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R.O.A.R. National Long-Term Care Reform Day with Susie Singer Carter & Don Priess 09/15/2026

R.O.A.R. National Long-Term Care Reform Day with Susie Singer Carter & Don Priess All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton, were honored to welcome Susie Singer Carter and Don Priess for an important conversation about ROAR 4 LTC, the first-ever National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform, and the inaugural National Long-Term Care Reform Day taking place Sunday, September 27, 2026. This powerful discussion examines why long-term care affects every family, why the crisis facing nursing homes and long-term care can no longer remain hidden, and how families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, and communities across the country are coming together to demand meaningful change. ABOUT ROAR 4 LTC: ROAR stands for Respect. Oversight. Advocacy. Reform. ROAR 4 LTC is a national nonprofit movement dedicated to transforming long-term care through storytelling, education, advocacy, and public action. Born from the impact of the documentary No Country for Old People, ROAR seeks to make visible what too often remains hidden — nursing home neglect, abuse, chronic understaffing, inadequate oversight, and the devastating consequences these systemic failures can have on residents and their families. The movement is bringing together families, caregivers, healthcare professionals, advocates, students, organizations, and communities to call for greater dignity, accountability, transparency, and meaningful reform throughout long-term care. THE NATIONAL WALK FOR LONG-TERM CARE REFORM: On Sunday, September 27, 2026, communities across the United States will come together for the historic first-ever National Walk for Long-Term Care Reform and the inaugural National Long-Term Care Reform Day. The message is simple but powerful: “The power of the people is greater than the people in power.” The National Walk is designed to bring the long-term care crisis into the public eye and give families, caregivers, residents, professionals, and advocates a collective voice. Participants are encouraged to walk, volunteer, organize, advocate, share their stories, and help ensure that the people living in long-term care are never treated as invisible. As ROAR says: Be a ROARior for our most vulnerable. Learn more, join the movement, and find a local walk: www.roar4ltc.org ABOUT SUSIE SINGER CARTER: Susie Singer Carter is a multi-award-winning, Oscar-qualified filmmaker, writer, director, producer, actor, podcast producer, host, and caregiver advocate. She is best known for writing, directing, and producing the Oscar-qualified short film My Mom and The Girl, starring Valerie Harper in her final performance; writing and producing Bratz: The Movie for Lionsgate; and co-producing Soul Surfer for Sony. Susie also produces and hosts the podcast Love Conquers Alz, which was awarded Best Podcast in 2020 by the New Media Film Festival. Her personal journey as a caregiver began during her mother's 16-year journey with Alzheimer's disease and ultimately became the driving force behind much of her advocacy and filmmaking. Susie is also the filmmaker behind No Country for Old People, a documentary project examining nursing home neglect and the systemic long-term care crisis in America. Through ROAR, she is helping transform deeply personal stories of families and caregivers into a national movement for awareness, accountability, and reform. ABOUT DON PRIESS: For more than two decades, Don Priess has worked as an award-winning writer, producer, director, and editor. He co-founded Modern Media and has worked on projects for CBS/DIC Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Buena Vista, American Movie Classics, Lifetime, Hanna-Barbera, Playboy Entertainment, and others. Don later teamed with Susie Singer Carter as part of Go Girl Media. Together, they served as writers and Co-Executive Producers of the CBS series CAKE and DANCE REVOLUTION, as well as SURVIVING HAWKING and SILVER LININGS for Fox Television Studios. In this conversation with Lance A. Slatton, Susie and Don discuss the stories and experiences that helped inspire their long-term care advocacy, why storytelling can be such a powerful catalyst for social change, and why September 27 represents an opportunity for Americans to stand together for the dignity and protection of our most vulnerable citizens. Long-term care is not someone else's issue. It is a family issue. It is a caregiver issue. It is a healthcare issue. And eventually, it can touch every one of us. Join the movement on September 27, 2026. Learn more: /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42912342

