an artist and musician who enjoys watching his favorite hockey team struggle and Tannis (a book-lover through and through) loves family genealogy and is always hunting down the next mouthwatering recipe to bubble up! Both feel incredibly fortunate to be running Echobox Memory Vault and greatly appreciate this opportunity to do their part for people everywhere. About Echobox Memory Vault: Combining simple technology with the magic of memory-keeping, Echobox enables individuals, families, care teams and senior care communities alike to harness the power of person-centric support. By creating stories, capturing recordings and pictures, listing personal comforts, preferences and memories, Echobox becomes a crucial personalized guidebook for caregivers and provides a higher quality of life for those receiving care! This easy-to-reference treasure trove of material offers valuable suggestions, familiar visuals and playlists which can brighten moods, create meaningful connections, help lighten daily tasks, combat caregiver burnout and provide loving grief support. Families can create interactive family trees and explore each other's ongoing legacies! Music, Speech and Occupation Therapists can enhance their craft with a new, highly-personalized approach, and passionate caregivers of all kinds can revolutionize the tender loving care they deliver with t
Mon, January 06, 2025
Dementia Demystified with Tim England
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Tim England the host of Dementia Demystified to the show. About Tim England: Tim England is a Dementia Champion and is a leading voice on dementia in Australia and has been active in this area for over 14 years. Tim is a freelance dementia consultant and educator who Demystifies and Destigmatize dementia and advocates for people living with dementia and their families to live well. Tim achieves this by sharing information about dementias pathology, the personal impact of dementia, and what can be done to help. With a Bachelor of Dementia Care and being the first recipient of the world’s first Masters of Dementia degree, Tim is a skilled Educator, an Advance Care Planner, and a Public Speaker who delivers contemporary scientific evidence-based best practice for person centered care & support. Tim is an information bridge between the scientific community and the general public with regard to dementia related topics via his public education events, media interviews, newspaper columns, blogs and his YouTube TV channel, Ask a Dementia Champion’. Finally Tim is featured in the award winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, and has been a consultant for various university research projects, such as the Art & Object Engagement project at Macquarie University and is currently an Associated Investigator for a dementia research project with the University of Queensland. About Dementia Demystified Podcast: Begin your journey to Demystify and Destigmatize dementia in your community and become a fellow advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. Dementia Demystified is hosted and created by Tim England who is a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia. Being a dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia, Tim advocates for people living with dementia and their families to live well. Dementia is an insidious condition and it tenacles infiltrate all levels of societies, and dementia is a challenging topic to discuss. Fear and stigma are associated with dementia and many actively avoid the subject. There is a great deal of misunderstanding, misinformation and many outdated myths linked to dementia. This podcast series aims to change this by being an information bridge between the scientific community and the public regarding dementia related topics. Being between 5 – 10 minutes in length, each episode targets a single dementia element and uses simple non-complicated terms and language. If you have a loved one living with dementia. If you want to smash the myths and miss information about dementia. If you desire to help people living with dementia and their families to live well. Then these podcasts are for you.
Sat, December 28, 2024
Welcome Founder of The Carefullist Katie Kristofic
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Katie Kristofic founder of The Carefullist back as guest to the show. About Katie Kristofic: An entrepreneurial spirit, Katie Kristofic has always been drawn to companies and projects with a greater purpose. She founded The Carefullist in 2023, providing an online social community, resources, and support for family caregivers after her caregiving journey ended when her mom passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Katie has over 20 years of marketing communications experience, including 15 years in Pharma and Biotech leading teams in strategic and promotional marketing, public relations, and crisis communications management. Katie previously held sales and regional account management positions with medical book and supply distribution companies. She has a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University and a Corporate Communications Certification from Cornell University. In addition to her passion for leveling the caregiving playing field, Katie enjoys comedy, baking, and spending time with her family. About The Carefullist: Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. As a matter of fact, that's how The Carefullist began. As the saying goes, when there is a diagnosis there are actually two new patients; the person receiving care and the person giving it. We share carefully vetted caregiving resources and tips, in addition to personal takes on grief, how that process often starts far before a loved one passes away, and how grief can occur with any life-altering change. Everyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver, as someone else’s “person”, deserves to have somewhere to turn that makes the journey go just a little bit smoother, feel a little less daunting, and hopefully, a lot less lonely. We imagine a time when the resources and support family caregivers need are not only at their fingertips, but also found easily and come strongly recommended by trusted Carefullists who have walked this path before.
Fri, December 20, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey "Seniors and the Holidays"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Seniors and the Holidays" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori’s mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigmas; helping families and professionals live graciously alongside dementia. Lori is an international speaker known for her multiple platforms and training programs. Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey "Seniors and the Holidays" Connect with Lori La Bey: Official Website: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/ Official Dementia Map Website: https://www.dementiamap.com/ Lance A. Slatton - known as "The Senior Care Influencer"": Known as “The Senior Care Influencer” Lance is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also host of the award winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters and Co-Host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey along with The Care Advocates and The Caregiver's Journal. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards. Connect with Lance A. Slatton: Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com Official Website for All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com
Wed, December 18, 2024
The Caregiving Support Network's Caregiver Celebration
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the Caregiving Support Network to the show for a special panel to celebrate caregivers. This event was proudly sponsored by Ways2Wellness. About the Caregiving Support Network: The Caregiving Support Network is an nonprofit ministry that provides support for unpaid family caregivers. The CSN offers practical support so that caregivers can continue caring for their loved ones without sacrificing their health. About Rebekah Dowhy: Rebekah is the President of the Caregiving Support Network. After years of caring for her mom, eventually seeing her home to heaven, Rebekah founded the Caregiving Support Network ministry to provide caregivers with prayer-centered community and practical support. About Sarah Robb: Sarah Robb, Board President of the Caregiving Support Network, was a full-time caregiver for her late mother, Dannielle, who battled Addison’s disease. Drawing from her own experiences of both the hardships and profound moments of caregiving, Sarah is dedicated to supporting other caregivers, honoring her mother’s legacy, and sharing her story to uplift others. About Lauri Thompson: Lauri is a devoted mother and primary caregiver for her adult daughter, Clarissa, who has cognitive and physical disabilities requiring round-the-clock care. Despite facing her own health challenges, Lauri's unwavering faith in the Lord and her positive attitude shine through as she navigates the complexities of caregiving. About Cecille Valoria: Cecille Valoria is a Christian author, blogger, and podcaster. She volunteers with the Caregiving Support Network as a Prayer Partner, giving compassionate emotional and spiritual support by offering a listening ear, encouragement, and prayer to help caregivers feel uplifted and connected on their caregiving journey About Nichole Zittrisch: Nichole is a mother of five, including three children with disabilities, and she and her husband, Scott, navigate the complexities of caregiving with unwavering determination. Balancing daily challenges with grace and humor, Nichole often encourages other caregivers in the CSN community. Her commitment to her family demonstrates the profound impact of love in the caregiving journey. About Rebecca: Rebecca found the Caregiving Support Network (CSN) through their devotional, “10-Day Journey to Hope”. She found hope by connecting with CSN’s Christian community and now offers that hope to caregivers by volunteering as a Prayer Partner. About Ways2Wellness: Ways 2 Wellness stands as a beacon of hope and innovation in senior care and well-being. Their customizable activity books and digital resources uplift, engage, and empower seniors and caregive
Thu, December 05, 2024
Crystal Gallo the Founder of Innerhive
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton are honored to welcome Crystal Gallo the founder of Innerhive as our guest to the show. About Innerhive: The app that supports caregivers with tools, resources, and community! Innerhive is focused on serving family caregivers who are providing and coordinating care for loved ones at home. Innerhive is committed to ending the burnout cycle by equipping caregivers with a central place to organize care details, build support networks, access resources, and collaborate with their community. Innerhive is a trusted and transparent environment built to streamline care navigation and make it easy to engage community, so caregivers can advocate for their own wellness, as well as those they care for. About Crystal Gallo: Crystal Gallo spent the past 15 years leading product and operation teams for high-growth technology companies. She is a learner at the core and passionate about leveraging technology to solve difficult problems. Inspired by her personal journey as a family caregiver for loved ones navigating dementia and cancer, she founded Innerhive. Innerhive is committed to transforming how we care for one another and is on a mission to end caregiver burnout.
Sat, November 30, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy PT & Christina ST "Finding Resources"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 8 - "Finding Resources": About Katie Kristofic: An entrepreneurial spirit, Katie Kristofic has always been drawn to companies and projects with a greater purpose. She founded The Carefullist in 2023, providing an online social community, resources, and support for family caregivers after her caregiving journey ended when her mom passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Katie has over 20 years of marketing communications experience, including 15 years in Pharma and Biotech leading teams in strategic and promotional marketing, public relations, and crisis communications management. Katie previously held sales and regional account management positions with medical book and supply distribution companies. She has a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University and a Corporate Communications Certification from Cornell University. In addition to her passion for leveling the caregiving playing field, Katie enjoys comedy, baking, and spending time with her family. About the Carefullist: Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. As a matter of fact, that's how The Carefullist began. As the saying goes, when there is a diagnosis there are actually two new patients; the person receiving care and the person giving it. We share carefully vetted caregiving resources and tips, in addition to personal takes on grief, how that process often starts far before a loved one passes away, and how grief can occur with any life-altering change. Everyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver, as someone else’s “person”, deserves to have somewhere to turn that makes the journey go just a little bit smoother, feel a little less daunting, and hopefully, a lot less lonely. We imagine a time when the resources and support family caregivers need are not only at their fingertips, but also found easily and come strongly recommended by trusted Carefullists who have walked this path before. Disclosure: Lance A. Slatton is the brand ambassador for the Carefullist
Tue, November 26, 2024
Eoin Walker Paramedic & Host of the Pre-Hospital Podcast
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Eoin Walker as guest to the show. About Eoin Walker: Eoin has been a paramedic since 2004 with the London Ambulance Service. He has also spent 10 years as a flight Paramedic from 2009-2019 in London, and six years as a ground-based Critical Care Paramedic. He has also recently worked for the Red Cross as a pre-hospital delegate in Cairo, Nairobi and Somalia. He currently works for Airbus Helicopters in Bavaria, Germany. Eoin runs three podcast channels, these are the “Pre-hospital Care Podcast’, Restore with Eoin Walker, and the ‘World Extreme Medicine’ podcast. Eoin started the Pre-hospital Care podcast to have insightful and educating conversations with leaders in their fields of specialism in 2018. The podcast attracts over half a million downloads from over 130 countries (2024). The audience is primarily medical and is aimed at paramedics, nurses, doctors, and other allied healthcare professionals.
Mon, November 25, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal Lance A. Slatton with Cindy -PT & Christina -ST "Family Caregivers" Chapter 7
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 7 - "Family Caregivers": About Kristen McCabe: Kris has been the full time caregiver for her Grams, Mary, since 2017. They started sharing their life and love as they navigate Alzheimer’s together on Instagram that same year. Now with over half a million followers on TikTok Kris continues to create connections with fellow caregivers while sharing the special bond she has with her Grandma during the progression of this disease. About Mary (Grams): Mary is the matriarch of the family. She is a strong, independent Italian New Yorker that was never afraid to speak her mind. She always lead with love & has the biggest heart. She is an energizer bunny, always on the go and even though she’s been diagnosed with dementia since 2007, her love for life only continues to grow. Follow & Connect with Kristen and Grams: Instagram: @LifeWithGrams TikTok: @LifeWithGrams LinkTree: <a class="yt-core-attributed-string__link yt-core-attributed-string__link--call-to-action-color" tabindex="0" href= "https://www.youtube.com/redirect?event=video_description&redir_token=QUFFLUhqa0tSTlRueU5NR2NDUmo2LWp4SEZhbThyX0ZiQXxBQ3Jtc0tuN05mdkFkR0VWV2RwakJfVGtkZE9lT2xSUy1FRDJYRjRYQn
Fri, November 22, 2024
The Care Advocates with Lance A Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Sharing in the Care Journey"
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The topic of this episode is "Sharing in the Care Journey" About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was named as "50 under 50" for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and and is the author of the award winning book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide". About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. George started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today, https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of ind
Tue, November 19, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Dementia and Denial"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Dementia & Denial" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer’s Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori’s mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigmas; helping families and professionals live graciously alongside dementia. Lori is an international speaker known for her multiple platforms and training programs. Lance A. Slatton - known as "The Senior Care Influencer"": Known as “The Senior Care Influencer” Lance is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also host of the award winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters and Co-Host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey along with The Care Advocates and The Caregiver's Journal. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards.
