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The National Down Syndrome Society
09/18/2025
The National Down Syndrome Society
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from the National Down Syndrome Society as guests to the show. About Margot Rhondeau: Margot Rhondeau is the Senior Director of Health & Wellness for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) where she leads the creation of resources and programming to improve health and wellness within the Down syndrome community. Margot joined NDSS in 2020, bringing 14 years of experience working in the health space, both internationally and nationally, to overcome barriers to care and increase health services and programs for underserved populations. Margot is the proud mother of a child with Down syndrome. She enjoys hiking, taking her children on adventures and advocating for inclusion and acceptance. About Charlotte Woodward: All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from the National Down Syndrome Society as guests to the show. About Margot Rhondeau: Margot Rhondeau is the Senior Director of Health & Wellness for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) where she leads the creation of resources and programming to improve health and wellness within the Down syndrome community. Margot joined NDSS in 2020, bringing 14 years of experience working in the health space, both internationally and nationally, to overcome barriers to care and increase health services and programs for underserved populations. Margot is the proud mother of a child with Down syndrome. She enjoys hiking, taking her children on adventures and advocating for inclusion and acceptance. About Charlotte Woodward: Charlotte Woodward is the Education Program Associate for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) where she supports the development of education-related resources and educational policy initiatives. Charlotte was born with Down syndrome, as well as a heart condition, and had four open-heart surgeries when she was young. She is one of the very few people born with Down syndrome to receive a life-saving heart transplant, and she regularly shares her story to educate and advocate for others. Charlotte holds an associate degree from Northern Virginia Community College and recently graduated Suma Cum Laude from George Mason University with a bachelor’s degree in sociology with a concentration in inequality and social change. About Anna Fedewa: Anna Fedewa is the Senior Manager of Government Relations for the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) where she leads and directs the organization’s work to influence federal, state, and local policies and regulations that impact people with Down syndrome. Anna’s passion for advocacy and disability rights grew from the friendships she made with individuals with Down syndrome and other disabilities as a young child and was further cultivated during her time teaching high school special education and working with her alma mater’s inclusive post-secondary program. About the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS): Founded in 1979, the National Down Syndrome Society (NDSS) empowers individuals with Down syndrome and their families by driving policy change, providing resources, engaging with local communities, and shifting public perceptions. NDSS engages grassroots advocates at the federal, state, and local levels and creates resources to support individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and caregivers across the lifespan on topics including education, employment, health and wellness, and aging. NDSS founded the National Buddy Walk® Program in 1995 and hosts community engagement events throughout the country including the New York City Buddy Walk® and Times Square Video, the NDSS Adult Summit, and the Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference. Visit www.ndss.org to learn more. Advocacy & Policy: NDSS advocates for federal, state, and local policies and regulations that positively impact people with Down syndrome across the country and affirm their human rights. Through grassroots advocacy, NDSS empowers community advocates to work with Congress and federal agencies, as well as state and local officials, to develop and improve policies and regulations for the benefit of the Down syndrome community. NDSS further empowers individuals with Down syndrome, their families, and other community members to influence policy at the NDSS Down Syndrome Advocacy Conference in Washington, D.C. The NDSS legislative agenda spans the life of individuals with Down syndrome from birth to adulthood including healthcare, education, employment, and economic self-sufficiency. Resources & Support: NDSS is committed to providing individuals with Down syndrome, their families, caregivers, and the public with information to support them from birth to end of life. Through events, videos, publications, and our website, NDSS provides free resources on a variety of topics including health, wellness, education, employment, adulthood and aging, financial wellness, and information for new and expectant parents. Our Adult Summit conference addresses the needs of teens and adults with practical resources and educational opportunities for individuals with Down syndrome, families, caregivers, and professionals. Community Engagement: NDSS community engagement events and activities celebrate our loved ones with Down syndrome, raise awareness among the public, and connect individuals and families within the community. Through our scholarships, grants, and awards program, NDSS supports individuals with Down syndrome in pursuing their dreams. Connect with the National Down Syndrome Society: Official Website: https://ndss.org