Special Grandparents Day with Tyler Zanini of Memoryboard 09/13/2026

Special Grandparents Day with Tyler Zanini of Memoryboard In this special Grandparents Day episode, All Home Care Matters and host Lance A. Slatton welcome back Tyler Zanini, CEO & Co-Founder of Memoryboard, for a deeply personal conversation about family, memory, caregiving, and the grandmother whose experience with vascular dementia helped inspire the creation of Memoryboard. Grandparents can leave an impact that reaches far beyond their own lifetime. For Tyler, his grandmother’s journey with vascular dementia became an important part of the story that would ultimately lead to the creation of a technology now helping families navigate many of the same challenges his own family once faced. During this special conversation, Tyler shares the origins of Memoryboard, the experiences his family encountered as his grandmother lived with vascular dementia, and how those experiences revealed the need for a simpler way for families to communicate, provide reassurance, and remain connected with loved ones experiencing memory loss. Lance and Tyler also discuss what it means to create technology that supports—not replaces—the human relationships at the heart of caregiving, and why preserving connection, dignity, independence, and a sense of familiarity can be so meaningful for individuals living with dementia and other cognitive changes. The episode also celebrates an extraordinary milestone for Memoryboard: being selected as a USA TODAY Editor’s Pick in USA TODAY’s “The Best Tech Products of 2026,” where Memoryboard was recognized in the Aging in Place category. This Grandparents Day, the conversation serves as both a tribute to Tyler’s grandmother and a reminder of the lasting influence grandparents can have on our lives—and how one family’s caregiving experience can ultimately inspire something that goes on to help thousands of other families. About Memoryboard: Memoryboard is a digital display and mobile app designed to help families stay connected with loved ones experiencing memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive changes. Family members and caregivers use the Memoryboard app to remotely send reminders, messages, photos, daily updates, appointments, and words of encouragement directly to a dedicated screen in their loved one’s home. The person receiving the messages does not need to download an app, remember a password, navigate menus, or learn new technology. Messages simply appear on the screen in clear, easy-to-read text. Memoryboard was created after its founders experienced the challenges of memory loss within their own family. They wanted to create something that could help families provide structure and reassurance without making technology another source of confusion. Today, Memoryboard supports more than 20,000 families. Families use it to help loved ones stay oriented throughout the day, remember appointments and routines, maintain independence, and feel connected to family members who may live nearby or hundreds of miles away. Memoryboard is designed to support the human side of caregiving rather than replace it. The goal is to give caregivers a simple way to communicate, provide reassurance, and stay involved while giving their loved ones greater confidence and independence in their daily routines. About Tyler Zanini, CEO & Co-Founder of Memoryboard: Tyler Zanini is the co-founder of Memoryboard, a caregiving technology company focused on helping families support loved ones experiencing memory loss, dementia, and other age-related cognitive changes. With a background in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, Tyler created Memoryboard alongside his father-in-law, David, after their own family experienced the challenges of caring for loved ones with memory loss. Seeing how difficult it could be to stay connected, communicate changing plans, and provide reassurance from a distance inspired them to build a simpler solution for families and caregivers. Learn More About Memoryboard: Official Website: USA TODAY — The Best Tech Products of 2026: LinkedIn: Instagram: @memoryboardapp Memoryboard App: Search “The Memoryboard” in the Apple App Store or Google Play Store. Connect with Tyler Zanini: LinkedIn: /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42889175

Care Intelligence with Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton Founder of Peacefulcare.ai 09/10/2026