Thu, October 31, 2024
"INFLAMED" with Co-Authors Anne E. Belden & Paul Gullixson
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Anne Belden, Paul Gullixson, and Beth Eurotas-Steffy as guest to the show. About "Inflamed": “Inflamed” is a story about the abandonment of more than 100 senior citizens at a luxury senior living complex during a catastrophic wildfire in California’s Wine Country in 2017. The book offers an hour-by-hour account of the desperate attempts by family members and others to reach and rescue their loved ones from Villa Capri, an assisted living and memory care center, and Varenna, a massive independent living community. The book then chronicles the battle for truth and accountability against the facility’s powerful owners who tried to deny what happened and silence their critics, going as far as financing a million-dollar recall of the district attorney who investigated the botched fire evacuation. About Anne Belden: Anne Belden runs the journalism program and advises the newsroom at Santa Rosa Junior College. Before teaching, she spent 18 years as a journalist, working as a reporter and editor on the San Francisco Peninsula where her news, feature, and investigative articles were recognized by the California Newspaper Publishers Association, San Francisco Peninsula Press Club, and Parenting Publications of America. Anne holds a bachelor’s degree in mass communication from UCLA and a master’s degree in media studies from Stanford University. She lives in Sebastopol, California. About Paul Gullixson: Paul Gullixson is a seasoned journalist with more than 35 years of experience working for West Coast newspapers, including The Press Democrat, the San Francisco Chronicle and other Bay Area newspapers. As columnist and editorial writer for The Press Democrat, he played a key role in the newspaper winning the 2018 Pulitzer Prize for coverage of the October 2017 fires. Paul currently serves as Communications Manager for the County of Sonoma. He lives in Santa Rosa, California.
Tue, October 22, 2024
Cheryl Beversdorf Host & Producer of Aging Matters
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Cheryl Beversdorf as our guest to the show. About Cheryl Beversdorf: A Vietnam era Veteran, registered nurse, former not-for-profit association executive, and public communications specialist, Cheryl Beversdorf produces and hosts AGING MATTERS Radio, weekly radio programs and podcasts offering interviews with guests who talk about aging related topics of interest to older adults, their care partners, and families. Cheryl also produces and hosts AGING MATTERS TV Show, featuring interviews with experts about aging issues that include demonstrations of how aging related subjects benefit older adults’ lives, and stories of life of guests who talk about how their life experiences made a difference to them and to their community. Cheryl is a member of the Board of Directors of Arlington Neighborhood Village (ANV), a volunteer-driven, non-profit organization dedicated to helping older residents age in place. She chairs the ANV Communications and Marketing Committee and hosts ANV’s weekly Coffee and Conversation program. Before AGING MATTERS, Cheryl partnered with an elder mediation attorney to create Talking About the Tough Stuff, interactive dramatizations and commentary for families needing to have difficult conversations about aging issues. She also helped establish Epilogue LLC, which offered support groups to help men and women over age 50 find new jobs or reinvent themselves in retirement. About AGING MATTERS Podcast and Radio Show: The weekly radio program presents individuals with expertise about a broad array of aging related topics. The show is broadcast on podcast sites and made available for downloading on grassroots community radio stations affiliated with Pacifica Network. Produced in an interview format, guests educate and inform listeners about timely topics that impact the lives of older adults and their families. The program's focus is to help ensure longer and healthier lives for older adults. About AGING MATTERS TV Show: The TV Show offers interviews with aging experts and includes demonstrations of how aging related subjects benefit the lives of older adults and their families. A series of programs called “Stories of Life,” showcases guests who share ways their lives made a difference to them and to their community.
Fri, October 11, 2024
Pamela Mills Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Pamela Mills as guest to the show. About Pamela Mills: Pamela Mills, Associate Director of Care Management for Corewood Care holds master’s degrees in Counselor Education and Management of Aging Services. She holds certifications as a care manager through the National Academy of Certified Care Managers and as a Certified Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Trainer with the National Council of Certified Dementia Practitioners. She is also an advanced professional with the Aging Life Care Association. With over 30 years in the field of aging services, Pamela guides people living with cognitive change, through the journeys of caregiving and receiving, where each person can feel independence, comfort, joy, and achievement. In addition to spending time with family, Pamela enjoys kayaking, photography, volunteering, and tending to the flock of backyard fowl and household animal companions. About Corewood Care: Corewood Care, founded in 2016 by Mary O’Donoghue, is an expanding home care and care management agency serving older adults in Virginia, Maryland, and Washington, D.C. Mary's background as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and her personal experience with her father's early-onset dementia have deeply influenced her approach, making Corewood a trusted partner in the community. Initially, Corewood was a one-person operation, with Mary herself providing care to the first clients. She collaborated with local schools to recruit younger adults passionate about senior care. These individuals offered light assistance and companionship, making it easier for clients to transition to more comprehensive care when needed. Corewood’s innovative approach of integrating care management services—initially seen as a risky move—proved beneficial, setting the agency apart in the industry. Mary’s collaborative attitude fostered partnerships with other care managers and home care agencies, enhancing Corewood’s reputation and credibility. As the company grew, so did its team. Her CNA training helped her build strong relationships with the care team. Additionally, the Company is committed to caregiver satisfaction, highlighted by benefits like 401k plans, contributes to a positive work environment and better care for clients. Corewood Care stands out for its personalized, relationship-driven approach, its collaborative spirit within the industry, and its proactive, forward-thinking strategies that keep it ahead of industry trends.
Sun, September 29, 2024
Introducing The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George
The Care Advocates is a new YouTube & Podcast show from the All Home Care Media team that will focus on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is an author, writer, host, producer, healthcare professional for over 20 years, and renownedly known as "The Senior Care Influencer". Lance A. Slatton is the host of the Award-Winning podcast & YouTube show All Home Care Matters. He is also a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. Lance was also named a 50 under 50 for 2023 and received the distinction as the Top Influencer for Healthcare and Advocacy for 2024. Lance is also a columnist for multiple healthcare and news websites and print. About Sharon's Son, George: Dr. George Ackerman (Sharon’s son) is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. We started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country for PD Awareness. George currently interviews individuals thro
Tue, September 17, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal Lance A. Slatton with Cindy -PT & Christina -ST "Finding Care" Chapter 6
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 6 - "Finding Care": In this journal entry, we welcomed Michelle Stevens who shared her caregiving journey and how she is "Finding Care". About Michelle Stevens: Michelle Stevens spent 20 years as a caregiver, with the last 13 focused on dementia care, helping elderly patients with Alzheimer’s and Lewy Body Dementia. The past three years were especially intense for her as she cared for her mom full-time during her fight with LBD, staying with her until the very end. Since 2016, she has also gained expertise in ostomy care after her mom had her bladder removed due to cancer, which added an extra layer of complexity to her dementia care. Michelle's goal is to share her experiences to guide and support others on this difficult journey. She wants to be an advocate for both patients and caregivers, bringing some ease and calm to the process. Through her work, she hopes to turn her own painful experiences into something positive, helping others navigate their way with empathy and understanding. Connect with Michelle Stevens: Instagram: @dementia_caregiver_chronilces YouTube: @dementiacaregiverchronicles Email: dementiacaregiverchronicles@gmail.com About Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST): Cindy graduated in 1992 with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St Louis, MO. The majority of her career has been spent in Home Healthcare. She is passionate about helping people maintain their independence, especially when it makes a difference in their ability to remain in their homes. Christina graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders & Science. She spent most of her career treating patients in skilled nursing facilities. She enjoys working with individuals who have dementia and educating their families. She also likes helping people who have difficulty eating, chewing, and swallowing due to illness or disease. Cindy and Christina are the founders of Adaptive Equipment Caregiving Corner (AEC). Visit the Official Site for Adaptive Equipment Caregiving Corner(AEC): https://adaptiveequipmentcorner.com/ About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is a dedicated Writer, Author, Influencer, and seasoned Healthcare professional with a rich background spanning over 20 years in the healthcare industry. As a beacon of knowledge and support in the realm of senior care, Lance’s journey is not just
Thu, September 12, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L - "Nutrition & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Nutrition & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Dr. Helena Popovic MBBS (Australian equivalent of MD) Company - Outwitting Alzheimer’s: Dr. Helena Popovic MD is a leading authority on improving brain function, an Australian family physician, and 10-year care-partner for her father who had mixed Alzheimer’s and vascular dementia. She has written two best-selling books about their adventure with dementia, and she teaches health professionals, people living with dementia, and members of the public how to stay as sharp at age 90 as they were at age 30. Her philosophy is that education is more powerful than medication, and she believes in growing bolder rather than older. Kerry Mills Rutland, Founder, Health Coach, Advocate at Age Well Simply, LLC: Kerry Mills Rutland, MPA, is a National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach (NBC-HWC) with nearly 20 years of experience in dementia care. A specialist in the Bredesen Protocol, she focuses on preventing and reversing cognitive decline through personalized care. Kerry’s expertise has led to appearances on major platforms like PBS’s The News Hour with Paul Solman and CBS alongside Dr. Max Gomez, where she has shared her insights on dementia care. Her extensive background includes leadership roles in Alzheimer's care, founding Engaging Alzheimer's LLC, and contributing to groundbreaking research with the Brain Health & Research Institute. In 2021, Kerry launched Age Well Simply to integrate lifestyle medicine into cognitive health. She has authored award-winning books and continues to be a passionate advocate for transforming dementia care through education, training, and innovative strategies. Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L.
Tue, September 10, 2024
Jonathan Hunt-Glassman CEO and Co-Founder of Oar Health
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jonathan Hunt-Glassman CEO and Co-Founder of Oar Health as guest to the show. About Jonathan Hunt-Glassman: Jonathan Hunt-Glassman is the CEO and co-founder of Oar Health. Jonathan founded Oar Health after struggling with alcohol misuse for more than 15 years before taking back control over alcohol with help from medication. Before founding Oar, Jonathan held healthcare strategy leadership roles at Humana, Optum and Bain & Company. About Oar Health: Oar Health is a telehealth platform that simplifies access to a daily pill to drink less. Oar has helped more than 35,000 members get started with safe, effective, FDA-approved medication that helps them drink less or quit alcohol altogether.
Fri, September 06, 2024
An Interview with Sarah Cart Author of "On my Way back to You"
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Author Sarah Cart as guest to the show. Writer Sarah Cart shares how she became one of 39 million Americans taking care of an ailing loved one in ON MY WAY BACK TO YOU, One Couple’s Journey through Catastrophic Illness to Healing and Hope (Forefront Books; April 2, 2024). “My husband, Ben, just past his mid-fifties, was irrepressibly healthy and energetic until, suddenly, he wasn’t.” In suspenseful and heart-rending detail, Cart recounts how, beginning with an incurable autoimmune disease, her husband developed one life-threatening condition after another. As each month passed, she felt her best friend, this brilliant businessman, successful entrepreneur, and energetically engaged and organized father to their four sons, slipping away, until eventually they received devastating news: Ben needed a heart transplant. But that was only the tip of the iceberg. Two weeks after the COVID-19 lockdown, they realized Ben’s body was shutting down and his only hope was to get on the list and get that transplant now—in the midst of a pandemic. About Sarah Cart: Sarah Cart was raised and educated in New York and New England and wrote for multiple local publications while she and her husband, Ben, raised four sons in northeastern Ohio. Upon becoming empty nesters, the two moved to the Florida Keys, but they returned every summer to the Pennsylvania Poconos, where each had lifelong family connections. Then came COVID-19. The pandemic, combined with Ben’s health issues, necessitated their sheltering in place in Florida for the entirety of 2020. In the wake of Ben’s undergoing miraculous lifesaving measures, they have been afforded the unanticipated gift of a future and, more than ever before, relish time spent with family and friends.
