All Home Care Matters

All Home Care Matters and host Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome back Denice Kennedy and Mike Weinberger, co-founders of CaregiverCompanion.AI, for an important conversation about the continued growth of CARA and the launch of CARA for the Workplace.   Building on the support CARA already provides to family caregivers, Denice and Mike discuss how CARA for the Workplace can help employers better support employees who are balancing their careers with the responsibilities of caring for an aging parent, spouse, family member, or loved one.   Millions of employees are also family caregivers, often managing appointments, medications, care decisions, emergencies, and emotional stress while trying to remain productive at work. In this episode, Denice and Mike explain how CARA for the Workplace gives employers an innovative way to recognize these challenges and provide meaningful, accessible support.   The conversation highlights the many potential benefits of CARA for the Workplace, including helping employees quickly access trusted caregiving information, practical guidance, and personalized resources. By supporting working caregivers, organizations may also strengthen employee well-being, reduce stress, improve productivity, increase retention, and build a more compassionate workplace culture.   Denice and Mike also share updates on CARA and discuss how the platform continues to make caregiving information and support easier to navigate. Their work demonstrates how thoughtfully developed technology can help caregivers feel more informed, confident, and less alone throughout their journey.   Mike also reflects on the personal caregiving experiences that inspired his book, "My Wife Has Alzheimer's, Now What?" and the mission behind CaregiverCompanion.AI.  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Nafeesa Remtilla the CEO of Poppins Payroll as guest to the show.   About Nafeesa Remtilla, CEO of Poppins Payroll:   Nafeesa Remtilla is CEO of Poppins Payroll, which helps families across the country pay caregivers — including private caregivers for aging parents — legally and simply.   As a working mother who has relied on caregivers herself, she has a personal understanding of what it means to trust someone else with the people you love, and why that person deserves to be paid fairly and properly for it. That same belief shapes how she leads: a deep commitment to understanding what families and caregivers actually need, not just what a payroll product should look like on paper.   About Poppins Payroll:   Poppins Payroll takes the guesswork out of household payroll, making it simple and easy to pay the people who care for your loved ones. Founded in 2016 in Boulder Colorado, Poppins was built after its founders faced the same confusing, paperwork-heavy process so many families run into: trying to figure out how to pay a household caregiver legally, without being a payroll expert.   Today, Poppins supports more than 65,000 families across all 50 states — including a growing number of adult children managing payroll for a parent's private caregiver. For these families, Poppins handles the parts that feel overwhelming: calculating pay, withholding and filing taxes, staying current on state-specific rules, and preparing year-end paperwork. The goal is simple — take one more thing off the plate of someone who is often already juggling medical appointments, legal decisions, family logistics, and everything else that comes with caring for your loved one.   With a dedicated support team that picks up calls in under 10 seconds, Poppins is here to make sure that you are supported in every step of your caregiving journey.   Connect with Poppins Payroll: Official Website:  https://www.poppinspayroll.com/

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Congressman Joe Morelle as our guest to the show.   About Congressman Joe Morelle:   Congressman Joe Morelle is proud to represent New York's 25th Congressional District, which includes Monroe County and a section of neighboring Ontario County. A lifelong resident of Upstate New York, Congressman Morelle is a former small business owner and previously served as the Majority Leader of the New York State Assembly before being elected to Congress in 2018.   Throughout his career, Congressman Morelle has worked diligently to improve and expand access to healthcare for all people, grow our economy, and create opportunity for Monroe County families. He continues that work through his role as Vice Ranking Member on the Committee on Appropriations and as Ranking Member of the Committee on House Administration.   Connect with Congressman Joe Morelle:   Official Website: https://morelle.house.gov/   Connect with TogetherNow:   Official Website: https://www.togethernowny.org/