Care Intelligence with Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton Founder of Peacefulcare.ai All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton, were honored to welcome Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton, Founder of PeacefulCare.ai, back to the show for an important conversation about why families need more than group texts, notebooks, memory, and scattered updates to manage increasingly complex caregiving responsibilities. In this conversation, Dr. Wright-Hamilton introduces the concept of “care intelligence” and explains why caregiving today requires more than simply managing tasks. Families are coordinating medications, appointments, sleep changes, mood, appetite, routines, provider notes, schedules, and family communication—often while one overwhelmed person quietly carries the responsibility of holding everything together. The reality is that group texts are not a care system. For millions of families, especially those in the sandwich generation, caregiving is happening alongside raising children, managing careers, running households, maintaining relationships, and handling the emotional pressure that comes with caring for someone they love. Dr. Wright-Hamilton and Lance discuss the invisible load carried by the “responsible one” in the family and why caregivers themselves must become a central part of the care plan. They also explore why caregiving is no longer only a family issue. It is increasingly a workplace and leadership issue. Working caregivers are balancing professional responsibilities with medical appointments, emergencies, care coordination, family communication, and the emotional demands of caregiving—often without their employers ever realizing the full extent of what they are carrying. About Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton: Dr. Vicki Wright-Hamilton is the founder of VWH Technology, LLC and the creator of PeacefulCare.ai, an AI-powered caregiver intelligence platform designed to help families move from scattered information to shared understanding. She has spent more than four decades in executive leadership, including serving as a Chief Operating Officer, Interim CIO, transformation strategist, consultant, speaker, and advisor helping senior leaders navigate some of the most disruptive technology shifts of their careers. Through VWH Consulting, Dr. Wright-Hamilton works with executives navigating disruptive technology and artificial intelligence while maintaining a people-first focus on change management, adoption, and leadership. Her work with PeacefulCare.ai grew from both her professional experience and a lifetime of caregiving. As a child, she helped her mother care for her grandmother and great aunt. Her great aunt ultimately passed away holding her hand. As an adult, Vicki and her husband cared for his brother for 26 years, and during a seven-year period she became the simultaneous primary caregiver for four additional loved ones while raising her family and continuing her career. Those experiences gave her an intimate understanding of what happens when one person becomes the center of an entire family care system. About PeacefulCare.ai: PeacefulCare.ai is an AI-powered caregiver intelligence platform built to help families coordinate care, understand patterns, support caregiver wellness, and stay connected. Most caregiving apps help families manage care. PeacefulCare.ai helps families understand care. The platform helps families bring together important information across medications, appointments, mood, sleep, appetite, routines, care notes, tasks, family updates, and caregiver wellness so that patterns that might otherwise be overlooked can become easier to recognize. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42860815

Discover Optilume BPH with Dr Panuganti 09/08/2026

Discover Optilume BPH with Dr Panuganti All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Panuganti from Optilume BPH as guest to the show. About Dr. Panuganti, Urologist and Optliume BPH Consultant: Dr. Sravan Panuganti is a urologist with Carolina Urology Partners and an assistant professor in urology at the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Spartanburg, S.C. Dr. Panuganti completed his college education at the University of Pittsburgh. He then went on to medical school at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in urological surgery at Jefferson New Jersey Hospitals in Southern New Jersey, followed by a fellowship in men’s sexual medicine at MD Anderson Cancer Center and University of Texas Health Science Center in Houston, Texas. He is also a fellow of the American College of Osteopathic Surgeons. His specialty interests in urology include benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH) and erectile dysfunction (ED). He believes in early intervention for BPH and is trained in a variety of treatment options. He lives in Charlotte with his wife, two kids, and dog. About Optilume BPH: The Optilume BPH Catheter System is a minimally invasive surgical therapy (MIST) to treat symptoms of benign prostatic hyperplasia (BPH). Not only is the Optilume BPH procedure safe, effective and easy, it’s also a quick outpatient procedure that provides immediate relief without heating, cutting, lasering, steaming or implantation. It’s FDA-approved with proven clinical safety and efficacy results, and my patients have seen strong results – immediate and significant functional improvements. Optilume BPH combines mechanical dilation using a proprietary double-lobe balloon with concurrent localized delivery of paclitaxel to treat lower urinary tract and BPH symptoms. It is owned by global medical technology company Laborie /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42826945