Thu, August 29, 2024
Norman McNamara Founder of the Purple Angel Foundation
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Norman McNamara the founder of the Purple Angel Foundation as our guest to the show. About Norman McNamara & the Purple Angel Foundation: The Purple Angel was born on 12th January 2012. It was formed as a steering group to try and make Torbay the first dementia-fNorrm began by asking his local shop staff to read 2 pieces of information so that they could better support people with dementia and their carers. He wrote the “Guide to Understanding Dementia” and put that together with “What is Dementia” written by our Alzheimer’s Society. Two weeks later he returned and, if staff had read, awarded a Purple Angel Logo for their window. Through Facebook, Norrm met many who wanted to join in. The purple angel was named because Norrm fondly refers to his wife Elaine as “his angel”! On the 16th of November, 2013, the first 50 worldwide ambassadors were inaugurated in Paignton, Devon, UK. There are now well over 1000 ambassadors, all with their own teams of volunteer-friendly resorts in the country. Norman McNamara a resident of Torbay, Devon, UK was diagnosed with dementia at only 50 years of age. Whilst out shopping one day he was rudely spoken to by a shopkeeper and decided to change the way people see dementia and treat others. Many towns in the UK began raising awareness with The Purple Angel, taking the information to their local shops and businesses. On a Facebook “Dementia Aware” page many others began to form dementia-friendly communities and were inspired by the success of the project. Many Purple Angel Dementia Action Alliances now have their own steering groups and the word is spreading to other areas. It became apparent that many other organizations needed to be included such as hospitals, first responders, rescue services, schools, scouts, etc. and resources were developed to address different situations. A book was written for young school children by Max Wallack in the USA and is being translated into other languages by Purple Angel ambassadors and talks held in schools so that our young can grow up understanding dementia.<
Fri, August 16, 2024
"A Kids Book About Long-Term Care" with Author Jenny Abeling & Illustrator Mary Matthews
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team behind the book "A Kids Book to Long-Term Care" Author Jenny Abeling & Illustrator Mary Mattews as guests to the show. About Jenny Abeling: Jenny Abeling brings two decades of unwavering dedication to advocacy and caring for our communities. A seasoned healthcare executive and nationally recognized force, she has relentlessly championed the rights of vulnerable communities, leaving an indelible mark on programs and communities nationwide. As a long-term care leader, she is a champion for older Americans and has earned recognition for her exceptional efforts in advocating for those often left unseen and unheard. Recently, she pioneered the Essential Worker Healthcare Program which is a first-in-the-nation effort to lift up the health and wellness of long-term care workers. In every campaign, every program, and every endeavor, Jenny continues to prove that change is not just possible -- it's inevitable under the guidance of a visionary leader. About Mary Matthews: Mary Matthews is a communications creative with expertise in television, digital arts, branding, and marketing. With over 18 years of experience creating content and running creative communications for nonprofits, advocacy campaigns, and corporate clients, Mary delivers compelling production work to every project she takes on. Her impactful storytelling, strong work ethic, and distinct sense of humor produce highly creative projects that resonate across a variety of industries and platforms. About Gal Pal Productions: Gal Pal Productions was launched by two highly creative, accomplished, and driven advocates deeply committed to lifting the voices of the often unseen and unheard through impactful visual storytelling. Co-founders and Executive Producers, Jenny Abeling and Mary Matthews, work tirelessly to prioritize and elevate intergenerational narratives into the larger cultural conversation through film, video, photography, illustration, graphic arts, and publications.
Wed, August 14, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST): Chapter 5 "Finding Support"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 5 - "Finding Support": In this journal entry, we welcomed Laurette Klier who shared her caregiving journey and how she is "Finding Support". About Laurette Klier: Laurette Klier is the founder of NANA’S BOOKS, a treasury of art and literature pairings in approachable, adaptive formats, mindfully designed to meet the needs of people living with brain change and their communities of care. A career educator, Laurette saw that her mother-in-law, ‘Nana Mary’, who was living with Lewy body dementia had entirely abandoned her daily newspapers and large print books, and decided to try her hand at creating books that Nana could read and enjoy once again. Because NANA’S book was such a hit, Laurette kept making more books, with topics requested by neighbors and friends who were also living with cognitive change. Based in nostalgia, the resonant themes struck such a chord with elders in life review, a common thread began to appear: books that honor identity and give elders the visual and auditory cues they need empower them to reminisce and converse with ease. Now with 40 books in print and digital libraries, Laurette is focused on getting the word out to families, communities, and libraries seeking to re-ignite lifespan reading and unite generations. Laurette holds master’s and undergraduate degrees from Boston College, in education and speech communications. She is a Certified Dementia Practitioner (CDP) certified senior advisor (CSA), certified in individual Cognitive Stimulation Therapy (iCST) and Habilitation Therapy, and is finishing up her Engagement Leader Certification with Teepa Snow’s Positive Approach to Care. NANA’S BOOKS have received a 2021 Maude’s Award for Innovation in Making Connections, a 2023 National Service to Seniors Award from CSA, and a 2023 National Mature Media Award for Innovation in Digital Resources for Caregivers. About Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST): Cindy graduated in 1992 with a Master’s Degree in Physical Therapy from Washington University in St Louis, MO. The majority of her career has been spent in Home Healthcare. She is passionate about helping people maintain their independence, especially when it makes a difference in their ability to remain in their homes. Christina graduated from Eastern Illinois University with a Master’s degree in Communication Disorders & Science. She spent most of her career treating patients in skilled nursing facilities. She enjoys working with individuals who have dementia and educating their families. She also likes helping people who have difficulty eating, chewing, and swallowing due to illness or disease. Cindy and Christina are the founders of Adaptive Equipmen
Fri, August 09, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L - "Myths, Stigmas, Lies, & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Myths, Stigmas, Lies, & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Samuel A. Simon, known as the "The Dementia Man" is a Playwright, Producer, and Actor: Samuel A. (Sam) Simon started his career in Washington, DC as a lawyer for Ralph Nader’s first advocacy group in 1970. He then spent 25 years as head of a public affairs firm. In that work, he was often in the news, appearing on Face The Nation, Phil Donahue Show, Oprah Winfrey Show, Good Morning America, and many more. Sam calls his playwriting and theatre work is 4th Age. His first play, The Actual Dance, Love’s Ultimate Journey Through Breast Cancer, toured from 2013 to the present. In 2021 The Actual Dance was turned into an award-winning biography. In 2018, Sam was diagnosed with mild cognitive impairment or MCI. In 2022, he was diagnosed with early-stage Alzheimer’s disease. He began documenting his journey with Alzheimer’s in 2023 by writing a new play, Dementia Man, An Existential Journey, which debuted with a performance at the Capitol Fringe Festival that same year. Sam lives in Mclean, Virginia, with his wife Susan. They have two adult children and four grandchildren. Sam’s work in law and theatre has been recognized by his inclusion in Who’s Who in American Law and, in 2023, Who’s Who in America. Tracy Cram Perkins, Author: Tracy Cram Perkins, is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor with sixteen-years of experience caring for four family members with dementia. She is the author of Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After. Dementia Home Care. She teaches hands-on solutions for reducing repetitive questions, melt downs, and wandering. She includes tips using simple, inexpensive fixes found at hardware and office supply stores. Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L.
Wed, July 31, 2024
Lance A. Slatton Author of "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide"
All Home Care Matters host, Lance A. Slatton speaks with Marianne Sciucco & Christy Byrne Yates from AlzAuthors about his book "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" and the motivation behind the book. About the Book: At the heart of every family is the profound bond shared with our aging parents, a bond that becomes both clearer and more delicate as the sunset of their lives approaches. "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" is a beacon of wisdom, meant to guide you through the complexities and emotional tides of becoming a caregiver. This pivotal guide is your ally, from witnessing the early signs of your parents needing assistance to managing the crescendo of their medical and emotional needs. About Lance A. Slatton: Lance A. Slatton is a dedicated Writer, Author, Influencer, and seasoned Healthcare professional with a rich background spanning over 20 years in the healthcare industry. As a beacon of knowledge and support in the realm of senior care, Lance’s journey is not just a career but a calling to make a meaningful difference in the lives of families, caregivers, and their loved ones as they navigate the complexities of long-term care. Lance’s passion for helping others was the guiding light that led him to become a Senior Case Manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services, where he has been instrumental in providing care and support to those in need. His dedication to the field extends beyond his day job, as Lance has taken his commitment to a global audience through his award-winning podcast and YouTube channel, All Home Care Matters, as well as co-hosting The Caregivers Journal with Cindy and Christina of AECorner, as well as Conscious Caregiving with L&L alongside Lori La Bey. Beyond the accolades, Lance’s work is fueled by a genuine desire to empower individuals and families facing long-term care challenges. He leverages his platform to share crucial information, resources, and support, ensuring no one feels alone in their journey. His involvement with the Board of Directors for a senior center in Monroe County, Michigan, further illustrates his commitment to community engagement and support at the grassroots level. Connect with Lance A. Slatton: </
Thu, July 25, 2024
Bruce McIntyre, CEO of the Oklahoma Parkinson's Alliance & Kristin Rossi, CEO of the Michigan Parkinson Foundation
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Bruce McIntyre, CEO of the Oklahoma Parkinson's Alliance and Kristin Rossi the CEO of the Michigan Parkinson Foundation as guests to the show. About Bruce McIntyre: Bruce McIntyre serves as the CEO of the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance. He is the author of five books: Receiving Peace, Thrive Anyway, Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions, and Resilient Life. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year. He has keynoted such events as the 2016 National Caregiving Conference in Chicago, the 2019 Regional Caregiver Conference SW, as well as over 100 disease conferences, caregiving gatherings, and church events. As a caregiver for his wife since 2004, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. He earned a Master of Divinity in 2002 and has led the Caregiver Fundamentals Project in Oklahoma City and served family caregivers as a church, business, and nonprofit leader. You can learn more about him at BruceMcIntyre.com. The Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance works to inspire hope and transform life for people with Parkinson’s in Oklahoma. With offices in OKC, Tulsa and Lawton, the Alliance offers almost 90 support, exercise and voice groups across the state as well as free family consultations, education events and research opportunities. . About Kristin Rossi: Kristin Rossi is the Chief Executive Officer of the Michigan Parkinson Foundation. Kristin has spent the last 16 years in nonprofit leadership. She earned her Masters of Public Administration with a focus on nonprofit management from Western Michigan University and has worked with various areas of the nonprofit sector from university foundations to the social sector to arts and culture and currently a statewide voluntary health foundation. Prior to taking the helm at the Michigan Parkinson Foundation, Kristin worked for many years at the Alzheimer’s Association where she developed a passion for neurodegenerative diseases, the effect they have on families, and the importance of ensuring that families and caregivers connect with community resources and support so that no one feels isolated or alone. She loves working with and learning from older adults and is committed to supporting healthy aging initiatives across the state of Michigan and beyond. Kristin believes that the nonprofit sector truly has an opportunity to make a difference in people’s lives and has dedicated her career to making in impact in this arena. In her free time, Kristin enjoys reading, all things Italian, traveling and spending as much time as possible with her husband and two small children.
