Michael Herrington President and Co-Founder of Ways 2 Wellness & Kevin Hansen of Home Care Ops
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Michael Herrington & Kevin Hansen as guests to the show. About Michael Herrington: Michael Herrington is a passionate advocate for senior well-being and caregiver support. As President and Co-Founder of Ways 2 Wellness, he leads initiatives that combat loneliness and cognitive decline through engaging activity books and resources that keep seniors mentally sharp and emotionally connected. With a strong background in publishing and marketing, Michael previously led large-scale sales and...
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Discover the Cranium Crunches Workbook by Activity Connection with Co-Author Dr. Rob Winningham
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Rob Winningham the Co-Author of the Cranium Crunches Workbook by Activity Connection. About Dr. Rob Winningham: Dr. Rob Winningham received his Ph.D. in neuroscience from Baylor University. He joined the faculty at Western Oregon University in 2000 where he serves as a Professor of Psychological Sciences and Gerontology. He helped create the Gerontology Department, when he was Division Chair of the Behavioral Sciences Division. And, he has served as College Dean, Provost and Vice President for...
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Conscious Caregiving with L & L "National Resources & Seniors"
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Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "National Resources & Seniors" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. Lori La Bey speaks with Lance A. Slatton about his coverage of the 10th Annual National Elizabeth Dole Foundation Convening in Washington D.C. 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....
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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation 10th Annual National Post-Convening Interview with Elizabeth Field
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome back Elizabeth Field the Chief Operating Officer for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation for the post-Convening recap. About Elizabeth Field: recognized expert on military quality-of-life and defense policy. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held senior roles at the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Department of State, and has testified before Congress on issues ranging from defense reform to veteran support. Her work has been featured by NPR, CNN, and The New York Times. A proud daughter of an Army...
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The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "From Son to Caregiver"
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The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 13 - "From Son to Caregiver": About Carlos L. Olivas III: Carlos L. Olivas III, a compassionate advocate for Alzheimer's caregivers and mental health awareness, brings his personal journey and heartfelt empathy to the forefront of his work. As a caregiver for his father courageously navigating life with Alzheimer's, Carlos shares...
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Jill Couch DAWN Dementia Specialist
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jill Couch as guest to the show. About Jill Couch: Jill's grandmother is her inspiration; her dad was her teacher. Both passed from this life with dementia. The DAWN Method taught Jill how to get it right with her dad. Jill is an Occupational Therapist who saw a different way to help in dementia when she began learning the DAWN Method. About Better People Care LLC: Jill founded Better People Care in 2018 when she began experiencing how the tools of the DAWN Method were helping her provide...
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Eilon Caspi, PhD Gerontologist, Dementia Behavior Specialist, & Elder Mistreatment
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Eilon Caspi, PhD. as guest to the show. About Eilon Caspi, PhD.: Eilon started working in the aging field 30 years ago as a nurse aide in a nursing home where his grandfather lived. Both his grandmothers lived with dementia. Since then he worked as a social worker with low income older adults in the community and in a nursing home. Throughout the past 18 years, he has led several research studies aimed at improving understanding of various forms of elder mistreatment in long-term care homes (e.g....
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Sam Simon "Dementia Man" An Existential Journey
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton are honored to welcome Sam "Dementia Man" Simon as guest to the show. About Sam Simon: Sam Simon grew up in El Paso, Texas. In 1970 graduated law school to work with Ralph Nader’s first Public Interest Research Group, in Washington, DC, and spent about 35 years as a prominent lawyer in the public interest field. His became known for his work in breaking up ATT, which got him appearances on Face the Nation, Phil Donahue Show, Today, GMA –even Oprah Winfrey once. He later became a senior fellow working for...
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Discover the Dementia Care Family Support Program
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team behind the Dementia Care Family Support Program. About Denise M. Brown: Denise began supporting family caregivers in 1990, launching one of the first online caregiving communities in 1996. She trains Caregiving Consultants, Facilitators, Guides and Navigators. She cared for her father for almost 20 years and for her mother for 8 years. She’s written 16 books for current and former family caregivers. About Dr. Laura Gitlin: Dr. Laura Gitlin is the Co-founder and Chief...
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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation's 2025 Convening Preview with Elizabeth Field
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All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Elizabeth Field as guest to the show to preview the 10th Annual Elizabeth Dole Foundation's Convening. About Elizabeth Field: Elizabeth Field is the Chief Operating Officer of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and a recognized expert on military quality-of-life and defense policy. Prior to joining the Foundation, she held senior roles at the Government Accountability Office and the U.S. Department of State, and has testified before Congress on issues ranging from defense reform to veteran support. Her...
info_outlineAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the founders of Activity Connection as our guests.
Today, Activity Connection supports thousands of activity directors and eldercare staff with a comprehensive library of digital tools, including monthly calendars, cognitive fitness resources, multicultural content, sensory stimulation programs and customizable printables. The platform continues to innovate while staying true to the Ewalds’ founding mission: to empower caregivers and bring joy, dignity and connection to the lives of older adults.
About Nancy Ewald:
Nancy Ewald holds a Bachelor of Science in medical technology and a Master of Science in allied health education. Her early “activities” involved teaching microbiology and working with test tubes, pipettes and Bunsen burners. However, while taking time off to raise three children and care for two ailing seniors, Nancy discovered her true passion and made a midlife career change. She returned to the workforce as an assistant activity director for a full-service senior community.
Her innovative programming quickly gained recognition, leading her to author six manuals for national providers and eventually serve as a national director overseeing training and program development for 170 communities across all levels of care. Motivated to solve the everyday challenges she had seen firsthand, Nancy left the corporate world and devoted herself to expanding Activity Connection into the robust platform it is today. She now lives in Winter Garden, Florida, where she enjoys spending time in her garden—her personal escape and creative inspiration.
About Doug Ewald:
Doug Ewald, a graduate of Indiana University with a Bachelor of Arts in studio arts and art history, spent nearly a decade in retail business management within the popular media arts industry. A lifelong enthusiast of computers and digital media, Doug recognized early on the internet’s potential to transform how information and resources could be accessed and shared. In 1999, he built the first iteration of the Activity Connection website. Since then, Doug has served as CEO, leading the company’s growth into a trusted, widely used digital platform that now benefits more than 1.5 million seniors each month. He lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and two children.
About Bob Ewald:
Bob Ewald joined Activity Connection part-time in 2003. After retiring a few years later from the corporate world, he stepped into the role of full-time chief financial officer. A graduate of Indiana University with a degree in accounting (Bob, Doug and Nancy are all proud Hoosier alumni), Bob worked as a certified public accountant in the insurance industry for 36 years.
He welcomed the shift from large corporations to small business life, knowing his work was making a direct difference. Bob is an avid history buff and enjoys chasing his grandchildren around the playground.
About Activity Connection:
Activity Connection is a trusted leader in life enrichment programming, serving nearly 20,000 senior living communities. Each month, the platform delivers over 400 original, high-quality resources across nearly 40 categories—including themed activities, crafts, games, trivia, reminiscence programs, Montessori-based engagement, lifelong learning, virtual travel experiences, holiday celebrations, and more. While many programs are designed for broad community engagement, versions of select activities are specially created for those in memory care. These thoughtfully developed resources help promote connection and purpose for residents at varying ability levels.
Many also encourage intergenerational engagement, providing meaningful opportunities for families and volunteers to participate. All content aligns with person-centered care standards and complies with state regulations—empowering activity professionals and caregivers with tools that are not only engaging, but deeply enriching for our aging loved ones.
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