Discover Care Mojo 09/04/2026

Discover Care Mojo All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Tian Lan & Peijun Liu the Co-Founders of Care Mojo as guests to the show. About Tian Lan, Founder & CEO of Care Mojo: Tian Lan is the Founder and CEO of Care Mojo. Before launching Care Mojo, she worked as an engineer at Uber and later became a venture investor. Tian was raised by her grandfather, and watching dementia change the man who had been her hero left a lasting mark on her. She went on to own senior home care businesses, where she explored how technology could be applied to build solutions that make home care safer and more affordable, and that keep families more connected to the loved ones in their care. About Peijun Liu, Co-Founder of Care Mojo: Peijun Liu is the Co-Founder of Care Mojo and a researcher at UCSF. A graduate of UCSF, she has researched the use of language models for early cognitive decline detection in partnership with the Mayo Clinic. Having served as a family caregiver for her grandmother and worked in hospice care, Peijun brings both personal and clinical experience to her work bringing greater dignity and visibility to dementia care through Care Mojo. About Care Mojo: Care Mojo is an AI-powered aging-in-place safety platform designed to help older adults remain safer and more independent at home while giving families and care professionals greater visibility and peace of mind. Its always-on system combines wearable technology, in-home sensing, location awareness, and proactive voice check-ins to recognize changes in daily routines, activity, safety, and wellbeing. Care Mojo can identify more than 500 daily events and patterns, including potential falls, wandering, changes in bathroom habits, sleep disruption, low movement, missed meals, and other changes that may warrant attention. When the system detects a potential concern, Care Mojo’s AI Speaker Hub can first check in with the individual by voice and then alert family members, caregivers, care staff, or emergency services when appropriate. Its location technology provides room-level awareness inside the home without relying on cameras and can transition to GPS when someone leaves the home, helping families stay informed while supporting an older adult’s privacy and independence. Designed for both families and professional home care providers, Care Mojo provides real-time insights that can help caregivers better understand how a loved one is doing between visits and recognize meaningful changes earlier. With privacy controls, HIPAA-compliant safeguards, and integration capabilities for care organizations, Care Mojo is working to bring together artificial intelligence, wearable technology, and proactive care to help redefine what safer aging and dementia care at home can look like. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42785720

Mark Wilson, Author of Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care 09/02/2026

Mark Wilson, Author of Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Mark Wilson, Author of Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care as guest to the show. About Mark Wilson: After Mark's Mom was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s he left his 22+ career as a Leadership & Human Resources Executive for Taco Bell to take care of his Mom full time at home. Mark discovered that his love and passion for his mom, his passion to learn, and his executive career leading leadership development, Talent and training (including training on Breakthrough Thinking), helped him lead care to achieving breakthrough results for his mom where she lived 3 times longer and happier than anyone expected. In addition to writing a combo memoir & how to playbook on his journey with his mom, Mark is a passionate advocate for the disease, leading Alzheimer's support groups, advocating in DC and Sacramento, and leads various fundraising, and patients rights activities. About Breakthrough Alzheimer's Care: Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care by Mark Wilson is a deeply personal and practical guide for families navigating Alzheimer’s disease and dementia. Drawing from his own experience leaving a successful corporate leadership career to care for his mother after her Alzheimer’s diagnosis, Wilson shares how he applied the principles of leadership, problem-solving, and continuous learning to create a more intentional and compassionate approach to caregiving. Blending memoir with actionable guidance, the book introduces Wilson’s Bold Care Leadership approach and explores strategies for building an effective care team, creating supportive daily routines, improving safety and quality of life, strengthening communication with healthcare professionals, supporting nutrition and cognitive engagement, and helping family caregivers protect their own well-being. Rather than viewing caregiving simply as something to endure, Wilson encourages families to become confident advocates and active leaders in the care of the people they love. At its heart, Breakthrough Alzheimer’s Care is a story of love, advocacy, resilience, and possibility. Through the lessons Wilson learned while caring for his mother, the book offers families practical tools and a hopeful perspective on how thoughtful, coordinated, person-centered care can help create greater connection, dignity, purpose, and meaningful moments throughout the Alzheimer’s and dementia journey. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42717735