Tue, July 23, 2024
Exploring Geri-Gadgets with Founder Angela Fairhurst
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Angela Fairhurst the Founder & CEO of Geri-Gadgets as guest to the show. About Angela Fairhurst: Angela Fairhurst is a seasoned entrepreneur with a passion for innovation. As the CEO and Founder of Geri-Gadgets®, Angela has carved out a niche in the realm of senior care with her groundbreaking patented products. Angela's expertise spans multiple domains; She’s a seasoned television and event producer, and an Executive in Charge of Production at Fairhurst Productions, Inc, and former Executive Director of the Chambers Group, a consumer products marketing firm. Now she's bringing her wealth of experience and creativity to the forefront of dementia care. About Geri-Gadgets®: Geri-Gadgets® leads the way in providing safe, sensory, and sustainable silicone products tailored for individuals with Alzheimer's, dementia, and cognitive issues. Our innovative solutions redefine caregiving by enhancing engagement, minimizing fall risks, providing caregiver relief and improving behaviors. These groundbreaking solutions come in three distinct patented buckets, each tailored to address the unique needs of these adults. From the hands-on stimulation of the manipulatives in the Fidget Gidget Bucket to the sustainable and stimulating pieces of the Shapes Bucket, and the therapeutic sensory colorful flowers, leaves and vase of the Flower Bucket, Geri-Gadgets® offers a comprehensive approach to enhancing well-being. With a commitment to non-pharmacological methods, Geri-Gadgets® offers transformative options to support individuals and their caregivers, bringing joy and improving quality of life for all concerned. Connect with Lance A. Slatton: Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com Connect with All Home Care Matters: Official Website: https://www.allhomecarematters.com
Tue, July 16, 2024
The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) with Esther Kane & Debbie Elkins
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Esther Kane and Debbie Elkins from The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD). About The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD): Online at theaftd.org, AFTD is the largest national nonprofit devoted to providing resources to help families affected by FTD today, and advancing research to foster accurate diagnosis, treatments, and a cure. Our volunteer founded organization – driven by thousands of volunteers and donors – reflects a community's profound determination to #endFTD. With the FTD Disorders Registry, we are proud to partner with families, researchers, biopharma companies, state and federal policymakers, and health professionals across the country to improve care for people and families facing FTD – efforts that could ultimately be importance to all facing dementia or neurodegenerative disease. About Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP: Esther Kane, MSN, RN-CDP joined AFTD as its Director of Support and Education in November 2020. Previously, Esther served as Director of Wellness at CareOne Management, a company that provides elder-care services throughout the Northeast U.S. She brings clinical, educational, managerial, and marketing skills along with a passion for quality care for those who are living with neurological conditions. Her work reflects a strong commitment to the importance of education and training throughout the spectrum of diagnosis and delivery of quality care. At AFTD, Esther ensures that support services and educational programs advance early diagnosis and improve access to quality care and effective support, and that that clinical information provided to healthcare professionals and the AFTD community is current and evidence-based. Debbie Elkins, RN and AFTD Ambassador for West Virginia: After her husband’s journey to an FTD diagnosis, Debbie became an AFTD volunteer and hosted her first Food for Thought fundraiser. With a p
Wed, July 10, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Dementia Influencers"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Dementia Influencers" and features an All-Star Panel. Norman McNamara, Living with Dementia, Founder of the Purple Angel Rev. Katie Norris, Montessori Based Dementia Care Practitioner, Owner of Recourse Coaching: She is a Trauma-Informed Montessori dementia care specialist for 14 years and is an AMI Montessori for Aging and Dementia Practitioner. She is the primary author of Creative Connections in Dementia Care and she teaches Montessori care to family members, care communities, and home health agencies. She is also a family dementia care partner as her father has Alzheimer’s and her mother had Lewy Body Dementia. Vicki de Klerk-Rubin, Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute: Vicki de Klerk-Rubin is the Executive Director of the Validation Training Institute and a certified Validation Master Teacher. She is the author of Validation Techniques for Dementia Care and Validation for First Responders. Together with her mother Naomi Feil, the founder of the Validation method, she co-authored the revisions of Validation: The Feil Method and The Validation Breakthrough. Dr. Jennifer Bute, Living with Dementia, International Advocate: Dr Jennifer Bute, worked in Africa as a doctor before working as a GP for 25 years involved in medical education. And was an honorary lecturer at Southampton university, She had to take early retirement when diagnosed with dementia but continues to use her skills She speaks at conferences, on radio, and has been spoken on International radio and appeared on UK television programmes raising awareness and understanding of dementia. She passionately believes more can be done to improve both the present and the future for those living with dementia. Her book ‘Dementia from the Inside". Mary Underwood, Dementia Care Specialist. Founder of Empowermentia: Mary Underwood is a social worker who has been in the field of memory care for over 35 years. She has worked in a variety of settings including home care, adult day programs, assisted living and nursing homes. Over the years, she has developed innovative programs and training sessions. Cyndy Luzinski, Executive Director of Dementia Together - MS, RN, L® Practitioner: Cyndy Hunt Luzinski is an advanced practice nurse with a nursing background which ranges from critical care to community case management. In honor of her dad, she founded Dementia Together, a nonprofit organization in Northern Colorado which offers education, enrichment, and hope. Laurie Scherrer, International Advocate, DAA Executive Board Member and Programs Director: Laurie Scherrer was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's & FTD at the age of 55. Unable to continue a profess
Sun, July 07, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST): Chapter 4 "Navigating Care"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 4 - "Navigating Care": In this journal entry, we welcomed Lisa Nigro who shared her caregiving journey and how she is "Navigating Care". About Lisa Nigro: Lisa Nigro has always served marginalized communities, beginning with her work in the Chicago Police Department and continuing with her work in founding the Inspiration Corporation, which has served the homeless community of Chicago for the last 30 years. Currently, she is a full-time caregiver to her son, who suffered a brain injury in 2015, leading her to advocate for the disabled community. In 2010, Lisa was awarded the Presidential Citizens Medal for her ongoing community work and has been featured in magazines such as People, Mirabella, and, most recently, Parade. She has proven that one person can lead the way to making a difference in the lives of others.
Wed, July 03, 2024
Eric Kolb Co-Founder of Songs & Smiles
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Eric Kolb as a guest to the show. Eric Kolb and his wife, Sheryl, founded Songs & Smiles in 2020. Building on lessons learned during their own experience caring for Sheryl’s mom, Trish, the couple started the nonprofit organization to help families navigate the challenges of the Alzheimer’s journey. Eric and Sheryl met and got married during college in Illinois. They have lived in the Dallas-Fort Worth area since 1994. As the organization’s Executive Director, Eric oversees day-to-day operations. He has presented more than 800 in-person singalong shows at care homes, and his online singalong videos are enjoyed by people around the world. Eric has been singing his whole life: in choirs, in musicals, at church, at weddings, and at numerous sporting events. Eric previously worked in public relations and publishing, including positions at ClubCorp Publications and the Texas Rangers Baseball Club. He brainstormed with former co-workers to develop Joyful Memories, a dementia-friendly magazine.
Thu, June 27, 2024
Katie Kristofic Family Caregiver & Founder of The Carefullist
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Katie Kristofic as guest to the show. An entrepreneurial spirit, Katie Kristofic has always been drawn to companies and projects with a greater purpose. She founded The Carefullist in 2023, providing an online social community, resources, and support for family caregivers after her caregiving journey ended when her mom passed away from Alzheimer’s Disease. Katie has over 20 years of marketing communications experience, including 15 years in Pharma and Biotech leading teams in strategic and promotional marketing, public relations, and crisis communications management. Katie previously held sales and regional account management positions with medical book and supply distribution companies. She has a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University and a Corporate Communications Certification from Cornell University. In addition to her passion for leveling the caregiving playing field, Katie enjoys comedy, baking, and spending time with her family. About The Carefullist: Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. As a matter of fact, that's how The Carefullist began. As the saying goes, when there is a diagnosis there are actually two new patients; the person receiving care and the person giving it. We share carefully vetted caregiving resources and tips, in addition to personal takes on grief, how that process often starts far before a loved one passes away, and how grief can occur with any life-altering change. Everyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver, as someone else’s “person”, deserves to have somewhere to turn that makes the journey go just a little bit smoother, feel a little less daunting, and hopefully, a lot less lonely. We imagine a time when the resources and support family caregivers need are not only at their fingertips, but also found easily and come strongly recommended by trusted Carefullists who have walked this path before.
Tue, June 25, 2024
Stephen Tweed CEO of Leading Home Care & Founder of CEO Forum
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Stephen Tweed as guest to the show. Stephen Tweed, CSP, is an internationally known health care and business strategist, award winning professional speaker, prolific author, and strategic business coach. He has spent the last three decades working with home care companies that want to grow and with leaders who want to get ready for the future. Currently, he is CEO of Leading Home Care … a Tweed Jeffries company, and Founder of the Home Care CEO Forum. Stephen has authored or co-authored seven books written specifically for the home care industry. His most recent book, Conquering the Crisis: Proven Solutions for Caregiver Recruiting and Retention was published in August 2017 by Red Letter Publishing. Stephen is also the editor and publisher of the industry’s leading electronic newsletter, Home Care CEO Report. As Founder of the Home Care CEO Forum, Stephen has organized and facilitated five Home Care CEO Mastermind Groups, where leaders of top tier home care companies come together to share ideas, solve problems, and support one another. Currently, there are over 50 companies in these five groups representing the Top 10%, Top 7%, and Top 5% of independent home care companies in the US. Stephen brings a unique perspective as a consultant, speaker, and author in the post-acute care sector. He has served on the boards of directors of three not-for-profit home health care companies and an award winning inpatient rehab hospital. He has been the Interim President and CEO of a $25 million home care company. He is also a consumer of homecare, as the father of an adult son who is physically disabled, lives in a wheelchair, and uses the services of home care on a daily basis. No other speaker in America brings this unique experience to Conquering the Caregiver Recruiting and Retention Crisis.
Sat, June 15, 2024
Poetry for the Dementia Journey - An AlzAuthors Anthology
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcomed AlzAuthors to the show to learn about their new book "Poetry for the Dementia Journey - An AlzAuthors Anthology". Marianne Sciucco - Co-Founder of AlzAuthors: Marianne Sciucco is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse, using her skills and experience to create stories that bear witness to the humanity in all of us. She writes contemporary, women's and young adult fiction. With more than 20-years’ experience as a staff nurse and case manager, she's worked with countless families dealing with issues related to aging, elder care, Alzheimer's, and dementia. In 2002, she put the two together and began writing about the intricate lives of people struggling with health and family issues. She published her debut novel, "Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story," in 2013 to glowing reviews. This book led her to become a co-founder and manager of AlzAuthors, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. Started by three women who had each written a book about dementia in 2015, there are now more than 350 author contributors. She is the producer and host for Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia, an AlzAuthors Podcast. When not writing she works as a campus nurse at a community college in New York's Hudson Valley. Ann Campanella - Manager and Director of AlzAuthors: Ann Campanella is a former magazine and newspaper editor. She is the author of two award-winning memoirs and four collections of poetry. Her writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, literary journals and online sites across the country and around the world. Her first memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found, tells the story of her mother’s descent into Alzheimer’s at the same time Ann was trying to become a mother and dealing with a series of miscarriages. This memoir was named “One of the best Alzheimer’s books of all time,” by Book Authority two years in a row. Celiac Mom, Ann’s second memoir, tells the story of her daughter’s celiac diagnosis and her family’s transition to a gluten-free lifestyle and has become a “go-to” resource for those with celiac. Two of Ann’s poetry books, What Flies Away and The Beach Poems, capture poignant moments of living with and loving someone with dementia. Ann is a manager and director of AlzAuthors, a nonprofit organization representing hundreds of books about Alzheimer’s and dementia. In 2018, she was recognized by her hometown newspaper as one of the Most Influential Women in her community for her work promoting Alzheimer’s awareness. Ann and her husband live on Lake Norman in North Carolina and enjoy nightly sunsets. Sue Fagalde Lick - Caregiver & Author: Sue Fagalde Lick, who lives on the Oregon coast, has published three poetry chapbooks, Gravel Roa
Thu, June 13, 2024
Christina Keys Founder and CEO of Keys for Caregiving
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcomed the CEO and Founder of Keys for Caregiving, Christina Keys to the show to share how she is supporting family caregivers. Christina Keys chased the American dream. She had a successful career, traveled, was financially stable, healthy and happy then on March 16,2013 at 3:42 everything changed. Her mother had a life changing stroke and was given 1% chance to live. She instantly went from career woman to caregiver. Within 3 years of caregiving for her mother she was financially, emotionally, mentally and physically bankrupt. The doctors told Christina She would be lucky to live 6 months if that. Her body was literally shutting down from the stress of caregiving and trying to do it alone. She had a choice to make, figure out how to change her life and live while caring for her mother or give up and start making arrangements on how her mother would be cared for after her death. She chooses to live and not only change her life but now helps to change the lives of caregivers who struggle while caring for loved ones. Turning a mess into a message and making it her mission to make sure caregivers everywhere are seen, heard valued and appreciated and are Never Alone, She founded and ran a award winning local nonprofit called “Loving Them Forward” was the Director of Community Growth for a National company where she created and lead a team of almost 200 Caregiving Champions in cities all across the US. She is now a National Speaker and Advocate as well as the Founder and CEO of Keys For Caregiving where she is Connecting businesses, organizations, and Family Caregivers to collectively transform the Care Space community and amplify our voices for change. Christina cared for her mother from until she passed for almost a decade from 2013-Dec 2022. Keys for Caregiving offers: • Consulting services • Community Building • Speaking and advocacy services for press, media, film, podcasts, etc. • Caregiver Event project management and execution • Education and Training