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Rebekah Dowhy & David Beeton as guests to the show.   About Rebekah Dowhy:   Rebekah is the President of the Caregiving Support Network, a ministry offering prayer, community, and practical support to family caregivers. Her most important role was being a primary caregiver to her Mom, Sherrie who had Multiple Sclerosis for 21 years.   About David Beeton:   David is the Vice President of Programs for the Caregiving Support Network. He is also serving as a Congregational Care Prayer Director at his church: Experience Community Church in Cannon County, Tennessee. He was a caregiver for his wife Sherrie, who had Multiple Sclerosis for 21 years.   About Caregiving Support Network:   The Caregiving Support Network ministry equips churches to reach caregivers in their community through prayer, community, and practical help. By working with the Caregiving Support Network, churches can show an unreached people group the love of Jesus.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alder Allensworth as guest to the show.   About Alder Allensworth, MM, RN:   Alder Allensworth, MM, RN, is a registered nurse and retired hospice counselor who supported families caring for loved ones with dementia at the end of life. Her professional background spans working with both children and older adults, including those living with Alzheimer's disease.   The inspiration for this project grew from Alder's personal experience witnessing her mother, who had Alzheimer's, connect meaningfully with her grandchildren—Alder's nieces and nephews. This powerful family experience, combined with her clinical work, deepened her commitment to helping families navigate dementia with compassion, creativity, and connection.   Alder is also an accomplished writer, having published several articles in professional journals and books. As a speaker and presenter in the field of disabilities, she has shared her insights on local, national, and international stages. Her advocacy and dedication to promoting quality of life for people with disabilities have been featured on CNN, as well as in international media and local news outlets.   About Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Program (MMAP):   The Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Program (MMAP) is a family-centered, multimedia educational program with an online community component designed to help parents, children, educators, and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.   Created especially for families in the "sandwich generation," it provides practical tools, guidance, and meaningful activities that support positive interactions between children and loved ones living with Alzheimer's from diagnosis through the severe stage. The program helps children and their families stay meaningfully connected throughout the journey.   At the heart of the program is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Awareness Program (MMAAP), a 5-video educational series covering each stage of the disease, along with guidance for adults raising children while caregiving. The program also includes a quick reference guide, transcripts, and accessible audio and visual resources to support a wide range of learning needs.   Importantly, the MMAAP helps children understand Alzheimer's in age-appropriate ways and gives them simple, meaningful activities they can do with their loved one to maintain connection and nurture the relationship.   Complementing the video series is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease Picture Book, a gentle, child-friendly introduction to Alzheimer's. The book follows a young girl learning how to understand and connect with her grandmother as the disease progresses. It includes a QR code for a free Story Song download whose lyrics are the text for the book—making the learning experience engaging, memorable, and accessible for young children and early readers.   The complete MMAP is also a valuable resource for Adult Day Centers and Memory Care Communities, offering a ready-to-run educational program for families. It helps answer common questions proactively, reducing the need for staff to repeatedly provide the same explanations. This allows them to focus more on care and connection.   Together, the program and book go beyond education—they empower families to create meaningful moments, maintain connection, and build positive memories throughout the course of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton as guest to the show.   About Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton:   Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton is the founder of VWH Technology, LLC and the creator of PeacefulCare, the AI-powered Caregiver Command Center. She's spent more than four decades in executive leadership, including time as a Chief Operating Officer, an Interim CIO, and a transformation strategist guiding senior leaders through the most disruptive technology shifts of their careers. Through her firm VWH Consulting, she works with executives navigating disruptive technology, with AI front and center right now, always keeping people first through change management and adoption.   Here's how PeacefulCare came to be. As Vicki worked with leader after leader, she kept hearing the same thing under the surface. They were exhausted trying to lead at work and care for someone at home at the same time. Often a parent. Sometimes a spouse, a sibling, or a child with complex needs. Nobody was talking about it, but it was costing them everything. So she started VWH Technology, LLC and built PeacefulCare for caregivers, drawing on a lifetime of caregiving experience that started in childhood when she helped her mother care for her grandmother and great aunt. Her great aunt passed away holding her hand.   She and her husband then cared for his brother for 26 years, and during a seven-year stretch she became the simultaneous primary caregiver for four additional loved ones, including one in Ohio she traveled to every three weeks. Based in Georgia, Vicki is a strategist, builder, speaker, and advocate who's lived every version of caregiving most families ever face.   About PeacefulCare.ai:   PeacefulCare is the AI-powered Caregiver Command Center for families managing the real work of care. Records, schedules, medications, documents, providers, appointments, patterns, risk signals, all in one place and intelligently connected. The platform lives under VWH Technology, LLC, the technology company founded by Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton to bring AI-powered tools to the people who need them most. You can find it at PeacefulCare.ai.   The company was born from two things happening at once in Vicki's life. On one side, decades of caregiving. As a child, she helped her mother care for her grandmother and her great aunt, and her great aunt passed away holding her hand. As an adult, she and her husband cared for his brother for 26 years, and during a seven-year stretch she became the simultaneous primary caregiver for four additional loved ones while raising her kids and running her career. On the other side, her work through VWH Consulting, where she advises senior executives on disruptive technology and AI adoption with a people-first lens. Leader after leader kept telling her the same quiet truth.   They were trying to lead at work and care for someone at home, and the weight of doing both was breaking them. PeacefulCare was the answer to a question she kept hearing from both sides of her life. There was also one specific night that sharpened the mission. Vicki was sitting with her mother in the hospital, something shifted, she pushed, and her mother is alive today because a daughter who refused to go home saw something no system flagged and no algorithm caught. Technology can't replace the love and instinct of a caregiver. Technology should carry everything else.   What sets PeacefulCare apart is the AI analytics engine, and it's watching two people at once. The loved one and the caregiver. On the loved one's side, the platform tracks wellness patterns across medications, sleep, mood, vitals, appointments, and daily behaviors, and surfaces the small signals that usually go unnoticed until they turn into a hospital visit. Sudden changes in routine.   PeacefulCare's promise is simple and personal. You bring the love. PeacefulCare holds everything else.   The Prescription for Relief Summit:   Registration: https://summit.peacefulcare.ai   Hosted by: Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton, founder of VWH Technology and creator of PeacefulCare.ai   Date: Saturday, July 25, 2026 Time: 10:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. Eastern Time    Location:  Live online via Zoom    Audience: Family caregivers, veterans, family decision-makers, professionals, advocates, and others carrying significant personal or caregiving responsibilities.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Rima Nathan as guest to the show.   About Rima Nathan:   Rima Nathan is a clinical professor at FSU Law and directs the Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic. Professor Nathan previously practiced in the areas of complex civil litigation, trials, and appeals, and she served as a judicial clerk to Justice Jorge Labarga of the Supreme Court of Florida. Professor Nathan teaches the Elder Law Clinic and directs the Claude Pepper Elder Law Moot Court Competition.   She has received various awards including the 2024-25 University Teaching Award for Community Engaged Teaching, AARP Florida's Fraud Fighter award, and was the Elder Law Section of the Florida Bar's member of the year. She is a member of various organizations including the First District Appellate American Inn of Court, the Consumer Protection Law Committee of the Florida Bar, and the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys.   About Florida State University College of Law:   At Florida State University College of Law, we prepare bold, leaders who shape the future of law and strengthen communities through knowledge, advocacy, and service. We are united by a shared commitment to shaping future lawyers who lead with integrity, give back to their communities, and uphold ethical practices that benefit all.   We recognize the importance of our collective role in fostering a deep understanding of the legal profession's impact and responsibility. Our mission is to cultivate a dynamic environment grounded in professionalism, excellence, and collaboration and connection.   Through a rigorous, forward-thinking curriculum, world-class faculty mentorship, and hands-on learning opportunities, we empower the next generation of legal leaders. Located in the heart of Florida's capital, the College offers unmatched access to courts, governmental institutions, and a thriving legal community.   Florida State University College of Law aspires to be a national leader in legal education, scholarship, and public service. We envision a community where students, faculty, and alumni drive innovation in the law, advance social justice, and shape the future of the legal profession.   Through our strategic location, distinctive programs, and commitment to excellence, we aim to empower graduates to make a profound impact on their communities, the state of Florida, and the world.   Here, excellence is more than a standard—it is our way of life and the foundation of our national reputation. We are committed to delivering outstanding academic programs, supporting our faculty and students at every stage, and continually raising the bar for professional achievement.   Our reputation for excellence is built every day through exceptional student recruitment, service, and support; the scholarship and dedication of our faculty; and active engagement with the broader community.   We proudly share these achievements through our clinics, partnerships, and outreach efforts, ensuring that the excellence we cultivate is recognized and celebrated.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Josh Bowie and Dr. Divyen Patel from Your Genetic Wellness as guests to the show.   About Naga V. Naidu, Ph.D., Lab Director at Your Genetic Wellness:   Dr. Naga V. Naidu is a PhD-trained toxicologist and laboratory leader with more than 10 years of experience in forensic and clinical diagnostic laboratories. He earned his PhD in Toxicology in Houston, Texas, following completion of his bachelor's degree in pharmacy in India. Early in his career, he served as Scientific Laboratory Director at a forensic toxicology laboratory and achieved board certification as a Toxicology Chemist through the National Registry of Certified Chemists (NRCC).   Dr. Naidu has held multiple leadership and technical roles across forensic and clinical diagnostic environments. He currently serves as a General and Technical Consultant Director for several Clinical Diagnostic Laboratories, where he provides oversight in laboratory operations, test development, validation, regulatory compliance, and quality systems management.   His expertise includes method development and validation of advanced analytical platforms used in toxicology, molecular diagnostics, and genetic testing. Dr. Naidu has experience reviewing and supporting genotype-based testing panels and translating molecular data into clinically meaningful wellness and risk-assessment frameworks.   In addition to his technical expertise, Dr. Naidu is highly experienced in laboratory compliance and regulatory standards, including CLIA, CAP, proficiency testing, and quality assurance systems. His multidisciplinary background allows him to bridge scientific rigor, clinical relevance, and regulatory integrity, ensuring high-quality, reliable genetic and diagnostic testing.   About Josh Bowie, SVP of Strategy & Insights at Your Genetic Wellness:   Josh Bowie is a creative strategist and systems thinker dedicated to solving the "Last Mile" problem in precision health. As the SVP of Strategy & Insights at Your Genetic Wellness, Josh serves as the Strategic Lead for the Results to Routines™ framework, a methodology designed to translate complex biological data into clear, actionable wellness pathways for everyday life.   Josh's approach is rooted in the belief that data is only as valuable as the habits it inspires. He moves beyond the traditional model of overwhelming, static health reports, focusing instead on Actionable Biology: a human-centric design where technology and clinical expertise intersect to create sustainable change. By synthesizing market signals with a unique perspective on consumer behavior, Josh ensures that Your Genetic Wellness functions as a "GPS for the Human Body," empowering individuals to navigate their health with confidence and clarity.   A vocal advocate for collaborative wellness, Josh emphasizes that the most successful health journeys are never walked alone. His work focuses on building the bridges between cutting-edge science and the real-world decisions that define long-term vitality, ensuring the future of health is both personalized and profoundly practical.   About Your Genetic Wellness:   Your Genetic Wellness is shifting the conversation from reactive care to proactive clarity. Too often, we wait until symptoms appear before investigating our health, forcing us into a cycle of trial and error to find relief.   We believe in a different approach: providing a personal biological roadmap before the guesswork begins. Using a simple at-home swab, we translate unique genetic markers into clear, actionable insights that show how a body may process nutrients, respond to medications, and manage long-term wellness.   Whether you are a proactive professional, a parent, or a caregiver, we provide the data-driven confidence to move away from reactive "sick care" and toward more informed, personalized health decisions.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Deidra Jackson as guest to the show.   About Deidra Jackson, 2026 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Illinois:   Deidra Jackson has served as a healthcare executive for the last 25 years leading product and business development efforts across national and regional payer organizations as well as digital health platforms. Her decades of experience developing healthcare resources revealed what she now sees in her own family—that sick and aging veterans are not the ones tracking appointments, managing medications, or translating clinical instructions into daily living. It is their caregivers.   Deidra's father Leroy Avery, Jr. served four years on active duty in the U.S. Air Force. As an Airman, he served with the Military Police during the Vietnam War. Leroy was exposed to Agent Orange, which has triggered or complicated a list of debilitating health conditions, including diabetes, heart failure, kidney failure, gastroparesis, and recurring blood clots.   Leroy's dependence on his daughter has grown over the years. Deidra's role as a caregiver began with smaller, episodic acts of care before evolving into daily oversight of his basic needs and safety. Deidra managed his care during extended hospital stays and attempts at living alone, before moving him into an independent living facility. She soon realized that he needed more support and care, so she moved him into her family home.   Before becoming a Dole Caregiver Fellow, Deidra was already building connections between other veteran caregivers. She published a memoir and companion journal about her caregiving journey to bring awareness to the experience and assure her fellow caregivers that they are not alone. Deidra also speaks at events about her caregiving experience, including her keynote address at the Military Caregiver Breakfast at the 2025 Military World Expo.   As she continues her advocacy, Deidra is eager to use her professional and personal experience to champion the idea of formalizing the role of the caregiver within healthcare delivery. She says, "When caregivers are recognized, supported, and integrated into care planning, outcomes improve for veterans, costs are reduced, and communities are strengthened nationwide." Her passion is ensuring people are seen, heard, and supported.   About the Dole Caregiver Fellowship:   The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Dole Caregiver Fellows Program is a selective leadership and advocacy fellowship for individuals who provide care and support to wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans of all generations. Participants—spouses, parents, adult children, friends, or other loved ones—are chosen from across the United States to represent caregivers across their communities and nationally.   During a two-year term, Fellows receive training, build networks, and work with policymakers, organizations, and the public to raise awareness of the value of caregivers and the challenges they face. They advocate for improved support and resources and advise the Foundation on programs and policy priorities affecting military and veteran families. In addition, by sharing their stories and experiences, they help other caregivers recognize themselves as caregivers, connect to resources, and feel welcomed in a community where every caregiving journey is valued.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Shannon Tuimalealiifano as guest to the show.   About Shannon Tuimalealiifano, 2014 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Florida:   Shannon and her husband, Sualauvi "Sua" Tuimalealiifano, are both Army veterans who met while serving at Fort Bragg. As a military child herself, Shannon understood the strength, camaraderie, and sacrifice that come with military life. After enlisting two years after high school, she served as a trained lab tech and combat medic, later working at Womack Army Medical Center.   But nothing could have fully prepared Shannon for the life-changing journey that began after Sua was injured in combat while serving with Army Special Operations in Afghanistan. A paratrooper, jumpmaster, and Special Operations soldier, Sua sustained a severe spinal cord injury that eventually left him quadriplegic.   At the time, Shannon was raising three young children, ages 6, 4, and 9 months. Within a week of Sua's medevac from Afghanistan, she joined him at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, followed by rehabilitation at James A. Haley VA Hospital in Tampa. What followed was a long and difficult road through hospital stays, rehabilitation, military transition challenges, and the daily realities of full-time caregiving.   After nearly two years in hospitals and rehab, Shannon and Sua returned to Fort Bragg without the support or accessibility their family needed. Their home was not wheelchair accessible, and Sua's wheelchair could not fit through the doors. Eventually, the family relocated to Hawaii through a compassionate reassignment so they could be closer to Sua's family and support system.   Even with family help, Shannon faced overwhelming exhaustion, sleep deprivation, and the emotional weight of caregiving around the clock. She later found healing through an equine therapy program with other military caregivers, describing it as "lifesaving and life-giving."   Through community, connection, and support from organizations including the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Hidden Heroes program, The Rosie Network, the VA, and Wounded Warrior Project's Independence Program, Shannon found strength, purpose, and a deeper understanding of the importance of supporting military and veteran caregivers.   Shannon's story is one of service, sacrifice, resilience, and the power of caregiver community.     About the Dole Caregiver Fellowship:   The Elizabeth Dole Foundation Dole Caregiver Fellows Program is a selective leadership and advocacy fellowship for individuals who provide care and support to wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans of all generations. Participants—spouses, parents, adult children, friends, or other loved ones—are chosen from across the United States to represent caregivers across their communities and nationally.   During a two-year term, Fellows receive training, build networks, and work with policymakers, organizations, and the public to raise awareness of the value of caregivers and the challenges they face. They advocate for improved support and resources and advise the Foundation on programs and policy priorities affecting military and veteran families. In addition, by sharing their stories and experiences, they help other caregivers recognize themselves as caregivers, connect to resources, and feel welcomed in a community where every caregiving journey is valued.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Peter Ross as guest to the show.   About Peter Ross, Co-Founder & CEO of Senior Helpers®:   Peter Ross is the CEO and Co-Founder of Senior Helpers®, a leading national provider of in-home senior care, a role he has held since 2006. He is also the CEO and Founder of Town Square Franchising, launched in 2018, which focuses on innovative adult day services and supportive care experiences for older adults and families.   Peter has been a longtime leader in the home care and healthcare industries, having served on the Board of Directors for the Home Care Association of America from 2008 through 2021, including as Board President from 2013 to 2020. He is a current CEO Member of the Healthcare Leadership Council in Washington, D.C., and previously served as CEO and Co-Founder of Doctors Express Urgent Care. His broader leadership background includes executive roles with ADP, Ernst & Young, and Intuit, as well as board service with the New England Conservatory of Music and From the Top.   About Senior Helpers®:   Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home, non-medical senior care services, offering specialized support for individuals living with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, Parkinson's disease, and other conditions, as well as personal care and companion care for those who need assistance with daily activities. Their services are flexible and completely customizable, allowing each personalized care plan to combine different aspects of their care offerings based on the individual needs of each client.   When a family first contacts a Senior Helpers office, the process begins with a complimentary initial assessment in the client's home to better understand their needs and develop an individualized care plan. When needed, a qualified staff member, social worker, or registered nurse may conduct a more detailed assessment, depending on state regulations, to further guide the care plan. This assessment is then used in the caregiver matching process to help select the most appropriate caregiver for each client.   Senior Helpers® also elevates its care through three key programs: the proprietary LIFE Profile assessment tool, the Senior Gems® program, and the Senior Helpers Center of Excellence training spaces. LIFE Profile is a research-based technology tool that uses data to help identify a client's risk of hospitalization. Senior Gems® provides effective strategies for supporting and caring for loved ones from normal aging through late-stage dementia, focusing on what is precious and unique about each senior at every stage.   The Senior Helpers® Center of Excellence is a training space designed to simulate a client's home, allowing caregivers to learn in a real-world environment and demonstrate their ability to provide the highest quality care in the home setting.