Diana Matasci Director of Marketing for Crayon Cards 09/01/2026

Diana Matasci Director of Marketing for Crayon Cards All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Diana Matasci the Director of Marketing for Crayon Cards. About Diana Matasci, Director of Marketing for Crayon Cards: Diana Matasci is a technology and marketing professional with a career spanning software engineering, systems administration, and creative brand development. She began her career as a software engineer with Lockheed Martin, where she worked as part of a team developing software for a graphic simulation system. Her early experience in technology gave her a strong foundation in problem-solving, systems thinking, and translating complex ideas into practical solutions. After stepping away from her career to raise her family, Diana returned to the professional world at Santa Clara University as a Systems Administrator, where she managed software applications supporting a wide range of university operations, including point-of-sale systems, access control, student housing, and resident life. Today, she brings together her technical background, systems expertise, and passion for storytelling as Director of Marketing for Crayon Cards, where she is helping shape the brand and its vision of creating meaningful opportunities for people and families to revisit the moments that matter most. 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42649150

Michelle Cera, PhD Investigative Reporter Hunterbrook Media 08/27/2026

"Things Not to Say to a Caregiver" Season 2 with Katrina Love Prescott 08/25/2026

"Things Not to Say to a Caregiver" Season 2 with Katrina Love Prescott All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Katrina Love Prescott back to the show as our guest. About Katrina Love Prescott, Writer/Director/Producer: Katrina Love Prescott is a caregiver advocate, coach, and media producer based in Vancouver. She spent a decade in commercial TV production in New York before returning to Vancouver, where caregiving for her mother pulled her into a new line of work. She co-founded Care Nation Society, a nonprofit supporting caregivers, and Sunny Love Productions, and created Things Not to Say to a Caregiver and Therapeutic Fibbing to give caregivers real tools instead of platitudes. She advises organizations such as UBC, Vancouver Coastal Health, Providence Health Care, York University, and the BC Office of the Seniors Advocate. In 2023 she won the Caregiver Advocacy Award from the Canadian Centre for Caregiving Excellence. Through Care Nation, she's building healthcare systems and community that actually work for people with chronic illness and the caregivers holding it together. About Sunny Love Productions: Change the Story. Change the World. Jess and Katrina bring decades of experience in scripted, unscripted, and commercial production. We're impact creators — our expertise is listening to people, understanding complex issues, and turning them into stories that resonate and move people to act. Every frame, every word is built to make the invisible visible — because the truth, told well, is more powerful than any campaign. About "Things Not to Say to a Caregiver": When someone says the wrong thing to a caregiver, a no-nonsense Care-y Godmother freezes the scene, educates the unintentional offender, and rewrites the moment — one caregiving crisis at a time. Things Not to Say to a Caregiver is a comedic web series that tackles the awkward, misguided things people say to caregivers — and how we can do better. Each episode, a no-nonsense Care-y Godmother freezes the offender mid-fumble, delivers the reality check they didn't know they needed, and rewrites the moment into something actually helpful. Blending sketch comedy with real caregiving insight, TNTS turns cringeworthy into teachable moments — and reminds us that the right words can change everything /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42549970

Explore the Mackenzie Meet Alzheimer's Community 08/19/2026

Explore the Mackenzie Meet Alzheimer's Community All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alder Allensworth as guest to the show to share the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Community. About Alder Allensworth, Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's: 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: The Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer’s Program (MMAP) is a family-centered multimedia educational program created to help children, parents, caregivers, educators, and healthcare professionals better understand and navigate Alzheimer’s disease together. Designed especially for families in the “sandwich generation,” MMAP provides practical guidance, age-appropriate education, and meaningful activities that help children stay connected with a loved one living with Alzheimer’s—from diagnosis through the severe stage of the disease. At the heart of MMAP is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer’s Awareness Program (MMAAP), a 5-video educational series that explains the different stages of Alzheimer’s while also providing guidance for adults who are simultaneously raising children and caring for an aging loved one. The program includes: • A 5-video educational series covering the stages of Alzheimer’s • Guidance for parents and caregivers helping children understand the disease • Simple, meaningful activities children can do with their loved one • A quick-reference guide and video transcripts • Accessible audio and visual resources for different learning needs • An online community component offering additional connection and support One of the most important goals of MMAAP is helping children understand Alzheimer’s in ways that are appropriate for their age—while showing them that even as the disease progresses, there are still opportunities to connect, interact, and create meaningful moments with the person they love. The program is complemented by the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer’s Disease Picture Book, a gentle, child-friendly introduction to Alzheimer’s that follows a young girl as she learns to understand and remain connected with her grandmother throughout the progression of the disease. The book also includes a QR code providing access to a free Story Song download. The lyrics of the song are the text of the book, creating an engaging and memorable learning experience for young children, early readers, and families. MMAP can also serve as a valuable educational resource for Adult Day Centers and Memory Care Communities. The ready-to-use program gives organizations a structured way to educate and support families, proactively answer common questions, and provide families with resources they can return to throughout their caregiving journey—allowing staff to devote more time to care, engagement, and meaningful connection. Ultimately, the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer’s Program goes beyond explaining the disease. It helps families understand what is happening, gives children a meaningful role in the caregiving journey, and provides families with tools to preserve relationships, create positive memories, and remain connected throughout Alzheimer’s and other dementias. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42489545