Thu, June 06, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L - "Mental Health & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is on "Mental Health & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Dr. Linda Ganzenmuller, Doctor of Psychology: Dr. Ganzenmuller is a Doctor of Psychology and president of Supportive Psychological Services of Long Island, where she has dedicated most of her career to focusing on Senior Citizens and their caregivers. She is the author of the Tiny Professors series of children's therapy books intended to help children and the adults in their families cope with life's most difficult challenges, which includes having a loved one with Alzheimer's; and Grief over the death of a loved one. She currently practices on Long Island, New York caring for adults of all ages, with the hopes of helping at each stage and teaching the generations to learn how to understand, support, and rely on one another through the years. Olivia Block, Registered Nurse in Minnesota: Olivia Block is a Registered Nurse in Minnesota. Most recently she has been practicing as Director of Nursing in an Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care community and part-time as a hospice nurse. Her heart is in working on helping seniors continue to feel valued and whole as they adapt to changes in their lives. Christina Keys, Owner and Founder of Keys for Caregiving: Christina Keys went from a career woman to a caregiver on March 16,2013. Her mother had a life-changing stroke and was given a 1% chance to live. Within 3 years of caregiving for her mother, she was financially, emotionally, mentally, and physically bankrupt. The doctors told Christina She would be lucky to live 6 months if that. Her body was literally shutting down from the stress of caregiving. She had a choice to make, figure out how to change her life while caring for her mother or give up and start making arrangements on how her mother would be cared for after her death. Christina chooses to live and not only change her life but now helps to change the lives of caregivers all across the US. Her mission is to make sure caregivers everywhere are seen, heard, valued, appreciated, and Never Alone, She founded and ran an award-winning local non-profit, and was the Director of Community Growth for a National company. She created and led a team of almost 200 Caregiving Champions in cities across the US. She is now a National Speaker and Advocate as well as the Founder and CEO of "Keys For Caregiving" Christina cared for her mother until she passed from 2013 to Dec 2022. Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Visit their website at: https://consciouscaregivingll.com To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can
Mon, June 03, 2024
A Day at the Frenchtown Adult Day Center in Monroe, Michigan
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton spent a day at the Frenchtown Adult Center in Monroe, Michigan. Many family caregivers are unfamiliar with what an adult day center is and what resources are available to them through adult day centers. Many people hear the word ‘dementia’ and wonder what it is, described as a set of symptoms that may include memory loss and difficulties with thinking, problem-solving, or language. Often these issues are small to start with and can become severe enough to affect daily life. Dementia is often time associated with Alzheimer’s disease, while this is true, Alzheimer’s is the cause of dementia, just like a series of strokes can lead to dementia. Discover how the Frenchtown Adult Day Service program supports the individual and his/her Caregiver. Connect with the Frenchtown Adult Day Center in Monroe, Michigan: https://www.frenchtownsenior.com/adult-day-services-program.html Connect with Lance A. Slatton: https://www.lanceaslatton.com
Sat, May 25, 2024
"Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts" with Author Max Sherman
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton sat down for an in-depth interview with Max Sherman the author of the book "Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts". Max Sherman, with a notable career in public service and academia, has served as a Texas State Senator, President of West Texas State University, and Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs. His leadership roles also include President of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Vice President of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation. Active on several boards, including the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Sherman is also the author of "Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder". About "Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts": Three years since its initial release, Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair In Four Acts, authored by former Texas State Senator Max Sherman and his wife, Gene Alice, continues to make a profound impact on individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The book, which has been celebrated for its raw and honest depiction of life as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, brings a much-needed focus to the often-overlooked experiences of caregivers. Since its publication, Releasing the Butterfly has become more than a book; it's evolved into a movement of awareness and empathy for the millions of Alzheimer's caregivers worldwide. It tells the captivating story of Max and Gene Alice, who met as teenagers in a Texas Panhandle jail, forging a bond over shared interests in literature and the arts. Raised in humble, blue-collar families, their relationship matured in the 1950s, evolving into a partnership of mutual respect and equality. This decades-long love story, rooted in a strong foundation of education and faith, faces its greatest challenge when Gene Alice is diagnosed with Alzheimer's. The narrative beautifully captures their enduring love and resilience, showing how deep bonds can withstand even the most heartrending trials. The book has received acclaim from healthcare professionals, Alzheimer's advocacy groups, and readers alike. It has sparked conversations about the critical role of caregivers in the journey of Alzheimer's, leading to greater recognition and resources for those in this challenging role. Visit the Official Website of All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com Visit the Official Website of Lance A. Slatton: https://www.lanceaslatton.com
Thu, May 16, 2024
An Interview with Senior Care Technology Pioneer Jack York
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the pioneer of senior care technology Jack York as guest to the show. Jack York is a pioneer in the field of technology and aging. He co-founded It’s Never 2 Late (in2l) in 1999, a company dedicated to helping older adults realize the full benefits of engagement technology. With a 15-year background in the Silicon Valley, he saw a vast potential in utilizing technology to foster these connections. Jacks experience at iN2L left him thirsty to capture more of the stories of residents living in senior living communities. To that end, in 2022 Jack launched Talegate, a company 100% focused on capturing the stories of the remarkable residents living in senior living communities, and that staff that brings the heart. Through mini-documentaries and whimsical drives interviewing elders, TaleGate changes the perception of senior living and aging. Jack has a passion for changing the paradigm and the stereotypes for aging, especially stereotypes tied to people living with dementia. His work has been recognized by the Wall Street Journal, NPR, and dozens of senior living publications. Connect with All Home Care Matters: Official Website: https://www.allhomecarematters.com Connect with Lance A. Slatton: Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com
Tue, May 07, 2024
The "Dementia LIVE" Experience with Age-u-cate
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcomed Laura Ellen Christian and Jessica Smith of AGE-u-cate as guests to the show for a special demonstration of their "Dementia LIVE" experience. About Laura Ellen Christian - President: Laura Ellen comes to AGE-u-cate with 17 years of experience in the senior living industry. She began her career as an Activity Director for a senior living community, which quickly led to the opportunity to an expand her reach. For the past 14 years she has led The Arbor Company in the development and implementation of comprehensive dementia training programs for care partners and innovative engagement programs for seniors at large. “As evident in my tenure with the Arbor Company, I take pride in aligning myself with well-rounded, compassionate people. I quickly found that connection with the AGE-u-cate team several years ago and feel fortunate to open the next chapter of my career with this organization.” Laura Ellen leads the strategic development of AGE-u-cate’s brand awareness, product accessibility across market channels and quality collaborative partnerships. She is a graduate of the University of Georgia and lives in Smyrna, GA with her husband and two boys. About Jessica Smith - Director of Senior Living Initiatives: Jessica comes to AGE-u-cate with 12 year's of experience in the senior care industry. She started in home care as Marketing Director, to leadership positions including managing dementia care units and becoming a licensed nursing home administrator in Ohio and Michigan. She knows that education is a powerful tool for both family members and caregivers to advocate for their loved ones in their later years and is excited to be a resource to other senior living leaders and their communities by working with the AGE-u-cate team. Her passion for the seniors in her community began with a close relationship to her grandfather and a desire to give back to those who deserve a dignified life in their aging years. She graduated from Ohio University, where she met her husband. They have two young children and enjoy living the country life in rural Northwest Ohio. About AGE-u-cate: Welcome to AGE-u-cate Training Institute! We impact people, organizations, and communities with powerful dementia training, innovative life engagement solutions and dynamic partner collaborations. Since 2015, together with our program partners, AGE-u-cate training and education programs have impacted over 2 million people both nationally and internationally. Our programs focus on elevating quality of life for elders, especially those living with dementia and their care partners. AGE-u-cate 5 solutions: Dementia Live, Compassionate Touch, REVEAL Aging online learning courses, Intergenerational Arts Programming for People Living with Dementia and Flashback.
Fri, May 03, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Legalities & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is on "Legalities & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Mary Farquhar - CEO of Roger Fisher’s Care: Mary Farquhar started as a colleague to her husband, Roger Fisher when he was diagnosed with Mild Cognitive Impairment in October 2018. As Roger’s disease progressed to Alzheimer’s, Mary reluctantly promoted herself to CEO of Roger Fisher’s Care. Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy: Attorney Ramsey Bahrawy has 43 years experience as an Estate Planning and Elder Law Attorney. During that time he has advised countless clients (individuals and families) in both simple sophisticated estate planning strategies. He also advises families with special needs, whether children or adult, on estate planning matters. Attorney Bahrawy represents elders and caregivers to plan for future or, in some circumstances, an immediate need for institutional medical care. In this regard, Attorney Bahrawy assists elders in protecting assets in order to qualify for Medicaid, making or adjusting estate plans such as Wills, Trusts, and Advance Directives, administering estates, guardianship of elderly persons, and financial elder abuse. Attorney Bahrawy is a former member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys Deborah Snyder – Care Partner for Her Husband and Aging & Disability Resource Center Specialist: Deborah Snyder is a Care Partner in her husband’s care who is experiencing brain change with Behavioral variant Frontotemporal Dementia (BvFTD). He was diagnosed in 2019, and life changed. She is a Certified Independent Consultant with Positive Approach to Care, Teepa Snow, and has worked in the arena of senior care and aging resources since 2017. Deborah presently works for North Star Counsel on Aging as an Aging & Disability Resource Center (ADRC) Specialist. Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Visit their website at: https://consciouscaregivingll.com/ To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites. Connect with Lance A. Slatton: Official Website: https://lanceaslatton.com/ Official Website for All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com Connect with Lori La Bey Official Website: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/ Official Dementia Map Website: https://www.dementiamap.com/
Tue, April 30, 2024
Former Wisconsin Governor Martin J. Schreiber Author of "My Two Elaines"
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome the former Governor of Wisconsin & Author of "My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer's Caregiver" Martin J. Schreiber as guest to the show. Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. Reaching audiences nationwide at live events and through various forms of media, Marty uses humor and compassion as he shares lessons from his ongoing, decade-plus journey as caregiver. His speaking tour takes him to conferences, civic organizations, senior communities, libraries and more around the country. He has given more than 300 presentations since launching his awareness campaign in late 2016. Whether in Texas, Idaho, New York, Missouri, Florida, Ohio or closer to home, caregivers tell Marty that his message gives them encouragement and hope that they can manage their challenging situation. Marty’s book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, is winning acclaim from caregivers across the country. It was rated as the No. 11 “Best Alzheimer’s Book of All Time” by bookauthority.org, and was named to Caring.com’s list of “Best Caregiving Books” of both 2017 and 2018. Now in its fourth print edition, My Two Elaines also has been released as an e-book, an audiobook and on CD. Net proceeds are used to promote Alzheimer’s caregiver support. Prior to writing My Two Elaines – and while still caring for his wife at home – Marty helped the Alzheimer’s Association launch Operation: Stronger Together in 2015. This multi-year awareness program has helped the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter connect record numbers of families to education and resources that are vital to successful caregiving. He also collaborated with Wisconsin state government and various business groups to help create the online Dementia-Friendly Employers Toolkit, which is now used by human resources departments and employee assistance programs. These initiatives have led to Marty being recognized with awards from the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations. Marty’s work on behalf of older citizens goes back decades to his 16 years in public service as a state senator, lieutenant governor and governor focusing on elderly concerns, improved quality of nursing home care, and development of the in-home Community Care Organization. He went on to become a successful insurance executive and publisher before starting his own government relations firm in 1988. He attended Valparaiso University in Indiana and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and earned a doctorate of law from Marquette University in Milwaukee. Marty and his wife Elaine, who died in 2022, are the parents of four children, Kathryn Lyon, Martin Schreiber, Kristine Haas and Matt Schreiber. They have thirteen grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Wed, April 24, 2024
A Conversation with Luke Gilligan, CEO of Resense
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Luke Gilligan the founder of Resense as guest to the show. Luke Gilligan is the founder and CEO of Resense, a company that creates innovative and restorative products for individuals living with Dementia. Luke has a passion for care and creating unique, dementia-friendly products and experiences for individuals living with Dementia. As an upcoming Graduate from Grove City College, studying Entrepreneurship, Luke has been featured in the Wall Street Journal, and Pittsburgh Post Gazette, and was honored with Top 5 under 25 Founders in Pittsburgh. Luke recently joined the Dementia Friendly Pennsylvania Dementia Advisory Committee and is excited to continue to get involved in this space. About Resense: Resense, is a company specializing in tailored engagement activities for individuals with dementia and neurodegenerative diseases. Our latest offering, the Resense Register, is a unique dementia-friendly newspaper with exclusively positive news articles, large fonts, accessible word puzzles, and beloved columns like "Dear Abby." Additionally, Resense offers the Connect + Comfort Kit, comprising 5-8 expert-designed activities. It serves as an ideal welcome package or activity toolkit for your clients or for use at home with their loved ones and care partners.