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."   The topic of this episode is "Memory Cafes & 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. Lori's 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.   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 is also the new President of AlzAuthors.  Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards.   To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from Rock Steady Boxing as guests to the show.   About Ryan Cotton, President/CEO:   Ryan Cotton currently serves as President & CEO for Rock Steady Boxing. His involvement with the organization started in 2009 when he served on the Board of Directors for a decade. Although he serves all RSB boxers around the world, his favorite RSB boxer was his father who was a Parkinson's fighter until his last days.   Ryan's education is in physical therapy where he had a 22-year clinical career before moving into his role at RSB. He holds a Masters in Physical Therapy from the University of Evansville, and a Doctorate in Health Science from the University of Indianapolis.   About Chris Timberlake, Director of Education & Training Rock Steady Boxing:   Chris has been with Rock Steady since 2006 and currently serves as the Director of Training and Education at RSB developing and delivering training in the RSB method to new coaches around the world. She is a caregiver to Tom, who was diagnosed with Parkinson's in 2000, and understands all too well the needs of people struggling with Parkinson's.   Having trained hundreds of people with Parkinson's as well as being immersed as a care partner has given Chris a uniquely intimate perspective on how to battle this disease. She is a Certified Personal Trainer through the American College of Sports Medicine and her personal experience is an instrumental part of Rock Steady's "Cornerman" support.   About Sandra Benton, RSB Boxer, Retired business owner and hairstylist:   Sandra Benton was a business owner for 48 years working as a hairstylist and retiring at age 67. She was diagnosed with PD in April of 2023 and started RSB in July of that year.   About Jim Lindgren, RSB Boxer, Retired reporter and editor:   Jim Lindgren had a career as a newspaper reporter and editor for 25 years before becoming an editor for a market research company and retiring 2 years ago at age 66. He was diagnosed with PD at the age of 61.   About Rock Steady Boxing (RSB):   Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to improving the lives of people with Parkinson disease through a specialized, non-contact boxing-based fitness program developed to specifically address the symptoms of Parkinson disease. Founded in Indianapolis in 2006, RSB is built on the belief that individuals with Parkinson's can fight back against the progression of their disease through rigorous, targeted exercise   The RSB program is multimodal and incorporates boxing techniques, strength training, balance work, and cognitive challenges to address the motor and non-motor symptoms of Parkinson's. Backed by growing evidence that high-intensity exercise can slow symptom progression, RSB has become a leader in exercise-based approaches to managing the disease.   Today, Rock Steady Boxing supports a global network of more than 800 affiliate programs that deliver its training in local communities, including gyms, rehabilitation centers, and community organizations. Through comprehensive coach training, ongoing education, and a strong support system, RSB ensures that its programs are accessible, adaptable, and effective for individuals at all stages of Parkinson's. Beyond physical improvements, the organization fosters a powerful sense of community and empowerment among participants, helping them build confidence, connection, and resilience.   As it continues to expand its reach, Rock Steady Boxing remains committed to its mission of enabling people with Parkinson's to live healthier, more active lives.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Joseph Pianetta as guest to the show.   About Joseph Pianetta:   With 43 years in the printing industry, Joe Pianetta knows what it takes to create something truly exceptional. As the founder of Crayon Cards, he's channeled that expertise into a beautifully crafted coloring book experience — one where quality meets personalization.   You'll love the results, and you'll be amazed at how easy it is to create a custom coloring book that tells your story.     About Crayon Cards:   Crayon Cards is a personalized coloring book store that turns your own photos into custom coloring books. Here's how it works: you upload your favorite photos, our system converts them into line-art illustrations, and a printed book is shipped to your door.   A Photo Coloring Book becomes a Reminiscence of the past with the fun of coloring.   The product is for seniors, particularly as a memory and cognitive engagement tool in remembrance of their life's accomplishments or a Family album. And for children, as a creative, screen-free activity using their own family photos, birthdays or vacations.   Connect with Crayon Cards: Official Website:  https://crayoncards.com/

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Brenda Freed as guest to the show.   About Brenda Freed:   Brenda Freed, MA, is the co-founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's, a family-centered educational program created to help children, parents, caregivers, and families better understand Alzheimer's disease and dementia. With a background in music education and music therapy, Brenda brings a compassionate, creative, and accessible approach to helping families stay connected with loved ones throughout the dementia journey.   Through Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's, Brenda helps provide meaningful tools, videos, music, activities, and guidance designed to make difficult conversations easier for children and families. Her work reflects a deep commitment to education, connection, and helping families create positive moments with loved ones living with Alzheimer's or another form of dementia.   About Mackenzie Meet Alzheimer's:   The Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Program (MMAP) is a family-centered, multimedia educational program designed to help parents, children, educators, and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.   Created especially for families in the "sandwich generation," it provides practical tools, guidance, and meaningful activities that support positive interactions between children and loved ones living with Alzheimer's from diagnosis through the severe stage. The program helps children and their families stay meaningfully connected throughout the journey.   At the heart of the program is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Awareness Program (MMAAP), a 5-video educational series covering each stage of the disease, along with guidance for adults raising children while caregiving.   The program also includes a quick reference guide, transcripts, and accessible audio and visual resources to support a wide range of learning needs. Importantly, the MMAAP helps children understand Alzheimer's in age-appropriate ways and gives them simple, meaningful activities they can do with their loved one to maintain connection and nurture the relationship.   Complementing the video series is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease Picture Book, a gentle, child-friendly introduction to Alzheimer's. The book follows a young girl learning how to understand and connect with her grandmother as the disease progresses. It includes a QR code for a free Story Song download whose lyrics are the text for the book—making the learning experience engaging, memorable, and accessible for young children and early readers.   The complete MMAP is also a valuable resource for Adult Day Centers and Memory Care Communities, offering a ready-to-run educational program for families. It helps answer common questions proactively, reducing the need for staff to repeatedly provide the same explanations.   This allows them to focus more on care and connection.   Together, the program and book go beyond education—they empower families to create meaningful moments, maintain connection, and build positive memories throughout the course of Alzheimer's and other dementias.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jennifer Spoeri as guest to the show.   About Jennifer Spoeri, Executive Director, National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA):   Jennifer Spoeri is the Executive Director of the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA), a position she has held since August 2021. With over 18 years of experience in Adult Protective Services (APS), Jennifer brings a wealth of expertise in program development, leadership, multidisciplinary teams and advocacy for vulnerable populations. Prior to her role at NAPSA, she served as the APS Director in Philadelphia, PA, where she led the city's APS program and secured one of the first VOCA (Victims of Crime Act) grants designated for APS. Additionally, she was an integral member of the Philadelphia Financial Exploitation Prevention Task Force and the Philadelphia Hoarding Task Force.   Jennifer has long been a dedicated advocate for the APS community, having served on NAPSA's Board of Directors for five years before assuming her current role. As Executive Director, she has served on numerous advisory boards, led several major grants, and played a pivotal role in the creation and development of the National APS Training Center.   She holds a bachelor's degree in psychology from the University of Kentucky and a master's degree in gerontology with a concentration in Healthcare Administration from Notre Dame of Maryland University. In her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, taking art classes and spending time with family, friends, her partner Kevin and their dog, Beauregard.     About the National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA):   The National Adult Protective Services Association (NAPSA) is a national nonprofit organization that supports Adult Protective Services programs and professionals across the United States. Formed in 1989, NAPSA provides a forum for APS programs to share information, solve challenges, strengthen professional practices, and improve services for older adults and adults with disabilities who may be experiencing abuse, neglect, exploitation, or other forms of mistreatment.   NAPSA's work helps elevate the role of Adult Protective Services in protecting vulnerable adults and connecting them with support, safety, and resources.      