Discover MemoryBoard with CEO & Co-Founder Tyler Zanini 08/18/2026

Discover MemoryBoard with CEO & Co-Founder Tyler Zanini All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the CEO & Co-Founder of Memoryboard Tyler Zanini as guest to the show. About Memoryboard: Memoryboard is a digital display and mobile app designed to help families stay connected with loved ones experiencing memory loss, dementia, Alzheimer’s, or other cognitive changes. Family members and caregivers use the Memoryboard app to remotely send reminders, messages, photos, daily updates, appointments, and words of encouragement directly to a dedicated screen in their loved one’s home. The person receiving the messages does not need to download an app, remember a password, navigate menus, or learn new technology. Messages simply appear on the screen in clear, easy-to-read text. Memoryboard was created after its founders experienced the challenges of memory loss within their own family. They wanted to create something that could help families provide structure and reassurance without making technology another source of confusion. Today, Memoryboard supports more than 20,000 families. Families use it to help loved ones stay oriented throughout the day, remember appointments and routines, maintain independence, and feel connected to family members who may live nearby or hundreds of miles away. Memoryboard is designed to support the human side of caregiving rather than replace it. The goal is to give caregivers a simple way to communicate, provide reassurance, and stay involved while giving their loved ones greater confidence and independence in their daily routines. About Tyler Zanini, CEO & Co-Founder of Memoryboard: Tyler Zanini is the co-founder of Memoryboard, a caregiving technology company focused on helping families support loved ones experiencing memory loss, dementia, and other age-related cognitive changes. With a background in healthcare innovation and entrepreneurship, Tyler created Memoryboard alongside his father-in-law, David, after their own family experienced the challenges of caring for loved ones with memory loss. Seeing how difficult it could be to stay connected, communicate changing plans, and provide reassurance from a distance inspired them to build a simpler solution for families and caregivers /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42478175