Thu, April 18, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 3 "The Unexpected Crisis"
The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 3 - "The Unexpected Crisis": In this journal entry, we welcomed Angelena Taylor, Debbie Weiss, and RoxAnne Daignault who shared their stories and experiences on "The Unexpected Crisis". Angelena Taylor is a proud daughter, military caregiver, cat mom, world traveler, and reigning Ms. USA Ambassador. A native of Detroit, Michigan, Angelena works part-time as a behavior analyst but her most prominent and favorite role to date has been as a caregiver for over 8 years to her father Benjamin who is a stroke survivor and veteran. Becoming a caregiver at the age of 28 without much assistance or support birthed Angelena's passion for advocating for her fellow caregivers and restructuring the care infrastructure. She has been heavily involved as a fellow with organizations such as Caring Across Generations and The Elizabeth Dole Foundation where she has been able to connect with hundreds of other caregivers, collaborate with elected officials, and more. Featured in The New York Times and on The Tamron Hall Show, Angelena’s story is one of 53 million caregivers (and estimated 5.5 million military caregivers) in the USA with the special redemption song of winning the prestigious title of Ms. USA Ambassador 2023. Angelena created Crown the Caregiver as a platform of awareness and advocacy in the caregiving community and plans to launch services as a Certified Caregiving Specialist soon. Debbie Weiss became a family caregiver at 17 after her father’s massive stroke. Her caregiving experience intensified after her son’s diagnosis with autism spectrum disorder and then ADHD, depression and anxiety and after her husband became permanently disabled. Over the last decade, Debbie learned to balance caring for her family with taking care of herself. Even after losing her husband in 2022, she’s still here, caring for her boys, navigating widowhood, but also living life on her terms. RoxAnne Daignault is the parent of a child who has struggled with mental illness for over 17 years and is now an independent adult successfully living on their own. She spent much of her time attending support groups, workshops, and courses related to mental health, coaching, and supporting other caregivers in search of finding a community that she could connect with on these challenges. She has spoken at various event about her experiences, notably the Vancouver Mental Health Conference in 2013 and most recently the Two-Eyed Seeing Conference in 2023. She now shares my expertise and creating an environment of peer support, education and empowerment with other parents and caregivers through organizations that she partners with; Parent’s for Children’s Mental Health, Firefly, Lake of the Woods District Hospital and Canadian Mental Health Association Fort Frances, so that others can find a sense of b
Wed, April 10, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Staffing Issues for Senior Services"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is on "Staffing Issues for Senior Services" and features an All-Star Panel. Joel Prevost, CMO, Prevost Partners: Joel Prevost is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator and Licensed Health Services Executive with more than 20 years of experience in long-term care and aging services. He has a deep understanding and passion for our senior population. He has successfully led regions, campuses and communities including skilled nursing, assisted living, home care, hospice care, palliative care, transitional care, and adult day. Deb Nygaard, LALD, Dir. Of Development at Arthur’s Senior Care: Deb Nygaard has worked with Arthur’s Senior Care and the sister company ACR Homes for 35 years. She is currently responsible for admissions and outreach and is the Licensed Assisted Living Director. Deb does the dementia training for all new employees, as well as doing dementia training in the community, and most recently for employees of the Minneapolis / St. Paul airport with a team of volunteers from the Dementia Friendly Airports Working Group. Ron Bowen, Executive Director at The Pines at Hilton Head a WindRiver: Ron Bowen started his career in Healthcare in the late 1980’s after graduating from college with a BA in Mass Communication/Business. He found his passion working with the Older Adult population specifically those afflicted with Alzheimer’s/Dementia. Ron has a Master’s in Human Development and Gerontology specializing in dementia. Ron’s philosophy and success have been incorporating Aging Theories into our knowledge of Alzheimer’s and other related dementias. Even though some diseases can change personality, the older adults he has dealt with have had a life time of being themselves. Knowing a persons’ past personality, passions, triggers, and fears will better equip our caregivers to deal with behaviors and to gain trust with the individual we are serving. Conscious Caregiving with L & L is Co-Hosted by Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey.
Tue, April 02, 2024
The Story Behind the Film "No Country for Old People"
All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome back the team behind the film "No Country for Old People" as guests to the show as they discuss the story behind the film with our host, Lance A. Slatton. About Susie Singer Carter: Susie Singer Carter is a multi-award-winning, Oscar qualified filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actor, podcast producer, host, & Caregiver Advocate. She is best known for writing, directing, and producing the 2018 Oscar qualified short film, My Mom and The Girl starring Valerie Harper in her final performance, writing and producing “Bratz the Movie” for Lionsgate, & co-producing “Soul Surfer” for Sony. Susie also produces and hosts the podcast Love Conquers Alz – awarded BEST PODCAST 2020 by New Media Film Festival and is #4 on Feedspots’ 2022 25 Best Alzheimer’s Podcasts list. Susie is also the co-creator, co-writer, co-star, and director of the outrageous horror/comedy narrative podcast I Love Lucifer, nominated Best Audio Fiction 2023 by Indie Series Awards. She is currently writing, producing, and directing a docuseries, No Country For Old People, which centers on the Nursing Home Neglect and the systemic healthcare crisis responsible for it. About Rick Mountcastle: Mr. Mountcastle is the former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia (2017-2018) and is a retired award-winning federal and state prosecutor. He led the prosecution of Purdue Pharma for fraudulently marketing OxyContin, as portrayed in the Emmy-nominated limited miniseries "Dopesick" (streaming on Hulu). About Don Priess: For over two decades, Don Priess has shunned sleep in order to become a highly sought-after, award winning writer, producer, director and editor. He co-founded Modern Media, now one of the top marketing and infomercial production companies in the world. After six years and hundreds of TV and radio commercials, Don decided to spread his wings and since his credits include projects for CBS/Dic Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Buena Vista, American Movie Classics, Lifetime, Hanna-Barbera, Playboy Entertainment and more.
Wed, March 27, 2024
The Current State of Evaluation & Management of Alzheimer's Disease with Dr. Barak Gaster M.D.
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Dr. Barak Gaster M.D. as guest to the show to discuss the current state of evaluation and management of Alzheimer's disease. About Dr. Barak Gaster M.D.: Barak Gaster, MD is a professor of medicine at the University of Washington where he serves as the director of the Cognition in Primary Care Program which designs training and tools to improve dementia care in the primary care setting. He served on the leadership committee which guided the most recent CDC Healthy Brain Roadmap, he is a co-investigator at the University of Washington Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center and is a governor-appointed member of the leadership council for the Washington Dementia Action Collaborative. He has more than 20 years experience as a primary care provider, and he is a nationally recognized expert on dementia in the primary care setting.
Thu, March 21, 2024
Discussing the Issue of Hoarding with USA Bio Care LLC Founder, Steve Ventura
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Steve Ventura the Founder of USA Bio Care LLC as a guest to the show to discuss the issue of hoarding. About Steve Ventura: Born and raised in Northville, MI. A graduate of Northville High School. Steve attended Ferris State University on a Track Scholarship while earning a Bachelors degree in Business. After graduation Steve attended New York University earning his Masters Degree in Sports Business Management. After 20 years in the Sport & Entertainment industry Steve’s entrepreneurial spirit couldn’t be contained and he launched two different businesses: USA Bio Care & Hoarding and Ventura Ventures Franchise Consulting. Both are based here in SE Michigan and are heavily involved with partnerships with local non-profits and the VA in Ann Arbor through their Hometown Heroes Program which hires vets when they arrive home from active duty. Steve resides in Milford, MI with his wife and two children. About USA Bio Care LLC: USA Bio Care LLC has three divisions: USA Bio Care which works directly with Federal, State and Local law enforcement performing Bio Hazard Remediation in homes, commercial settings and vehicles, USA Hoarding which supports individuals and families dealing with Level 1-5 Hoarding situations and USA Cleaning which is a traditional Janitorial Cleaning division that also does carpet cleaning and HVAC decontamination.
Tue, March 19, 2024
"Spirituality, Faith, & Care" with Laurette Klier, Christine Droney, Elisa Bosley, and Paula Muller
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Laurette Klier, Christine Droney, Elisa Bosley, and Paula Muller as guests to the show to discuss "Spirituality, Faith, & Care." About Laurette Klier - Founder of NANA'S Books: As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College. A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources. An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her pioneering approach to re-imagining the culture of elder engagement has earned her a 2021 Maude's Award, a 2023 National Mature Media Award and a 2023 Service to Seniors Award from the National Society of Certified Senior Advisors. About Christine Droney, LCSW, MSW, CT, MPH-C, NCTTP: Christine's journey began 3,217 miles away in Belfast, Northern Ireland, during the Troubles, the war of the 1970s. Her parents bravely left everything they knew behind to pursue a life of peace and opportunity for their family in the United States. Christina has noticed the barriers to an individual’s (and their family’s) emotional, social, and cultural experiences while going through complex life events. These barriers contributed poorly to their mental health. After years of starting a family and raising children with a bleeding disorder, she was determined to embark on a path of being part of the solution to the problem. Christine's emphasis on whole-person wellness provides a holistic treatment to your psychological well-being. Therefore, she inherently invest in the best outcome for her clients. Christine is a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW). Her desire to help others has pushed her to serve her community for over thirty years. She was inducted into the New Jersey Women’s Hall of Fame in 2017 for her contributions to social services and volunteerism. She has made over 400 visits to the United States Senate, House of Representatives, and legislative offices advocating on behalf of patients for much-needed change. She has a passion for education issues, brain health, Men’s, Women’s, and LGTBQIA+ health, and has worked on several nonprofit boards. About Elisa Bosley, Chaplain: Elisa has more than 40 years of experience leading non-denominational Christian worship services and Bible studies in both church and parachurch settings. She also has over 20+ years of experience interacting with older adults with dementia, a population she absolutely loves. (Her own father-in-law developed Alzheimer’s disease in the early 2000s, and she and her husband were intimate
Wed, March 13, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 2 "The Path to Diagnosis"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton and Denise M. Brown. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 2 - "The Path to Diagnosis": In this journal entry, we welcomed Jesus Loreto, Sharon Hall, and Effie Parks who shared their stories and experiences on "The Path to Diagnosis". Jesus Loreto: Jesus is a Certified Caregiving Facilitator and member of the Patient Advocacy Council Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation Caregiver for his beautiful wife Maria Elena who was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica NMOSD (NMO) for 16 years. Jesus had been running a caregiver's support group for almost a decade and found it very rewarding to help others to navigate their diagnosis and manage their disease day to day. Jesus believes that by telling your story you can save lives, you make people realize they are not alone. They have readjusted to their new normal, and love life. They live with NMO but NMO is not their life. Sharon Hall: During Sharon's 18 years of caregiving, she has navigated the medical community, the social service community, and the support community. Her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, so she has added experience in young onset dementia.She was a care partner speaker at the Research Summit on Dementia Care and Services at the NIH in 2017. She has also presented at the 2017, 2018 and 2019 National Caregiver Conferences. Sharon has been a speaker in many webinars on dementia. She facilitates a local support group and an online chat for care partners. She also has a podcast with a dementia expert to give families much needed information. Sharon also contributed to the “Fighting Alzheimer’s” insert in USA Today. Sharon is active in social media within the dementia community. Effie Parks: Effie Parks, originally from beautiful Montana, has become a guiding light in the rare disease community following her son Ford's diagnosis with CTNNB1 syndrome. Settling in Washington, she transformed her family's journey into a crusade for advocacy, support, and empowerment for families navigating similar challenges. As the host of the "Once Upon a Gene" podcast, Effie has been recognized for several awards including WEGO Health and Podcast Magazine for her impactful storytelling and resource-sharing in the realm of rare genetic disorders. Effie extends her advocacy through speaking engagements at medical and patient advocacy conferences, sharing her experiences and insights from her work to bridge the gap between all rare disease stakeholders. Her skill in community engagement, developed through her advocacy, empowers her efforts in building a supportive network and raising awareness. With a mission to leave the world better than she found it, Effie is dedicated to fostering a more informed and empathetic environment for those impacted by rar
Wed, March 06, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Compassion, Kindness, & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is on "Compassion, Kindness, & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Stephen G. Post, Ph.D. Post’s most recent book is Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press, May 2022). His work on caregiver ethics and spirituality has been supported by grants from the NIH National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Mental Health, as well as the Human Genome Institute. His writing and advocacy are recognized as the baseline for national ethics guidelines in dementia care in the United States, Canada and Japan, among others. Post’s book The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer’s Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press) was designated a “medical classic of the 20th century” by the British Medical Journal (2009), whose editors wrote, “Until this pioneering work was published in 1995 the ethical aspects of one of the most important illnesses of our aging populations were a neglected topic.” Post is recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association national distinguished service award “in recognition of personal and professional outreach to the Alzheimer’s Association Chapters on ethics issues important to people with Alzheimer’s and their families.” Loretta Woodward Veney: Loretta Woodward Veney is an inspirational speaker and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator who offers a wealth of information, encouragement, and humor to her audiences. Loretta is the author of Being My Mom’s Mom, Refreshment for the Caregiver’s Spirit, and Colors Flowing from My Mind. Kim Hamer: Kim is the author of "100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend Through Cancer or Loss," an invaluable must-have life guide offering practical tips to support employees or friends experiencing life’s little “hiccups.” As a captivating speaker, Kim’s stories empower audiences to navigate the complexities of life, fostering a culture of compassion and resilience in both personal and professional spheres. Cyndy Luzinski: Cyndy Hunt Luzinski is an advanced practice nurse with a nursing background which ranges from critical care to community case management. In honor of her dad who experienced dementia, she founded and serves as executive director of Dementia Together, a nonprofit organization in Northern Colorado which offers education, enrichment, and hope, while cultivating joy and building stronger connections for people living with dementia, their care partners, and the community. As the first SPECAL (pronounced “speckle”) practitioner in North America, Cyndy is leading the way to share the simple, positive, UK-originated SPECAL Method with anyone who wants to learn how to make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception. Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey thank you for joining them for
Thu, February 29, 2024
Dementia and The Arts
All Home Care Matters is helping to shine a light on the importance of the arts in the dementia space. We are honored to welcome three instrumental individuals who are helping to incorporate the arts into dementia care and the dementia space. The members of this esteemed panel of guests are Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP who is founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy, Laurette Klier founder of NANA'S Books, and Dr. Marc Rothman founder of Dementia Spring and the CEO of Lizzy Care. About Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP - Founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy: Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. She is passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia. About Laurette Klier - Founder of NANA'S Books: As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College. A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources. An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her pioneering approach to re-imagining the culture of elder engagement has earned her a 2021 Maude's Award, a 2023 National Mature Media Award and a 2023 Service to Seniors Award from the National Society of Certified Senior Advisors. About Dr. Marc Rothman CEO of Lizzy Care & Founder of Dementia Spring: Dr. Rothman is a physician executive with deep experience in home- and community-based services for older adults, physician practice management and clinical operations, value based care and Advanced Alternative Payment Models, regulatory affairs, quality improvement, and post-acute and long-term care. Dr. Rothman is the Chief Executive Officer of Lizzy Care, a new model of Dementia Care Management that provides the people, technology and resources needed to keep those with Alzheimer’s and dementia safe and vibrant at home. Founded in 2022, Lizzy Care services clients in the New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut area. Prior to Signify Dr. Rothman served as Senior Medical Officer at Aspire Healthcare where he led the nationwide provider network, the Aspire TeleHealth palliative care service line, as well as all centralized telephonic care services. Before Aspire he was the Chief Medical Officer of Kindred Healthcare, Inc., at that time the nation’s largest provider of integrated post-acute care services with over 2,400 locations in 45 states. There he led the medical affairs division and held responsibility for physici
Thu, February 22, 2024
Careswitch - The First A.I. Powered Home Care Agency Management System
All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome Miriam Allred the Head of Partnerships & Dan Ogren the Head of Design from Careswitch . About Miriam Allred : Miriam Allred is the Head of Partnerships at Careswitch, the first AI-powered home care agency management software. Prior to working at Careswitch she worked at Home Care Pulse, where she led partnerships, launched and hosted Vision: The Care Leaders’ Podcast, and managed events such as the Home Care Growth Summit. When she’s not working you can find her cycling, rafting, or cross-country skiing with her husband Daniel. About Dan Ogren : Dan Ogren is a designer and entrepreneur with 8+ years of experience creating visually compelling brands, experiences, animations, interactions and systems. He has worked in-house with Fortune 500 companies (adidas, IBM) and for world-class design consultancies (frog) designing B2B and B2C software solutions for health care, financial services, oil and gas, IT services, e-commerce and agriculture. Dan also co-founded Rappora, a software company providing non-medical home care agency management solutions, designed to simplify office work, reduce risk and improve the quality of care. About Careswitch : Careswitch is the first AI-powered home care agency management system. Its platform uses generative AI to speed up administrative work within a home care agency—saving time for administrators, ensuring better information and communication with caregivers, and ultimately improving quality of care for care recipients.