All Home Care Maters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Roy Remer as guest to the show.   About Roy Remer:   Roy Remer is the author of Zen Caregiving: How to Care for Yourself While Caring for Others. An educator and end-of-life caregiver since 1997, he is executive director of Zen Caregiving Project in San Francisco and lead creator of the Mindful Caregiving Education curriculum.   A dedicated practitioner in the Soto Zen tradition, Remer is a student at San Francisco Zen Center.     About the Zen Caregiving Project:   Formerly Known as Zen Hospice Project was founded in 1986 to address suffering in San Francisco. Rooted in Zen Buddhist tradition, we began training volunteer caregivers to serve dying residents at two sites of service.   Their world renowned volunteer caregiver training has evolved to become the foundation of our Mindful Caregiver Education, which we teach nationally. In 2015, we began taking our unique approach to care out into the world in order to allow caregivers anywhere to benefit from our course offerings.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Cory Fosco as guest to the show.   About Cory Fosco: Cory Fosco is the author of The Question of When: A Practical Guide to Knowing When It's Time for Assisted Living, Memory Care, or Skilled Nursing. Cory has spent 34 years in long-term care, beginning in social work and admissions and now working in healthcare technology. He is also the author of the chapbook Empty Streets (Alien Buddha Press, 2024), which contains a Pushcart Prize-nominated story, and his short work has appeared in Superstition Review, Hippocampus, and other publications. Cory holds an MA in Creative Nonfiction from Northwestern University and a BA in Creative Writing from Loyola University Chicago. Cory lives in Chicago with his wife Cyndi.

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 co-hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman.   The Care Advocates are honored to welcome Anne Smith as guest to the show.   About Anne Smith: Anne Smith shines a light on the often-overlooked realities of Parkinson's disease and the profound impact it has on both those living with the condition and the family members who care for them. In this powerful conversation with Lance A. Slatton, Anne discusses the growing number of Parkinson's diagnoses, the emotional toll of watching a loved one's health decline, and the financial challenges many families face after stepping away from careers to become full-time caregivers. Her insights offer a candid look at the sacrifices, struggles, and resilience required when navigating life with Parkinson's disease.   Anne also addresses one of the most important and sensitive topics in caregiving: caregiver burnout. Drawing from her own experiences and observations within caregiver communities, she speaks openly about exhaustion, sleep deprivation, frustration, and the emotional strain that can accompany caring for a loved one with Parkinson's. This meaningful discussion serves as both an educational resource and a reminder that caregivers need support, understanding, and compassion just as much as those they care for.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton as guest to the show.   About Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton:   Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton is the founder of VWH Technology, LLC and the creator of PeacefulCare, the AI-powered Caregiver Command Center. She's spent more than four decades in executive leadership, including time as a Chief Operating Officer, an Interim CIO, and a transformation strategist guiding senior leaders through the most disruptive technology shifts of their careers. Through her firm VWH Consulting, she works with executives navigating disruptive technology, with AI front and center right now, always keeping people first through change management and adoption.   Here's how PeacefulCare came to be. As Vicki worked with leader after leader, she kept hearing the same thing under the surface. They were exhausted trying to lead at work and care for someone at home at the same time. Often a parent. Sometimes a spouse, a sibling, or a child with complex needs. Nobody was talking about it, but it was costing them everything. So she started VWH Technology, LLC and built PeacefulCare for caregivers, drawing on a lifetime of caregiving experience that started in childhood when she helped her mother care for her grandmother and great aunt. Her great aunt passed away holding her hand.   She and her husband then cared for his brother for 26 years, and during a seven-year stretch she became the simultaneous primary caregiver for four additional loved ones, including one in Ohio she traveled to every three weeks. Based in Georgia, Vicki is a strategist, builder, speaker, and advocate who's lived every version of caregiving most families ever face.   About PeacefulCare.ai:   PeacefulCare is the AI-powered Caregiver Command Center for families managing the real work of care. Records, schedules, medications, documents, providers, appointments, patterns, risk signals, all in one place and intelligently connected. The platform lives under VWH Technology, LLC, the technology company founded by Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton to bring AI-powered tools to the people who need them most. You can find it at PeacefulCare.ai.   The company was born from two things happening at once in Vicki's life. On one side, decades of caregiving. As a child, she helped her mother care for her grandmother and her great aunt, and her great aunt passed away holding her hand. As an adult, she and her husband cared for his brother for 26 years, and during a seven-year stretch she became the simultaneous primary caregiver for four additional loved ones while raising her kids and running her career. On the other side, her work through VWH Consulting, where she advises senior executives on disruptive technology and AI adoption with a people-first lens. Leader after leader kept telling her the same quiet truth.   They were trying to lead at work and care for someone at home, and the weight of doing both was breaking them. PeacefulCare was the answer to a question she kept hearing from both sides of her life. There was also one specific night that sharpened the mission. Vicki was sitting with her mother in the hospital, something shifted, she pushed, and her mother is alive today because a daughter who refused to go home saw something no system flagged and no algorithm caught. Technology can't replace the love and instinct of a caregiver. Technology should carry everything else.   What sets PeacefulCare apart is the AI analytics engine, and it's watching two people at once. The loved one and the caregiver. On the loved one's side, the platform tracks wellness patterns across medications, sleep, mood, vitals, appointments, and daily behaviors, and surfaces the small signals that usually go unnoticed until they turn into a hospital visit. Sudden changes in routine.   Missed doses stacking up. Lab values trending the wrong way. A quiet drop in mobility or engagement. PeacefulCare flags those patterns early, so families can act before the crisis instead of recovering from it. On the caregiver's side, the analytics measure caregiver load, the volume, intensity, and emotional weight of what one person is carrying, and the family gets alerted when the primary caregiver is heading toward burnout. Most platforms watch the patient. PeacefulCare watches the whole family system, because a caregiver who collapses can't care for anyone.   PeacefulCare's promise is simple and personal. You bring the love. PeacefulCare holds everything else.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Lindsay Friedman as guest to the show.   About Lindsay Friedman:   Lindsay Friedman is a four-time founder, lifelong multigenerational caregiver, and former nursing assistant with hands-on experience in memory care and elder care. She is the founder of CareBloom and LTCareNav, a platform that connects families with vetted long-term care experts, making quality care more accessible and affordable. Passionate about bridging gaps in the aging and caregiving space, Lindsay combines tech, personal experience, and advocacy to empower families navigating complex care decisions.   Lindsay is committed to transforming how our society cares for seniors and supporting caregivers with practical solutions that make a real difference in people's lives.   About LTCareNav:   LTCareNav's mission is to guide families through the complexities of aging and long-term care by bringing together planning, resources, and caregiver support across the entire care journey.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Seth Low-Tufo as guest to the show.   About Seth Low-Tufo, Chief Financial Officer & Chief Operating Officer at A Place for Mom:   As Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer of A Place for Mom, Inc., Seth Low-Tufo is focused on strengthening core operating processes and identifying opportunities to grow the business profitably. He is responsible for all aspects of the company's Finance function, including strategic planning, investor relations, controllership, accounting, tax, liquidity management, and treasury operations. In addition, Seth is responsible for the company's Legal, Human Resources, and Data & Analytics functions.   Seth is an experienced leader with proven ability to drive transformational change. He joined A Place for Mom following more than a decade at GE. Most recently, Seth was CFO of GE's Onshore Wind Americas business, the leading manufacturer of wind turbines in the U.S. In this role, he rebuilt the finance function and helped drive 50% revenue growth while improving operational efficiency and accountability. Earlier in his career, Seth was the Financial Planning leader for GE Capital's $200 billion asset disposition process and head of Pricing for its $90 billion commercial lending and leasing business. Seth earned a bachelor's degree in mathematics and economics from Wesleyan University.     About A Place for Mom:   A Place for Mom is the leading platform that guides families through every stage of the aging journey. We simplify the search for senior care by offering free, personalized support—and when families are ready, we refer them to partners from our network of over 15,000 senior living communities and home care agencies.   Our mission is to guide caregivers and their loved ones to a confident place, so families can focus on what matters most: their love for each other.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ilihia Gionson as guest to the show.   About Ilihia Gionson, 2021 Dole Caregiver Fellow, Hawaii:   In Hawaiʻi, caring for the elderly is part of the native culture. So when it was time for Ilihia to care for his father Anthony, he naturally stepped into the caregiver role.   Anthony was born in Hawaiʻi in 1947 and served in Vietnam in 1966 when he was 19. His time in Vietnam, with a climate and people who reminded him of home, was one of a series of transformational moments for him. Hawaiʻi had only recently become an American state, and he returned home to a mother close to the end of her life. In the decades following his return, he worked very hard for his family, including being a caregiver to his wife with a genetic kidney disorder and another son with an intellectual disability. Ilihia believes his tireless work ethic was his father's coping mechanism for dealing with the invisible wounds of war. It was not until after Ilihia's mother and brother passed away that Anthony transformed from the caregiver to the care recipient. Ilihia learned about his father's post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) when his father started going to grief counseling sessions and began unpacking his invisible wounds resulting from his service.   Anthony lives with Ilihia, his partner and their daughter, who all help care for him. As his father's primary caregiver, Ilihia manages his appointments and medications, performs household chores, and listens to his father when he needs to talk. Anthony's PTSD and anxiety make it difficult for him to participate in group activities, so Ilihia works hard to get his father out of the house, including getting him to the proper medical care and therapy.   Ilihia is the Chief Public Affairs Officer of the W. M. Keck Observatory. As a fellow, he hopes to help other veterans and caregivers in Hawaiʻi and the Pacific who struggle with access to VA resources. He also hopes that by sharing his story, he will help other caregivers self-identify and seek out support.   About the Elizabeth Dole Foundation:   The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation's 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers—the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America's wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans. Established by Senator Elizabeth Dole in 2012, the Foundation works to empower military and veteran caregivers, their families, and their communities through programs, partnerships, and advocacy that drive innovative, impactful, and sustainable solutions.   About the 11th Annual National Convening:   Registration is now open for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's 11th Annual National Convening – and you won't want to miss it!   Join us on May 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C., at the iconic Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, where leaders, advocates, and caregivers from across the country will come together for a powerful day of connection, conversation, and action. If you are unable to join us in-person, you can register for virtual attendance using the same link.   Last year, Convening attendees helped us begin to develop the National Blueprint for Action—a practical, solutions-driven roadmap designed to strengthen support for the 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers nationwide. Now, as we officially launch that Blueprint, we commit to act—bringing together caregivers, business and industry leaders, and policymakers to advance a nationwide Culture of Caregiving. Inspired by thought-provoking plenary speakers, you will participate in interactive working sessions and breakout discussions to learn how you can make a difference.   In-person attendees will also experience our dynamic Innovation Expo, featuring more than 30 organizations across military and veteran services, healthcare, and beyond. There, explore valuable resources, spark meaningful connections, enjoy a complimentary headshot, and take a moment for yourself at our chair massage station.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Elizabeth Field as guest to the show.   About Elizabeth Field, Chief Operating Officer at the Elizabeth Dole Foundation:   Elizabeth Field joined the Elizabeth Dole Foundation in February 2024 as its first Chief Operating Officer. Prior to that, she served as a Senior Executive Director in the Government Accountability Office's (GAO) Defense Capabilities and Management Team, where she led a broad body of work related to military quality-of-life issues, as well as defense management, business operations, and reform.   A recognized expert on the Department of Defense, she has testified several times before Congress, and her work has been featured by various news outlets, including National Public Radio, CNN, and The New York Times. Before joining GAO in September 2017, Ms. Field served as Chief of Staff and Senior Advisor to the Under Secretary of State for Civilian Security, Democracy, and Human Rights. Ms. Field also previously served as Assistant Inspector General for Audits and Inspections at the Office of the Special Inspector General for Afghanistan Reconstruction, which was charged by Congress with conducting audits, inspections, and investigations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of the Afghanistan reconstruction effort and to detect and deter waste, fraud, and abuse.   Ms. Field's first tenure with GAO lasted from 2002-2010, during which she worked primarily as a Senior Analyst in the International Affairs and Trade Team and conducted fieldwork in the Middle East, Africa, Asia, and Latin America. From 2000-2001, she served as a Jacob K. Javits Fellow on the Public Health Subcommittee of the U.S. Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions. Ms. Field holds a Master's Degree in Public Policy from Duke University and a Bachelor's Degree in History from Davidson College, where she graduated cum laude.   The proud daughter of an Army veteran, she lives in Washington, D.C. with her two sons, Graham and Henry (a West Point cadet), and their rescue dog, Maisie.     About the Elizabeth Dole Foundation:   The Elizabeth Dole Foundation is the preeminent organization empowering, supporting, and honoring our nation's 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers—the spouses, parents, family members, and friends who care for America's wounded, ill, or injured service members and veterans. Established by Senator Elizabeth Dole in 2012, the Foundation works to empower military and veteran caregivers, their families, and their communities through programs, partnerships, and advocacy that drive innovative, impactful, and sustainable solutions.   About the 11th Annual National Convening:   Registration is now open for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation's 11th Annual National Convening – and you won't want to miss it!   Join us on May 19, 2026, in Washington, D.C., at the iconic Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, where leaders, advocates, and caregivers from across the country will come together for a powerful day of connection, conversation, and action. If you are unable to join us in-person, you can register for virtual attendance using the same link.   Last year, Convening attendees helped us begin to develop the National Blueprint for Action—a practical, solutions-driven roadmap designed to strengthen support for the 14.3 million military and veteran caregivers nationwide. Now, as we officially launch that Blueprint, we commit to act—bringing together caregivers, business and industry leaders, and policymakers to advance a nationwide Culture of Caregiving. Inspired by thought-provoking plenary speakers, you will participate in interactive working sessions and breakout discussions to learn how you can make a difference.   In-person attendees will also experience our dynamic Innovation Expo, featuring more than 30 organizations across military and veteran services, healthcare, and beyond. There, explore valuable resources, spark meaningful connections, enjoy a complimentary headshot, and take a moment for yourself at our chair massage station.  