Discover Nana's Books Foundation 08/13/2026

Discover Nana's Books Foundation All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Dennis Dulniak, Mark Dulniak, and Craig Dulniak of Nana’s Books Foundation for a meaningful conversation about Alzheimer’s disease, family caregiving, children’s literacy, empathy, and the lasting legacy of Nancy Dulniak. About Nana’s Books Foundation: Nana’s Books Foundation is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization dedicated to promoting literacy, empathy, and awareness through the power of books. The Foundation was created in honor of Nancy Dulniak, a lifelong librarian who passed away from Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease at age 69. Nancy believed books could open minds, inspire compassion, and help children better understand the world around them. Founded in 2020, Nana’s Books Foundation provides age- and grade-appropriate books and educational resources focused on Alzheimer’s disease, dementia, disabilities, caregiving, empathy, resilience, and acceptance. Through partnerships with schools, public libraries, and community organizations, the Foundation helps families begin important conversations that can otherwise be difficult to navigate. Special emphasis is placed on supporting Title I schools and underserved communities. Since its founding, Nana’s Books Foundation has expanded across 16 states and the District of Columbia, distributing more than 26,000 books to nearly 12,000 students and classrooms, as well as 29 school libraries and 20 public libraries. At its heart, the Foundation carries forward Nancy’s lifelong commitment to children, education, libraries, and compassion. About Dr. Dennis Dulniak: Dr. Dennis Dulniak is Founder and President of Nana’s Books Foundation. After a 40-year career in higher education, including serving as University Registrar at the University of Central Florida and as a Vice President at Parchment, Dennis became a caregiver when Nancy was diagnosed with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2014. For more than seven years, Dennis served as Nancy’s care partner, gaining firsthand insight into dementia caregiving, changing relationships, communication, and advocacy. Following Nancy’s passing, he dedicated his retirement to honoring her through Nana’s Books Foundation. Dennis is also a Co-Founder of Central Florida Dementia-Friendly Dining, a facilitator and resource for a large men’s caregiver support group, and a member of the Central Florida Dementia Care and Cure Initiative. Today, he shares his family’s journey to help caregivers, children, and communities better understand dementia. About Mark Dulniak: Mark Dulniak, the eldest son of Nancy and Dennis Dulniak, is Co-Founder and Treasurer of Nana’s Books Foundation. The Foundation’s roots began in 2018 when Mark started donating books to Knoxville-area classrooms in honor of his mother. Students wrote thank-you notes to Nancy, bringing her tremendous joy during her journey with Early-Onset Alzheimer’s disease. That tradition eventually grew into Nana’s Books Foundation, ensuring Nancy’s lifelong love of books and learning would continue to impact future generations. Mark now helps expand the organization’s reach to Title I schools, school libraries, public libraries, students, and families. He also advocates for families to begin age-appropriate conversations with children about dementia, using books as a compassionate way to help them understand what is happening to someone they love. About Craig Dulniak: Craig Dulniak, the youngest son of Nancy and Dennis Dulniak, serves as Secretary Emeritus of Nana’s Books Foundation and lives with his wife and son in Philadelphia. During one of Nancy’s final visits to Philadelphia, Craig took her to his local public library to sign her grandson up for his first library card at just one year old—a fitting reflection of Nancy’s lifelong connection to books and libraries. Craig hopes Nana’s Books Foundation will help children better understand dementia, Alzheimer’s disease, disabilities, and caregiving by increasing access to books addressing topics often underrepresented in children’s literature. Through the Foundation, the Dulniak family continues Nancy’s legacy through every book shared and every conversation inspired about kindness, empathy, understanding, and inclusion. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42420510

Jacqueline Larsen 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow North Carolina 08/11/2026

Jacqueline Larsen 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow North Carolina All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Jacqueline Larsen as guest to the show. About Jacqueline Larsen, 2025 Dole Caregiver Fellow, North Carolina: Jacqueline Larsen cares for her husband, Jeffery (Jeff) Larsen, a retired Air Force pararescueman (PJ) who served for 18 years and deployed 20 times. From a young age, Jeff knew he wanted to become a PJ and serve his country. After graduating high school in 2010, he enlisted in the Air Force, completed the rigorous training, and earned his place in the elite unit. Over the years, he sustained multiple injuries, including traumatic brain injuries (TBIs), post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), carpal tunnel in both hands, shoulder pain, and herniated discs, which ultimately led to his medical retirement. Jacqueline met Jeff in early 2020 through a dating app—just as she was about to give up on dating to focus on fixing up her newly purchased farm. Jeff had only recently joined the app as a New Year’s resolution, and the two instantly connected. Their relationship quickly deepened, and by July 2020, they had eloped, with plans to celebrate with friends and family later that summer. However, on the eve of their planned celebration, tragedy struck when he fell when trying to move bales of hay on his own, leaving him quadriplegic. At the time, Jacqueline was eight weeks pregnant with their second child and navigating the overwhelming reality of Jeff’s hospitalization during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. Jeff spent months in hospitals and rehabilitation centers, including the Shepherd Center in Atlanta and the VA in Augusta, before finally returning home just before Christmas. Since then, Jacqueline has dedicated herself to his care, balancing physical and occupational therapy sessions, pain management treatments, and adaptive rehabilitation activities that help Jeff regain independence. He is working toward riding a hand bike, using adaptive equipment for long-range shooting, and assisting with farm chores from his wheelchair. Their family, which includes their two sons, 11-year-old Lucas and 4-year-old Jackson, have adapted to a new normal—one filled with resilience, adjustments, and an emphasis on kindness and understanding. They have learned that while their family is not able to do all the things other families can do, they now create quality time where they can celebrate with new traditions. The boys have learned to be kind, courteous, and helpful to all people. Living in rural North Carolina, just outside Fort Bragg, Jacqueline faced challenges securing reliable respite care due to the limitations of the VA Caregiver Support Program and Tricare's lack of in-network providers in their county. Her experience has fueled her advocacy for systemic change to better support veteran caregivers, particularly those who have had to leave successful careers due to their caregiving responsibilities. She is passionate about raising awareness of the financial strain that unpaid caregiving places on families, including the burden of student loans for caregivers who can no longer pursue their careers. Currently, Jacqueline is working to turn their hobby farm into a sustainable business that will provide employment opportunities for both her and Jeff. 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42393910

Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Covering Care Costs" 08/10/2026

Chris Milone Chief Marketing Officer at A Place for Mom 08/06/2026

CARA for Work Place from CaregiverCompanion.ai 08/04/2026

CARA for Work Place from CaregiverCompanion.ai 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. 💡 In This Episode, You’ll Learn: ⚫️ How CARA continues to support family caregivers with trusted information and practical resources ⚫️ What CARA for the Workplace offers employers and their employees ⚫️ How caregiving responsibilities can affect employee stress, productivity, attendance, and well-being ⚫️ Why supporting working caregivers can strengthen employee engagement and retention ⚫️ How employers can create a more understanding and caregiver-friendly workplace culture ⚫️ How CARA can help employees find caregiving guidance and resources when they need them most ⚫️ Why caregiver support is becoming an increasingly important workplace benefit /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42318255

Discover Poppins Payroll with CEO Nafeesa Remtilla 07/30/2026

Discover Poppins Payroll with CEO Nafeesa Remtilla 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: /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42268825

Congressman Joe Morelle Discusses Family Caregiving, Aging & Healthcare 07/29/2026

The Caregiving Support Network Ministry 07/23/2026

Discover the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Community Platform 07/21/2026

Discover the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's Community Platform 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42172030

Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton & "The Prescription for Relief Summit" by PeacefulCare.ai 07/18/2026

Dr. Vicki Wright Hamilton & "The Prescription for Relief Summit" by PeacefulCare.ai 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: 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42138965

Rima Nathan Director of the Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic at Florida State University 07/16/2026

Rima Nathan Director of the Claude Pepper Elder Law Clinic at Florida State University 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42121845

Your Genetic Wellness Josh Bowie SVP of Strategy & Insights and Dr. Naga V. Naidu Lab Director 07/14/2026

Your Genetic Wellness Josh Bowie SVP of Strategy & Insights and Dr. Naga V. Naidu Lab Director 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42083885

Deidra Jackson 2026 Dole Caregiver Fellow Illinois 07/09/2026

Deidra Jackson 2026 Dole Caregiver Fellow Illinois 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/42026605

Shannon Tuimalealiifano, 2014 Dole Caregiver Fellow Florida 07/07/2026

Shannon Tuimalealiifano, 2014 Dole Caregiver Fellow Florida 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/41996040

Peter Ross Co-Founder & CEO of Senior Helpers® 07/02/2026

Peter Ross Co-Founder & CEO of Senior Helpers® 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/41940890

Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Memory Cafes & Seniors" 07/01/2026

Discover Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) & How Boxing is Helping to Fight Parkinson's Disease 06/25/2026

Discover Rock Steady Boxing (RSB) & How Boxing is Helping to Fight Parkinson's Disease 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/41809645

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Brenda Freed Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's 06/17/2026

Brenda Freed Co-Founder of Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer's 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. /episode/index/show/homecarematters/id/41681085

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