Sat, February 17, 2024
Laurette Klier The Founder of NANA'S Books
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome the founder of NANA'S Books, Laurette Klier as guest to the show. About Laurette: As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College. A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources. An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her inspiring perspective on re-imagining the culture of engagement goes beyond cognitive stimulation, to soul and spirit-tending, connecting care partners in all phases of life. About NANA'S Books: NANA’S BOOKS® is a treasury of nostalgic companion books. Mindfully designed to support older adults living with brain changes and their communities of care, we honor the individual through dignified reading and compassionate sharing. NANA’S BOOKS pair vintage literature and art with sensitivity and intention to elicit fond reminiscence and eased conversation. Grounded in faith and identity, our print and voice-enabled digital libraries affirm personhood and soothe the spirit. NANA’S BOOKS are for soul-tending. Our adaptive formats, hyper legible fonts and considerate layouts make visiting comfortable by enabling readers to savor books and good company once again.
Tue, February 13, 2024
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 1 "Diagnosis Day"
The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Hosted by Denise Brown & Lance A. Slatton of All Home Care Matters Chapter 1 - "Diagnosis Day" In this journal entry, we welcomed Bruce McIntyre and Roberta Carson who shared their experiences from their "Diagnosis Day". Bruce McIntyre: Bruce is the author of Receiving Peace, Thrive Anyway, Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions and Resilient Life. He serves as the CEO of the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year. As a caregiver for his wife since 2004, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. Roberta Carson: After the death of her teenage son from brain cancer, Roberta started The ZaggoCare System , a nonprofit organization, to provide information and tools to help others better manage illnesses and injuries. Zaggo enables patients and families to become empowered, engaged, effective members of their medical teams to help them receive the best care possible. With an easy-to-use guidebook and organizational tools, the unique, award-winning ZaggoCare System helps patients and families through every step of a healthcare journey. Additionally, the Zaggo blog provides practical information to help patients and family caregivers navigate the medical wor
Sat, February 03, 2024
Amit Shrivastava Founder & CEO of GoInstaCare
All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome Amit Shrivastava as guest to the show to discuss his new revolutionary platform for helping families find and hire caregivers. Amit is co-founder and CEO of GoInstaCare. Before starting GoInstaCare, he owned a successful Home Care Company in Chicago, which he and his wife started from scratch and made it extremely successful. Unfortunately, they had to sell their company because of their son’s health as his body was not liking the cold and they moved to Austin, Texas a few years ago.
Wed, January 31, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "The Bureaucracy of Care & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is on The Bureaucracy of Care & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel. Amy D. Spring; Owner/Founder, Wise-Transitions: Amy Spring, the guiding force behind Wise-Transitions, is a physical therapist with a passion for improving the caregiving landscape. Her professional journey spans over 30 years in diverse healthcare leadership roles, including home care agencies, hospitals, and skilled nursing facilities. A graduate of D’Youville College in Buffalo, NY, Amy's rich experience provides her with an invaluable understanding of the healthcare system's regulations, dynamics, and potential blind spots. Donna de Villiers - Dementia Prevention Consultant: Donna de Villiers is a Dementia Prevention Consultant. She helps daughters and granddaughters of people living with Dementia prevent the disease by balancing hormones, building beautiful brain health habits, and tweaking lifestyles. With two-thirds of Dementia cases being women, it's time to really start digging into what we can do to reduce the risk factors of this disease! Donna started working in Health and Social Care here in the UK in 2007 and after many roles, and many qualifications. She built her business to help combat disease and give quality of life back to people. Longevity isn't fun without the quality of life to go with it. Her mission is to help reduce the tripling figures of Dementia diagnosis, and support as many women as possible in their pursuit to live full, healthy, and happy lives. Malika Moore – Licensed Clinical Social Worker and Founder of Aging & Amazing®: Malika Moore, MSW, LICSW, LCSW-C, is an Aging Life Care Professional™ and also a Licensed Clinical Social Worker in the District of Columbia and Maryland. Ms. Moore founded Aging & Amazing®, a company that strives to support older adults, caregivers, and the networks that surround them. Her niche and life mission is ensuring care and interaction with older adults is more than a checkbox. Ms. Moore has over a decade of experience as a professional, clinician, public speaker, and business owner and has a genuine passion for older adults and caregivers. Her work in behavioral health, community education, and healthcare have prepared her for her current venture of serving the aging population, family caregivers, and professionals who specialize in aging. Malika is a leader who enjoys uplifting and inspiring others. Ms. Moore was recognized and awarded the 2022 Aging Life Care Association "Rising Star" award. She also serves as a board member for All Home Care Matters and Home Care Partners. Malika holds dearly and values her family and friends and is personally invested in ensuring we all know that it is possible to live and be Aging & Amazing®! Mary Farquhar Family Caregiver: Mary Farquhar started as a colleague to her husband, Rog
Thu, January 25, 2024
Lizette Cloete The Passionate Owner of "Think Different" Dementia
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Lizette Cloete the owner of "Think Different" Dementia to the show as our guest. Lizette Cloete, the passionate owner of “Think Different” Dementia, helps families navigate dementia together, using science-backed strategies. Her formal training is as an Occupational Therapist, who graduated from the University of Pretoria in South Africa in 1992. With her extensive knowledge and experience, she has become an international thought leader in dementia caregiving. In 2023, she was awarded a grant from the South Carolina Alzheimer’s Resource Coordination Center to develop an innovative online education, group dementia coaching and collaborative community for family care partners, entirely accessible from a cell phone, which launches March 2024. Lizette holds numerous specialty dementia certifications and is the only Occupational Therapist in South Carolina to hold the Skills2Care certification, an evidence based framework to decrease challenging behaviors so common in dementia care. With over 30 years of experience, Lizette is a sought-after national and international speaker on dementia-related topics. Her new podcast, Dementia Caregiving for Families is your primary way to connect. As a proud mother of two daughters and one son-in-love, Lizette is also a lover of animals. She and her husband currently reside in South Carolina with their two cats, one dog, and many backyard chickens. Summary of "Think Different" Dementia, LLC: “Think Different” Dementia, LLC was established in 2020 after the founder and owner, Lizette Cloete, OTR/L identified a societal need to change how we think about dementia caregiving. After spending time in dementia support groups online, the owner recognized the often negative nature of these groups and identified a lack of reliable and accurate information being distributed to the members of these free communities. Recognizing that dementia caregiving is complex, progressive and often results in “challenging behaviors”, we also believe that it is possible to help family caregivers of people living with dementia navigate the process while maintaining their own wellbeing and relationships. Using evidence-based practices, we know that having a systematic and caregiver focused approach to dementia caregiving makes the whole caregiving process easier. We provide family caregivers the simple tools they need to live their lives to the fullest.
Thu, January 18, 2024
Compassion & Choices with President and CEO Kim Callinan and Jessica Empeño National Director of Engagement and Education
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome the CEO & President of Compassion and Choices Kim Callinan and the National Director of Engagement and Education Jessica Empeño to the show. About Kim Callinan: Kim Callinan has served as Compassion & Choices president and chief executive officer since 2018. Kim launched Compassion & Choices’ Finish Strong initiative designed to empower patients to take charge of the final chapter of their lives, with a specific focus on helping people plan for a possible dementia diagnosis and closing the disparities in end-of-life care and planning that exist for communities of color. Kim holds a master’s degree in public policy from Georgetown University, an MBA from the University of Maryland Global Campus, a bachelor’s degree in government from Oberlin College and a certificate in the fundamentals of gerontology through a joint program offered by the American Society on Aging and the University of Southern California Davis School of Gerontology. She also recently received an end-of-life doula certificate from the University of Vermont. About Jessica Empeño: Jessica Empeño is a medical social worker with over 23 years’ experience as a clinician, leader, educator and advocate specializing in end-of-life care, dementia, caregiver support, program development and leadership. Jessica has a Masters of Social Work degree from San Diego State University and certificates in Health Law & Policy, Dementia Positive Approach to Care, Human Services Management and Interdisciplinary Palliative Care. About Compassion & Choices: Compassion & Choices improves care, expands options and empowers everyone to chart their end-of-life journey. We are a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. We envision a society that affirms life and accepts the inevitability of death, embraces expanded options for compassionate dying, and empowers everyone to choose end-of-life care that reflects their values, priorities, and beliefs.
Wed, January 17, 2024
Discover PHOTAVIA and More
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome back the team from PHOTAVIA and Lori Snow from Spiro100. Joe Hausch is President/CEO/CCO/Co-Founder, Investor and a Director. He has been part of day-to-day operations since 2014, raising funding, building a team and evaluating all opportunities in order to maintain controlled growth and profit expectations. He also owns and manages Hausch Design Agency specializing in building brands. Entrepreneur, Inventor, Artist, Designer, Musician; Joe has been doing Strategic/Creative Services for start-ups, small businesses and consulting not-for-profit organizations in Wisconsin since 1984. Clients have included NFL HOF QB Brett Favre to Bemis Corporation. Penfield Children’s Center to PHOTAVIA. As CEO/CCO he oversees PHOTAVIA’s day-to-day operations, maintaining awareness, and the shaping of its external and internal landscape. Joe has helped build over 500 brands, from startup to Fortune 500 and has personally been a vested part of 6 startups to date. John Wright, CAPS, CSSP, Channel Partner/Affiliate, National Sales/ Sanus Lifestyle Solutions, Owner, Senior Living and Technology executive with 21+ years of progressive leadership experience that optimizes financial and operational performance. Extensive experience in all aspects of senior living, age in place, and revenue cycle management. A successful career spent building healthcare strategies, launching impactful technology solutions, and growing diverse senior living businesses. Has strong entrepreneurial acumen and business development skills which led to partnerships with in-home care providers and senior living communities nationally. Roger Anunsen is a former trial attorney who, for over two decades, has been breaking new Applied Brain Science ground in higher education and by designing and testing non-pharmaceutical cognitive interventions. From 2011 to 2022, Roger taught college neuroscience courses based on two textbooks that he co-authored, The Aging Mind and Cognitive Activity Design. After 11 years, Roger stepped away from teaching and is now dedicating his time to research with companies such as PHOTAVIA. Lori Snow is the VP of Strategic Partnerships.