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."   The topic of this episode is "The AlzAuthors Town Hall Recap" 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.   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 is also the new President of AlzAuthors. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards.   To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites.      

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Charles "Chip" E. Wallace Jr. as guest to the show.   About Charles "Chip" E. Wallace Jr.:   Charles E. Wallace Jr. spent fifteen years in banking and finance before spending five more investigating the systematic financial exploitation of his mother by her live-in caregiver. What began as unexplained credit card charges evolved into a forensic investigation spanning 6,000 emails, FOIA requests, banking records, and psychiatric evidence — uncovering a pattern of fraud that included credit card cycling, annuity manipulation, and estate plan changes executed while his mother lacked legal capacity.   His book, The Caregiver's Game: Unraveling Financial Deceit in the Shadows of Dementia, documents not just what happened but how it happened — the specific mechanisms a predatory caregiver used to gain control, redirect assets, and avoid detection across multiple institutions that should have caught it. Literary Titan awarded it a Gold distinction, calling it essential reading for anyone concerned about the safety of aging loved ones.   Charles brings a rare combination to this conversation — the analytical background of a finance professional, the persistence of a self-taught investigator, and the perspective of a family member who learned too late what the warning signs actually looked like. His goal is to make sure home care professionals and families recognize those signs before the damage is done.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alder Allensworth & Brenda Freed the founders of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Program (MMAP) as guests to the show.   About Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Program (MMAP):   The Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Program (MMAP) is a family-centered, multimedia educational program designed to help parents, children, educators, and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of Alzheimer's disease.   Created especially for families in the "sandwich generation," it provides practical tools, guidance, and meaningful activities that support positive interactions between children and loved ones living with Alzheimer's from diagnosis through the severe stage. The program helps children and their families stay meaningfully connected throughout the journey.   At the heart of the program is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Awareness Program (MMAAP), a 5-video educational series covering each stage of the disease, along with guidance for adults raising children while caregiving. The program also includes a quick reference guide, transcripts, and accessible audio and visual resources to support a wide range of learning needs.   Importantly, the MMAAP helps children understand Alzheimer's in age-appropriate ways and gives them simple, meaningful activities they can do with their loved one to maintain connection and nurture the relationship.   Complementing the video series is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Disease Picture Book, a gentle, child-friendly introduction to Alzheimer's. The book follows a young girl learning how to understand and connect with her grandmother as the disease progresses. It includes a QR code for a free Story Song download whose lyrics are the text for the book—making the learning experience engaging, memorable, and accessible for young children and early readers.   The complete MMAP is also a valuable resource for Adult Day Centers and Memory Care Communities, offering a ready-to-run educational program for families. It helps answer common questions proactively, reducing the need for staff to repeatedly provide the same explanations. This allows them to focus more on care and connection.   Together, the program and book go beyond education—they empower families to create meaningful moments, maintain connection, and build positive memories throughout the course of Alzheimer's and other dementias.   Official Website: https://www.mackenziemeetsalzheimers.com 

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to host the first AlzAuthors Town Hall.  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Mari Baxter as guest to the show.   About Mari Baxter, Chief Operating Officer, Senior Helpers®:   Ms. Baxter began her career with Senior Helpers® in 2008 when there were just 40 franchisees. After working in the field for several years, Mari was promoted to Vice President of Operations in 2011, with the additional responsibilities of all resales, corporate stores, international franchising, and the training department. In 2021, she moved into the position of Chief Operating Officer.   As COO, Mari and her field staff, Directors and department Vice Presidents oversee all franchise and corporate store operations, compliance management, advanced training, client care and retention programs, and vendor and national account relations. She has more than 15 years of leadership, operational and management experience in the franchise space, in addition to more than 14 years as a successful business owner and entrepreneur.   About Senior Helpers® :   Senior Helpers® is the nation's premier provider of in-home, non-medical senior services ranging from specialized care for those with diseases such as dementia, Alzheimer's, and Parkinson's to personal and companion care to help individuals looking for a little assistance with daily activities.   Our service options are flexible and completely customizable to your specific needs, and your personalized senior care plan can combine aspects of any of our service offerings. When you first contact a Senior Helpers office, we will set up a complimentary initial assessment at the client's dwelling to determine their needs and formulate an individualized care plan. When needed, a qualified staff member, Social Worker, or Registered Nurse (depending on state regulations) will conduct a full assessment to aid in this process and further articulate the care plan. We will then use this assessment in our caregiver matching process to choose the most appropriate caregiver for our clients.   Senior Helpers elevates its care for clients through three key programs: the proprietary LIFE Profile assessment tool, the Senior Gems® program, and the Center of Excellence training spaces.   LIFE Profile is a research-based technology tool that uses data to identify a client's risk of being hospitalized.   The Senior Gems® program provides effective strategies for supporting and caring for loved ones from normal aging through late-stage dementia, focusing on what is precious and unique about each senior at each stage.   The Senior Helpers® Center of Excellence is a training space designed to simulate a client's home, allowing caregivers to learn and train in a real-world environment and demonstrate their ability to provide the highest quality of care in a client's home.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Zita Christian as guest to the show.   About Zita Christian:   Zita Christian is a storyteller who believes in the power of love. She is the author of three historical romance novels, the co-writer of a one-woman play, a collaborator on a self-help book about grieving, and host and producer of two podcasts and a YouTube show for writers. In her work as a wedding officiant, she wrote more than 150 love stories.   Retired now, Zita is working on her dementia podcast and on a memoir about her caregiving journey.   About "My Spouse Has Dementia":   My Spouse Has Dementia is a free monthly podcast that uses personal stories, occasional interviews, and simple rituals to support dementia caregiving spouses.   In 2025, My Spouse Has Dementia was short-listed for the International Women's Podcast Awards. Entries were received from notable organizations such as CNN, ABC, BBC, and NPR, as well as from solo podcasters (those with no crew).   According to Everyone Media, creators of the award, the nearly 700 entries came from 35 countries. Of those entries, 13% of the short-listed podcasts came from a solo creator like Zita Christian.    