Fri, January 12, 2024
Kristin Nelson Founder & CEO of Audivi Memory Banks
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Kristin Nelson as a guest to the show. Kristin is the founder and CEO of Audivi Memory Banks. About Kristin Nelson: Kristin Nelson is Founder/CEO of Audivi Memory Banks, a business inspired by her experience as a caregiver for her mother with dementia. Seeing firsthand how her mother's long-term memories provided comfort and familiarity, Kristin developed Audivi Memory Banks to help individuals & families save and play back memories, anytime, anywhere, with the click of a button. Prior to this work, Kristin served for over 20 years on the senior leadership team of Partners In Health, an international nonprofit dedicated to providing quality health care to the poorest of the poor. Kristin is passionate about ensuring provision of services to those who need them most: in this case, memories to those losing their memory. She has been certified as a Dementia Care Practitioner, a UCLA Memory Trainer, and is an Advisor at University of Vermont's Women in Leadership Program at the Grossman School of Business. About Audivi Memory Banks: Audivi Memory Banks is an app-based reminiscing activity and tool. Ask a question, record a memory, upload a photo & play back memories anytime, anywhere with the click of a button. Audivi's audio-visual platform creates an engaging trip down memory lane that ensures on-going access to memories and the benefits of reminiscing. For those experiencing memory loss, Audivi Memory Banks provide a comforting touchstone to the past, a springboard to connect & converse, and a tool for caregivers to redirect moments of anxiety, confusion, irritability.
Tue, January 02, 2024
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Exclusive Interview with Lance A. Slatton & Lori La Bey"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L heard you and we have answered! We are proud to share with you an exclusive interview with Lance A. Slatton & Lori La Bey. Lance A. Slatton is co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L and the host of All Home Care Matters. Lance's professional job is as a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. In 2023 Lance was named a 50 under 50 for 2023. Lance is a regular writer for McKnight's Home Care News, DailyCaring.com, and AgeBuzz. Lori La Bey is co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L and has been a pillar of the dementia community for many years and is was recognized as a top influencer in the arena of dementia. Lori is also the host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio, Co-Founder of Dementia Map, and author of "Betty the Bald Chicken: Lessons in How to Care". Lori has been recognized by Oprah Winfrey, Dr. Oz, and Maria Shriver for her tireless work and advocacy for families, caregivers, and loved ones living with dementia.
Sun, December 24, 2023
Todd "TJ" Keitz Founder of My Care Friends
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Todd "TJ" Keitz as guest to the show. Todd has been a lifelong social good evangelist! He has woven community engagement and social impact into his life since he was a teenager volunteering in senior living centers. Over decades, he has created inter-generational programs to build bridges within families and communities, volunteered as a “hugger” for Special Olympics, developed business curriculum for high schools, taught in inner-city schools for Junior Achievement, been a mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters, and worked in the healthcare industry – consulting with major employers, hospital systems, pharmaceutical companies, and other entities. Further, he’s also proud of the work he did consulting in the 2000s with the South Korean government related to technology companies. Through all of this, Todd became even more driven to translate his personal ethos on a much larger scale within his professional life. In 2012, he co-founded and served as CEO of Stock4Good, to make the process infinity easier for individuals to donate stock of publicly held companies to 501(c)3 organizations. In 2018, he relocated to Florida to become primary caregiver and patient advocate for his mom and dad – each with life threatening diseases. During those experiences, Todd saw first-hand the many challenges all caregivers and patient advocates face. That led him to create My Care Friends, a unique, new website for caregivers and patient advocates to connect and support each other. Additionally, Todd currently serves on the National Advisory Council of the American Association of Caregiving Youth, which brings greater awareness to the needs of over 5.4 million caregiving youth in the U.S. He also sits on the board of SayAh! - a nonprofit focused on improving health literacy across the U.S. About My Care Friends: My Care Friends TM was born out of caregiving and advocacy experiences that the founder/CEO, Todd Keitz, has had throughout his life. This started at nine years old for his uncle and continued 20 years later for his sister after a horrific car accident. Over the following decade, he helped his mom care/advocate for his grandparents before they passed, and since 2018 he has been primary caregiver and advocate for her and his dad who have been battling life threatening diseases. Considering the depth of all that, combined with Todd’s business experiences over decades in and with the healthcare industry, it’s apparent where the passion and mission for My Care Friends comes from! That mission is two-fold: 1) To enable caregivers and patient advocates to meaningfully and easily connect in a safe online community, with others in similar roles – so they are “seen”, “heard” and “understood.” Whether communicating about a caregiving, patient advocacy, or personal interest topic, My Care Friends provides many ways for community members to Connect. Share. Support.TM 2) To provide onl
Tue, December 19, 2023
Raphael Rubens Co-Founder of MemoMate
All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome Raphael Rubens the co-founder of MemoMate as a guest to the show. Raphael Rubens is originally from Amsterdam, The Netherlands, but has resided in Tel Aviv, Israel for the past three years. He holds a BSc in Business & Hotel Management and an MA in Behavioral Economics. Raphael, together with three co-founders founded MemoMate, inspired by his grandmother's wish to document her life story. Leveraging generative AI, Raphael and his team aim to enrich the lives of seniors. With a robust background in business and a keen understanding of human behavior, he is deeply passionate about eldercare and the role of technology in enhancing it. MemoMate, his second start-up, aims to preserve the precious memories of seniors while supporting their well-being. Summary of MemoMate: MemoMate is a pioneering platform designed to support seniors in recording their life stories. Using AI, it not only helps in preserving precious memories but also monitors the wellbeing of its users. These insights are then translated into personalized wellness recommendations, empowering caregivers with actionable data to enhance the care they provide. At the core of MemoMate is the belief that every story matters, and every aspect of wellbeing is vital.
Fri, December 15, 2023
Dr. George Ackerman Founder of TogetherForSharon
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome a good friend of show as our guest, Dr. George Ackerman the found of TogetherForSharon. Dr. George Ackerman is from Brooklyn, N.Y. Now residing in Florida, he works in the fields of law, police, and education. George lost his mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman on 1/1/2020 due to Parkinson’s Disease. George wanted to honor his mother and continue to help in the Parkinson’s awareness cause and did not know how to bring change. With my family, we started TogetherForSharon® as a family for the purpose of keeping my mother, Sharon Riff Ackerman’s, memory alive and to share the message of Parkinson’s Awareness and hope for a cure. Today https://www.togetherforsharon.com/ reaches thousands of individuals across the country for PD Awareness. George currently interviews individuals throughout the Parkinson’s community including various foundations, caregivers, and Parkinson’s warriors to help share their stories and causes.
Tue, December 12, 2023
Award Winning Author of the Book "Dementia Home Care - How to Prepare Before, During, & After" Tracy Cram Perkins
All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome award winning author, Tracy Cram Perkins as guest to the show. An award winning author, Tracy Cram Perkins is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor with sixteen-years of experience caring for four family members with dementia. She is the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During and After. It is her mission to supply caregivers with proven shortcuts to reduce the stresses of dementia care. Tracy teaches hands-on solutions for reducing repetitive questions, melt downs, and wandering. She includes tips using simple, inexpensive fixes found at hardware and office supply stores. Summary of "Dementia Home Care: How to Prepare Before, During, and After": Dementia Home Care meets an unmet emotional need that bridges the isolation and the not knowing what to do that comes with dementia care. Written with the caregiver in mind, the book is large print and easy to read. It is designed for the stressed-out caregiver, supplying them multiple options to try or mix and match to meet their loved one’s ever-changing needs. It teaches how to use the hardware and office supply stores to make a home more dementia friendly on a budget, how to prepare for emergencies and how to distract and redirect a loved one. It gives caregivers a tool to identify why their loved one is melting down and steps to prevent the meltdown that can be shared with respite caregivers, family members, and friends. It reduces the stresses of dementia care--giving and receiving. It contains 130+ resources and services from adaptive clothing to wandering prevention. It includes resources for those in underserved communities, including financial and legal resources. It addresses care for those with English as a second language, and the Deaf and LGBTQIA+ communities, and includes resources for people of color and Spanish speaking communities. For those in rural communities with access to the internet, it supplies links for global resource directories for services they could not find locally. It is a dementia map, how-to manual, and toolbox for readers to flip to the page that meets the challenges of the day from diagnosis to beyond death.
Wed, December 06, 2023
Becky Reel, Founder of Reel Home Care Consulting
All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome back Becky Reel the founder of Reel Home Care Consulting . After 15 years in marketing and sales with Fortune 500 companies, Becky took over her family’s home care business, For Papa's Sake Home Care in Chicago. When Becky stepped in, For Papa’s Sake was in complete disarray and headed towards bankruptcy. Under Becky’s leadership, she transformed For Papa's Sake’s reputation and brand, grew revenue over 300% year over year along with receiving countless awards for Business Leadership, Provider of Choice, Employer of Choice, and Leader in Excellence from Home Care Pulse. In addition, in 2022, For Papa's Sake was ranked the #1 home care agency in North America by Home Care Pulse. In 2023, Becky successfully sold For Papa's Sake to Avid Health at Home. She launched Reel Home Care Consulting; a coaching and consulting firm focused on improving our home care industry as a whole and working directly with agencies to address their individual needs. She works with both independent and franchises to increase revenue, develop and streamline processes, improve work/life balance for their employees and beyond. Becky is an active member of the Arlington Heights Chamber of Commerce and serves on the Board of Directors for a local non-profit FamilyForward. In addition, Becky was awarded ‘Business Leader - Heart of Gold Award’ in 2022 through the Village of Arlington Heights. She resides in Arlington Heights with her husband and 2 young children, Hazel and Harrison.
Sat, December 02, 2023
Michelle Gomes & Michelle Costa, Co-Founders of Evaheld
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Michelle Gomes and Michelle Costa the co-founders of Evaheld as guest to the show. Michelle Gomes was the MD of a Sydney based marketing and communications content production agency, specializing in financial services until she resigned to focus solely on Evaheld. For nearly a decade, she had also been volunteering to help people in their end of life period create memorialisation content, delivering it for them posthumously, and this was how the idea for Evaheld was born. Michelle Costa has had a long career in the finance and banking industry and is currently a Chapter Lead for a team of Business Analysts at the Commonwealth Bank of Australia. Michelle’s experience with caring for a father who suffered through a long and arduous battle with dementia, and the sad realization that she did not possess any audio or video content of him once it was too late, and was her catalyst for Co-founding Evaheld. About Evaheld: Preserve your personal and family legacy for loved ones and future generations. Evaheld helps people privately create and safe-keep messages and memorialization content, resting assured that they will be securely and independently delivered to your loved ones and memorialized as intended, posthumously.
Tue, November 28, 2023
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Seniors and the Holidays"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is on Seniors and the Holidays Co-Hosts, Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey. During this discussion Lance and Lori discuss and share common issues that may arise for families and their loved ones during the holiday season and offer and explore tips, suggestions, and resources to help ensure a joyous holiday season. Lance A. Slatton is the host of All Home Care Matters and Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer's Speaks and the co-founder of Dementia Map. Visit Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Tackling the Tough Conversations" for more resources, tips, and conversations on the tough issues by visiting their official website: https://consciouscaregivingll.com/
Fri, November 24, 2023
Ted Fischer, CEO & Co-Founder of Ageless Innovation
All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Ted Fischer the Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer of Ageless Innovation as guest to the show. Ted has spent his 30-year career building, working with and leading collaborative teams committed to achieving positive financial and social impact. As CEO of Ageless Innovation, Ted is focused on accelerating the growth and impact of the JOY FOR ALL brand, that he and his former Hasbro team spun out and acquired from Hasbro in 2018. He joined Hasbro in 2015 as Vice President of Business Development to help lead the identification and execution of new growth platforms, focused in the Health and Wellness space. Ted and his team launched the JOY FOR ALL brand in 2015 and continue the exciting work focused on unleashing the power of play to positively impact the lives of older adults and their families. About Ageless Innovation: In 2015, an innovation team was formed at Hasbro and given the unique challenge to leverage the company’s assets in new markets and new channels at scale. Focusing on the health and wellness space, they were convinced that creating engaging products that foster meaningful connections through play, joy and happiness would have a positive impact. Fueling this new initiative was the insight that there was a void of products which bring fun and play to the older adult market and the belief that play knows no age limit. It was with that critical insight that the Joy for All brand was born. Based on consumer insights, immersive market research, and constant feedback from aging loved ones and their families the team knew that there were opportunities to provide the joy and playful companionship of pet ownership with the new line of interactive Joy for All Companion Pets. Designed with extensive input from older adults, Joy for All launched the Companion Pet Cats in December 2015. Within the first few months, the effects that these products were having on aging loved ones and their families was undeniable. Stories and testimonials from caregivers on the positive impact on isolation, loneliness, and all forms of cognitive decline continued to validate what the team had believed all along – that the power of play was relevant at all stages of life.
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