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 co-hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman.   The Care Advocates are honored to welcome Michael Lewis, CFA, MBA as guest to the show.   About Michael Lewis:   Michael Lewis, CFA, MBA is the Chief Behavioral Officer at Family Legacy Financial Solutions and the author of Getting Out of Your Own Way: A Caregiver's Guide to Making Better Financial Decisions. He is also a contributor to The Caregiver's Advocate series. Michael's work focuses on how behavioral finance principles help families navigate emotionally charged financial decisions during caregiving and aging transitions.   About Family Legacy Financial Solutions:   At Family Legacy Financial Solutions, our mission is to help families make confident financial decisions that honor both logic and love. We combine behavioral finance insights with comprehensive planning to guide caregivers, retirees, and family decision-makers through life's most complex transitions.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Martin Hernandez the General Manager of Home Care at A Place for Mom as guest to the show.   About Martin Hernandez:   As General Manager of the Home Care business at A Place for Mom, Martin focuses on driving revenue growth, elevating team performance, and expanding partner engagement to offer families the broadest range of care options. He brings over 20 years of executive leadership experience, including roles at Farmers Insurance, where he led a large, distributed sales team; American Express, where he built a national B2B acquisition platform; and Beazer Homes, where he oversaw the national sales strategy across 52 markets.   Martin is also the founder of Revenue Playmakers, where he advises companies on revenue strategy and customer experience. He's known for cultivating high-performing cultures rooted in accountability, clarity, and care. Martin studied Political Science at Arizona State University and holds executive credentials from UC Berkeley and Harvard Business School.   About A Place for Mom:    A Place for Mom is the leading platform that guides families through every stage of the aging journey. We simplify the search for senior care by offering free, personalized support—and when families are ready, we refer them to partners from our network of over 15,000 senior living communities and home care agencies. Our mission is to guide caregivers and their loved ones to a confident place, so families can focus on what matters most: their love for each other.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Denice Kennedy & Mike Weinberger the Founders of CaregivingCompanion.AI as guests to the show.   In this heartfelt and forward‑thinking episode of All Home Care Matters, host Lance A. Slatton speaks with Denice Kennedy and Mike Weinberger, the co‑founders of CaregiverCompanion.ai — an innovative platform redefining how family caregivers and home care professionals manage care through smart technology.   Denice and Mike share their passion for empowering caregivers to navigate the emotional and practical challenges of caring for loved ones with Alzheimer's and other age‑related conditions. Their groundbreaking AI solution helps families organize care tasks, improve communication, and find more time for what truly matters — compassionate connection.   The discussion also features Mike Weinberger's powerful new book, "My Wife Has Alzheimer's, Now What?", a deeply personal account that offers guidance and hope to spouses and families walking the Alzheimer's journey. Through his experience, Mike sheds light on how love, resilience, and technology can work together to support caregivers everywhere.  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Josh Bowie and Dr. Divyen Patel from Your Genetic Wellness™ as guests to the show.   About Dr. Divyen Patel, Research Director, Your Genetic Wellness | Founder & CEO, Genome Explorations:   Dr. Divyen Patel is a globally recognized pioneer in genomics and molecular biology, recently honored by Marquis Who's Who (2025/2026) for his career-long contributions to cancer research and molecular diagnostics. As the Research Director for Your Genetic Wellness and the Founder and CEO of Genome Explorations, Dr. Patel provides the rigorous scientific foundation required to move precision medicine into the mainstream consumer market.   With decades of experience in clinical research and genomic sequencing, including the authorship of over 180 peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Patel has dedicated his career to making high-level science accessible and actionable for preventive health. His work at Your Genetic Wellness focuses on ensuring that every insight provided, from metabolic health to pharmacogenomics, is backed by the highest standards of evidence-informed research.   A frequent speaker on the role of genetics in longevity and disease prevention, Dr. Patel continues to lead the evolution of personalized care, bridging the gap between complex laboratory data and everyday wellness.   About Josh Bowie, SVP of Strategy & Insights, Your Genetic Wellness:   Josh Bowie is a creative strategist and systems thinker dedicated to solving the "Last Mile" problem in precision health. As the SVP of Strategy & Insights at Your Genetic Wellness, Josh serves as the Strategic Lead for the Results to Routines™ framework, a methodology designed to translate complex biological data into clear, actionable wellness pathways for everyday life.   Josh's approach is rooted in the belief that data is only as valuable as the habits it inspires. He moves beyond the traditional model of overwhelming, static health reports, focusing instead on Actionable Biology: a human-centric design where technology and clinical expertise intersect to create sustainable change. By synthesizing market signals with a unique perspective on consumer behavior, Josh ensures that Your Genetic Wellness functions as a "GPS for the Human Body," empowering individuals to navigate their health with confidence and clarity.   A vocal advocate for collaborative wellness, Josh emphasizes that the most successful health journeys are never walked alone. His work focuses on building the bridges between cutting-edge science and the real-world decisions that define long-term vitality, ensuring the future of health is both personalized and profoundly practical.   About Your Genetic Wellness™:   Your Genetic Wellness is shifting the conversation from reactive care to proactive clarity. Too often, we wait until symptoms appear before investigating our health, forcing us into a cycle of trial and error to find relief. We believe in a different approach: providing a personal biological roadmap before the guesswork begins.   Using a simple at-home swab, we translate unique genetic markers into clear, actionable insights that show how a body may process nutrients, respond to medications, and manage long-term wellness. Whether you are a proactive professional, a parent, or a caregiver, we provide the data-driven confidence to move away from reactive "sick care" and toward more informed, personalized health decisions.   Connect with Your Genetic Wellness™: Official Website:  https://yourgeneticwellness.com  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Spencer Coon & Christina Keys as guests to the show.   About Spencer Coon:   Spencer specializes in Talent. His focus is Music & Entertainment and Healthcare throughout the U.S. As the Chief Executive Officer for The Executive Elite Group, LLC, Spencer works with top leaders and companies to fulfill on critical and strategic hiring needs. Spencer places C-Suite and all levels of leadership. Spencer started in Music & Entertainment in 2000, Skilled Nursing (LTC) in 2005 and Hospice in 2006. He grew a premiere business network throughout these specialized industries.   In 2021, Spencer founded the Nursing Rocks! Concert Series, producing Live Concerts nationally to celebrate and honor the nursing profession while raising money for nurse scholarships throughout the U.S. First Nursing Rocks! Concerts start May 2026.     About Christina Keys:   After a decade of caregiving for her mother following a devastating stroke, Christina Keys knows firsthand the emotional, physical, financial, and spiritual toll caregiving takes. She transformed her personal journey national movement to support and uplift caregivers.   Christina has created and led caregiver communities nationally, created award-winning caregiver support programs, and now speaks across the country on topics such as caregiver support, building resilient caregiver communities, self-care, advocating for policy change and Caregiver Recovery.   Christina is the Founder and CEO of Keys for Caregiving and is also now a part of the Nursing Rocks Concert series helping to honor and appreciate healthcare workers     About Nursing Rocks!:   Empowering and honoring nurses through the uplifting power of live music, our mission is to foster a positive impact within the nursing community at nationwide events. We strive to elevate awareness of the nursing profession and support its advancement through scholarship opportunities for further education.   The Nursing Rocks! Concert Series is a sponsored live music event dedicated to nationwide nurse appreciation, showcasing top touring bands. Founded to unite local communities and businesses in honoring their dedicated nurses.   Through initiatives , we raise scholarship funds to support ongoing education, partnering with nationally accredited and local nursing schools to empower aspiring nurses in each community.  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Kortlund Natterstad as guest to the show.   About Kortlund Natterstad:   Kortlund has always been driven by a desire to help others, which first led him into medical device sales, supporting surgeons and patients in the operating room. His life shifted suddenly after a serious off-roading accident that resulted in spinal injuries and months of recovery. In navigating this new reality, he learned to adapt, accept support, and rebuild purpose, with his wife, Natalia, playing an integral role in supporting him daily.   Kortlund later re-entered the medical field in spinal cord injury research with NASCIC, and now is a QuickChange Ambassador and co-leads NeuroBridge Solutions with his wife, Natalia, a venture focused on bringing both clinical insight and lived experience to individuals and organizations through consulting, advocacy, and education.   Today, Kortlund continues to approach life with resilience, a strong support system, and the belief in taking things one day at a time.   Kortlund's motto, "Never Quit," guides his work and the encouragement he offers to others adjusting to life after injury.   About UI Medical the Makers of the QuickChange Wrap:   UI Medical LLC is a California-based company dedicated to improving the lives of less mobile individuals through innovative, easy-to-use solutions. We manufacture the QuickChange® Wrap, a Class I medical device designed specifically for men who are wheelchair users, bed-bound, or have unique incontinence needs.   Proudly made in the USA, the QuickChange Wrap is available through major distributors like Medline Industries, as well as online retailers including Amazon and Walmart. Our patented design serves a distinct yet underserved population—approximately 15% of incontinent men—and we're committed to supporting both users and caregivers with a product that brings comfort, dignity, and convenience.   UI Medical holds international patents and complies with CE and UKCA standards. We are registered in the U.S., EU, UK, Australia, and many other countries. Our ISO 13485–certified manufacturing facility in California ensures high-quality production and minimizes supply chain risks. A list of our institutional clients can be found on their website at www.quickchange.com.   Connect with UI Medical & the QuickChange Wrap: Official Website:  https://www.quickchange.com   Toll-Free Phone Number: 1-800-206-2816  

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Amy Shaw as guest to the show.     About Amy Shaw:   Amy Shaw, PA-C, is a dementia care clinician and the founder of Better Dementia™, a national education platform dedicated to transforming how families navigate the dementia journey at BetterDementia.com. With more than a decade of experience working at the intersection of dementia, serious illness, and family life, she recognized that traditional healthcare routinely misses the early and middle stages of dementia — leaving caregivers overwhelmed and unsupported.   Through one-to-one family consulting and her self-paced online caregiver education platform, Amy teaches caregivers everything they need to understand the entire dementia journey. Her clinically grounded, stage-based approach explains the what, when, and why of dementia so families can master the how of caregiving with clarity, confidence, and preserved dignity. Amy is the author of The Arc of Conversation: A How-to Guide for Goals of Care Conversations (Springer, 2025) and is currently writing her next book, Better Dementia: From Overwhelmed to Empowered.     About Better Dementia:   Better Dementia™ is a national education and family support platform dedicated to transforming how families understand and navigate the dementia journey. Traditional healthcare models focus almost exclusively on the patient visit. Dementia, however, is primarily a caregiver experience — one that unfolds gradually at home long before medical systems respond. Better Dementia was created to close that gap.   Founded by Amy Shaw, PA-C, Better Dementia teaches caregivers the what, when, and why of dementia so they can master the how of caregiving with clarity and confidence. The approach centers pattern recognition, disease understanding, dignity preservation, and calm communication — rather than crisis response. Through digital education, one-on-one consulting, and national media outreach, Better Dementia provides families with the structure and language needed to reduce overwhelm, support care decisions and transitions, prevent unnecessary hospitalizations, and support earlier hospice enrollment when appropriate.   The mission is simple: to equip caregivers with the understanding needed to create a better dementia journey for everyone.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Wes Michael as guest to the show.   About Wes Michael:   Wes Michael founded Rare Patient Voice in 2013 to give patients and family caregivers the opportunity to voice their opinions by participating in research studies. Rare Patient Voice has now recruited for thousands of studies and rewarded patients and family caregivers with over $15 million for their participation.    Many have been recruited in person by Wes and his team at patient events and through a robust referral program with patient advocacy and support groups. Rare Patient Voice now covers over 1,500 rare and non-rare diseases and conditions, expanding from the United States to Canada, the United Kingdom, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, Australia, and New Zealand. Before launching Rare Patient Voice, Wes worked for healthcare market research firm Kantar Health. He previously was a brand manager and market research manager at McCormick (the spice company) and General Mills (working on Wheaties, Total and Kix cereals).   He has a BA from the University of Pennsylvania (with a year at Edinburgh University) and an MBA from the University of Chicago. Wes lives outside Baltimore, Maryland, with his wife, Cathy, children Julia and Cliff, grandson Taylor, and dog Stanley.   On February 3, 2006, Rare Patient Voice was acquired by Konovo.Rare Patient Voice's 200,000+ registered patients and caregivers expand Konovo's ability to deliver connected insights across a broad range of therapeutic and geographic areas, particularly in rare and complex conditions.    About Rare Patient Voice:   Rare Patient Voice empowers patients and family caregivers to have their voices heard through participation in research including market research, health economics outcomes and real-world evidence, user experience/human factors studies, and clinical trials. The RPV community includes over 200,000 patients and caregivers across more than 1,500 diseases, both rare and non-rare, in nine countries.   By fostering trusted relationships and delivering high-quality insights, RPV enables research that reflects real-world patient experiences.    About Konovo:   Konovo is a global healthcare company on a mission to transform research through technology and connected insights. Konovo simplifies the research process, connects fragmented insights, and enhances access to healthcare audiences—including physicians, patients, caregivers, and allied healthcare professionals—through its intelligent platform and expert-guided solutions. Operating across the Americas, Europe, and Asia, Konovo supports market research agencies, consultancies, and life science and healthcare brands with deeper, actionable insights.

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 co-hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman.   The Care Advocates are honored to welcome Dr. Pearl L. Harmon as guest to the show.   About Dr. Pearl L. Harmon:   Dr. Pearl L. Harmon is a caregiver strategist, leadership consultant, and former long-term family caregiver. She works at the intersection of caregiving, systems, and leadership—helping caregivers build clarity and capacity, and helping organizations understand how caregiving impacts health, workforce stability, and outcomes.   Caregivers consistently share that her work helps them feel seen, grounded, and confident in decisions they once doubted.   About Aging Care Navigators:   Aging Care Navigators exists to help caregivers and organizations build the structure, language, and support systems caregiving actually requires—before burnout or crisis forces rushed decisions.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alison van Schie, BSW, as guest to the show.   About Alison van Schie, BSW:   With a background in social work spanning more than 25 years across four Canadian provinces, Alison van Schie brings deep insight and a compassionate, practical approach into her position as a caregiver consultant - supporting caregivers. Her experience includes working with seniors in community and long term care, as well as with individuals and families navigating complex circumstances.   In 2019, she founded Alongside Caregiver Consulting, and in 2020 she introduced the Island Treasures podcast. Through both, she supports caregivers of loved ones living with dementia or chronic illness. The podcast highlights caregivers' lived experiences and offers practical resources and insights. It has recently expanded with a new chapter exploring life after caregiving, providing guidance through the emotional and identity shifts that follow the caregiving journey.   About Alongside Caregiver Consulting & Island Treasures Podcast:   Founded in 2019, Alongside Caregiver Consulting has provided compassionate, practical support to caregivers navigating dementia and chronic illness. As the practice gradually scales back, its focus is shifting entirely to podcasting, where the conversations can reach and support an even wider caregiving community.   In 2020, the Island Treasures podcast was launched. It highlights caregivers' lived experiences and offers practical resources and insights. The podcast has recently grown to include a dedicated chapter exploring life after caregiving, providing thoughtful guidance through the emotional and identity shifts that follow the caregiving journey.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Dale V. Atkins as guest to the show.   About Dr. Dale V. Atkins:   Dale V. Atkins, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and educator with more than forty-five years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Atkins consults domestically and internationally. She conducts seminars and retreats for health and educational institutions, executives and employees of major corporations, and government agencies in matters related to the fields of psychology, sociology, education, and communication.   She practices, teaches, and consults in the field of Alzheimer's and Related Disorders with a focus on prevention as well as patient and caregiver wellness and resilience. She emphasizes the benefits of intergenerational relationships in families and communities. Dr. Atkins values opportunities to share everyday human stories with those in the health care field. She is the author of eight books; most recently, The Turquoise Butterfly, (her first children's book), chapters, articles, and journals for popular and professional audiences.   For 22 years Dr. Atkins was a recurring guest expert on NBC's "Today" show.   Dr. Atkins is an active volunteer in her community. She and her dog are a certified dog therapy team who have participated in school readers' programs as well as visitation programs at day and residential facilities for people who have Alzheimer's. She is a member of several non-profit boards whose focus is literacy, tolerance, women's health and wellness, child protection, hospital leadership, and community action.   An engaged citizen, she has received multiple recognitions for her community service and leadership.   Dr. Atkins has two children and six grandchildren. She has private practice in NYC and lives in CT, where she is often found outdoors.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dan Cohen as guest to the show.   About Dan Cohen:   Dan Cohen is a dynamic entrepreneur with over twenty-five years of experience and a deep passion for brand building. Dan is recognized for his strategic approach and ability to foster strong, lasting relationships. With release of his book, Awakenings In Real Life, he tells the story of his dad's awakening from his dementia. When his father awoke, it woke Dan up too. Dan also hosts a podcast with the same name.   About Awakenings In Real Life:   The "Awakenings In Real Life" podcast tells inspiring stories of transformation, meaning and hope. While we typically think of an Awakening as a "Getting Up" or "Spiritual" or "Religious" in nature, an "Awakening" is also an awareness, recognition, or realization of something. Dan Cohen shares stories of people awakening and then triumphing over bullying, addiction, disability, illness, trauma, loss, near death experiences and more.   The "Awakenings In Real Life" memoir was inspired from his father's awakening from his dementia, and the message dad sent that he still appreciated and wanted to live life, an experience that reshaped his perceptions of family, memory, and resilience. In these pages, Dan draws on a lifetime of lessons from his father's humor, toughness, and compassion, sharing family stories of love, inspiration, and hope.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Maureen Mueller as guest to the show.   About Maureen Mueller, CDP:   Maureen Mueller spent over 11 years as a family caregiver before moving into professional dementia care. Recognizing the need for encouragement and support, she trained with the Alzheimer's Association and became a certified dementia practitioner, support group facilitator, and community educator.   In all her interactions with family caregivers through the years, Maureen noted their frustration over the inability to send reminders to their loved ones that wouldn't be lost or forgotten. She teamed up with a software engineer friend, and together they developed "My CareClock."   About My CareClock:   My CareClock is an innovative digital caregiving solution built for seniors and individuals experiencing dementia or other forms of memory loss, as well as the caregivers who support them. This easy‑to‑read care clock clearly displays the day, date, time, and personalized information like "What's happening today?", "What's happening tomorrow?", "Who are my caregivers?", and "Who is my family?", helping reduce confusion and repetitive questions.   Through a connected app, family members and professional caregivers can remotely update the My CareClock screen from anywhere, adding appointments, reminders, visits, and reassuring messages in real time.   By keeping loved ones oriented to their schedule and their support network, My CareClock promotes calm, supports independence, and gives families peace of mind that they are always "present" even when they can't be physically there.''     Connect with My CareClock: Official Website: https://mycareclock.com/   Disclosure Statement: Lance A. Slatton is the Official Brand Ambassador for My CareClock Viewers Get 10% off by using Promo Code AHCM10 Today!

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Spencer Cline as guest to the show.   About Spencer Cline:   Spencer Cline became familiar with FTD at a very young age, as his father started exhibiting behavioral changes shortly after he was born. His dad was diagnosed with bvFTD when Spencer was seven years old, then was diagnosed with the C9orf72 genetic variant, which is linked to both FTD and ALS.   After watching his dad fight the disease until he passed in 2012, Spencer developed a passion for spreading awareness in hopes to find a cure – a passion that has only grown with time.   Spencer has organized multiple fundraising/awareness events with the Babson College men's basketball team, biked across the U.S. in support of FTD in 2024, helped get resolution passed in Georgia recognizing September 21st -27th as FTD Awareness week in the state and was Keynote Speaker at AFTD's 2025 Hope Rising Benefit. He also serves as an AFTD Ambassador.     About The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD):   The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is the leading nonprofit devoted to helping families affected by frontotemporal degeneration today while driving research that supports accurate diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately a cure.   AFTD's mission is centered on improving quality of life for everyone impacted by FTD, and it advances that mission through five core pillars: research, awareness, support, education, and advocacy. In practice, that means funding and promoting research, expanding public and professional understanding of FTD, and pushing for the services and policies families need.   For individuals and families, AFTD provides direct support through resources and its HelpLine, which is staffed by social workers who can answer questions, offer guidance after a new diagnosis, and connect people to relevant services and community support.   AFTD is volunteer founded and community powered, and it has grown into a widely recognized expert organization in FTD and young onset dementia, partnering with researchers, clinicians, advocates, and families to accelerate progress and expand access to high quality care and support.

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."   The topic of this episode is "The Future of AlzAuthors" 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 is also the new President of AlzAuthors.   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   Official Website for AlzAuthors: https://www.alzauthors.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.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Rachel Shapiro as guest to the show.   About Rachel Shapiro:   Rachel Shapiro is the Head of Marketing for LivTech's In-Home Care division, supporting brands including CareTime, Ally, Qualis, and WorldView. Her work focuses on helping home care, home health, hospice, and senior care organizations navigate complex operational and regulatory challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose.   Her connection to this industry is deeply personal. When a close family member suddenly needed home health support, it fundamentally changed how Rachel understands care not just as a profession, but as something lived every day. That experience reshaped how she shows up in her work, grounding her perspective in empathy for families, caregivers, and care teams alike. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family and is driven by a belief that the business of care should never become a barrier to care itself.     About LivTech:   LivTech is a healthcare technology company dedicated to supporting organizations that deliver care in the home. Through a portfolio of specialized brands — including CareTime, Ally, Qualis, and WorldView — LivTech provides software and services designed for home care, home health, hospice, PACE, and senior care organizations navigating increasingly complex operational and regulatory environments.   LivTech's solutions address the real work behind care delivery: billing and revenue cycle management, documentation, visit verification, equipment management, compliance, and operational visibility. Each brand is purpose-built for its specific audience, ensuring providers are not forced into generic systems that don't reflect how care is actually delivered or reimbursed.   What sets LivTech apart is its deep industry alignment. The company works alongside providers to understand the downstream impact of daily operational decisions — from documentation and EVV to claims, cash flow, and compliance risk. Rather than focusing on surface-level efficiency, LivTech helps organizations build durable systems that support predictable revenue, audit readiness, and sustainable growth.   LivTech partners closely with provider associations, industry experts, and care leaders across the country to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and operational challenges. This hands-on approach ensures that solutions evolve with the realities of care, not just the technology roadmap.   At its core, LivTech believes the business of care should strengthen — not obstruct — the delivery of care. Its mission is to give providers the clarity, confidence, and support they need to focus on what matters most: the people they serve.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dan Goerke as guest to the show.   About Dan Goerke:   Dan Goerke grew up in northern Indiana and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He has led a life of varied endeavors and accomplishments in competitive swimming, real estate, volunteer work with the Alzheimer's Association, is a Reiki Master, candle maker and author.   Dan suddenly found himself a caregiver to his wife Denise upon her diagnosis at age 56 of Alzheimer's Disease. Uninformed and uneducated about the disease he quickly utilized the resources of the Alzheimer's Association to learn more about the disease progression, caregiving tips and practices, support groups, and elder care attorneys. Two years into his caregiving journey he began communicating telepathically with Denise which aided tremendously in her care.   Dan now offers private sessions to those who want to hear from their loved ones who have gone silent. He has appeared in over 40 different media publications and programs talking about dementia, caregiving, and telepathic communication. He was most recently featured on an episode of "The Telepathy Tapes" podcast.   Dan's first book, "Unforgettable, Unbelievable", was inspired by many friends and family members who encouraged him to write about his caregiving experiences while taking care of his wife Denise.   About "Unforgettable, Unbelievable":   "Unforgettable, Unbelievable: A Journey of Telepathy, Caregiving, and Alzheimer's" follows Dan Goerke as he discovers he can communicate telepathically with his wife Denise, whose Alzheimer's has taken away her ability to speak clearly. This unexpected connection allows Denise to guide him from the "inside," sharing practical tricks and preferences that make day-to-day caregiving more effective and more dignified for her.   Through this lens of telepathy, Dan describes the emotional and physical challenges of caregiving while offering concrete tips for both new and experienced caregivers, blending a realistic view of Alzheimer's with humor and warmth. The book ultimately becomes a portrait of a devoted marriage in the face of decline, showing how love, creativity, and even seemingly mystical experiences can help families navigate the silence that often comes with advanced dementia.    

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 co-hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman.   The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Wendy Kaufman-Aflalo and Barry Kaufman as guest to the show.   About Wendy Kaufman-Aflalo & Barry Kaufman:   Wendy & Barry co-host a podcast called "This Is Your Brain on Mom", where they explore the challenges, humor, and unexpected moments of caring for their mom, who is living with dementia.   Their episodes mix advocacy, storytelling, and humor to shed light on the realities of caregiving, while also providing comfort and connection for others navigating similar journeys.   Barry brings a naturally comedic perspective and a knack for keeping conversations light and engaging, while Wendy focused on storytelling and navigating the practical aspects of caregiving.   Together, they aim to give a candid, relatable look at what it's like to support a loved one with dementia—balancing heartfelt moments with humor and honesty.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ann Campanella as guest to the show.   Ann Campanella is a former magazine and newspaper editor and is the author of three memoirs and four collections of poetry. Her award-winning 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, was named "One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time" by BookAuthority two years in a row.   Since 2017, Ann has been a manager/director of AlzAuthors.com, a nonprofit organization with the mission of sharing Alzheimer's and dementia resources to light the way for others. 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's second memoir, Celiac Mom, won the 2024 Silver Medal in the Nonfiction/Health category of the Readers' Favorite International Book Award. This book has become a "go-to" resource for the celiac community.   A social-media influencer, Ann uses her Instagram account @glutenfreeforgood to spread awareness about this condition. Ann's most recent book, The Shoulder Season: A Memoir of Fracture and Grace, shares her experience of going from a caregiver to someone who needed care after a serious injury.   Ann hopes it will provide hope and inspiration to those facing a season of health challenges. Ann and her husband live on Lake Norman in North Carolina and enjoy nightly sunsets.     About "The Shoulder Season":   After decades of being physically fit, riding and training horses, Ann's life skids to a stop when a seemingly innocuous accident (tripping over the dog) turns into a traumatic injury that shrinks her world. She succumbs to severe pain and faces difficult surgeries that require a two-year recovery.   On the brink of an empty nest, a few months before the pandemic, Ann is no longer the busy caregiver who juggles her family's needs along with her writing work and caring for her farm but becomes the person who needs care. Ann must discover a new identity and reimagine her future.   The Shoulder Season serves as a guide and an inspiration for those facing a life interrupted.    

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to host and celebrate the retirement of Dr. James Vickers.   About Dr. James Vickers:   Distinguished Professor Dr. Vickers has an extensive track record in interventional cohort studies, cognition, neurogenetics, health services research and neuroscience research, and has published over 200 refereed articles. Distinguished Prof Vickers has held several national leadership roles, such as President of the Australasian Neuroscience Society (ANS, 2014–2016) and Chair of the Scientific Panel of the Alzheimer's Australia Dementia Research Foundation (2014-2016).   He was awarded a Doctor of Science from University of Tasmania in 2005 in recognition of his contribution to neuroscience research. He is a Board Member of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation and a member of the Dementia Expert Reference Group for the Australian Government Department of Health, Disability and Ageing.    Dr. James Vickers officially announced his retirement as Director of the Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre at the University of Tasmania (UTAS) at the end of December 2025.   The distinguished panel that joined in celebrating Dr. Vickers career and contributions to field of dementia included:   Bettina Morrow - Associate Director Adult Protective Services   Dr. Jane Alty - Professor of Neurology at University of Tasmania Staff Specialist in Neurology at Royal Hobart Hospital   Henry Brodaty - Scientia Professor Co-Director, Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing UNSW   Agnieszka Chudecka - PICAC Alliance Secretariat Lead (Partners in Culturally Appropriate Care)   Tim England - Podcaster and Dementia Care Expert/Educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises Dementia.   Amy Sender - Dementia Consultant at Montefiore   Graeme Samuel AC - Professor. Chair Dementia Australia Research Foundation   Joanna Sun - Lecturer   Kate Lawler - Associate Professor, Physiotherapy La Trobe University, Australia   Dr. Kathleen Doherty - Senior Lecturer in Dementia at the Wicking Dementia Research and education Centre and program lead for Equip and DREAM- two federally funded projects aiming to improve the knowledge and understanding of the aged care workforce   Matt Kirkcaldie - Senior lecturer at University of Tasmania   Sarah-Kaye Page - Trainer and Assessor, The Gordon TAFE   Tanya Buchanan - Professor and CEO of Dementia Australia   With a special video from Alzheimer's Disease International.

All Home Care Matters and host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the founders of GoInstaCare & Ways 2 Wellness as guests to the show.   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.     About Amit Shrivastava:   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.     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.   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.