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The Bridgetown Music Therapy Team
09/16/2025
The Bridgetown Music Therapy Team
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the team from Bridgetown Music Therapy as guests to the show. About: Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP Alexis is the founder & owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Alexis is a board-certified music therapist, certified dementia practitioner, and founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy. Passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, her mission is to spark joy and connection through meaningful music engagement. In 2020, she became the innovator of Singing at Home and Music with Alexis, virtual music engagement programs for older adults living with dementia. In 2024, she co-authored the book “The Caregiver’s Advocate: A Complete Guide to Support and Resources”. About Lindsey Bretzman, CDP: Lindsey is a passionate Life Enrichment professional, who after caring for her grandfather for many years, began working in senior living in 2010. She has worked in a variety of senior living settings and is credentialed as a Certified Activity Director and Certified Dementia Practitioner. Lindsey's "heart work" and dedication has earned her program awards through both the Oregon Healthcare Association and LeadingAge Oregon. In the fall of 2022, Lindsey joined the Bridgetown Music Therapy team as Life Enrichment Specialist. About Tyler Mizak: Tyler is the LifeStages Activity Director and LifeStories Memory Care Director, Colonial Courtyard at Bedford. He is also the host of the Ageless Adventures podcast, where he shares inspiring stories and insights from the world of senior living and real life Residents. A passionate advocate for older adults, Tyler is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for seniors through creativity, connection, and meaningful engagement in the larger public community. About Bridgetown Music Therapy: Bridgetown Music Therapy’s mission is to make a difference in the lives of individuals living with dementia using the power of music. With services facilitated by passionate, talented board-certified music therapists and certified dementia practitioners, they spark joy and connection through meaningful music engagement. They value providing programs that are engaging, therapeutic, high-quality, versatile, accessible, affordable, and dementia friendly. Their programs also provide respite to tired, busy, and overwhelmed caregivers.
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Author of "The Silver Lining of Alzheimer's" Eliezer Sobel
09/11/2025
Author of "The Silver Lining of Alzheimer's" Eliezer Sobel
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome esteemed author Eliezer Sobel as guest to the show. About Eliezer Sobel: Eliezer is the author of The Silver Lining of Alzheimer’s: One Son’s Journey Into the Mystery, as well as two picture books for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, Blue Sky, White Clouds: A Book for Memory-Challenged Adults, and L’Chaim! Pictures to Evoke Memories of Jewish Life. He has also published Minyan: Ten Jewish Men in a World That is Heartbroken, selected by National Book Award winner John Casey as the winner of the Peter Taylor Prize for the Novel, among 400 entries. Also, The 99th Monkey: A Spiritual Journalist’s Misadventures with Gurus, Messiahs, Sex, Psychedelics and Other Consciousness-Raising Experiments; Wild Heart Dancing: A One-Day Personal Quest to Liberate the Artist & Lover Within; The Dark Light of the Soul/Encounters with Gabrielle Roth; an e-book titled Why I Am Not Enlightened, and he blogs for PsychologyToday.com. Eliezer has also led creativity workshops and silent meditation retreats around the U.S.; he is a certified teacher of Gabrielle Roth’s 5Rhythms® conscious movement practice; has served as a hospital chaplain; was the publisher of two magazines, The New Sun and the Wild Heart Journal; served as Music Director for several children’s theater companies on both coasts, and taught music in two alternative high schools. Also an amateur painter, he and Shari reside in Red Bank, New Jersey with their two cats, Shlomo and Nudnick.
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The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Caregiver Confessions"
09/09/2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Caregiver Confessions"
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 is hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman, also known as Sharon's son George. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome the sisters from "Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver" J.J. Elliott Hill & Natalie Elliott Handy as guests to the show. About J.J. Elliott Hill, MBA: J.J. is a finance executive turned entrepreneur, caregiver advocate, and podcast co-host. With over 17 years in commercial banking, she advised small to mid-sized businesses on strategic growth, asset management, and navigating regulatory and merger transitions. But in 2013, a corporate downsizing shifted her trajectory—leading her to co-found three startups spanning retail, manufacturing, and real estate. In 2023, J.J. co-founded the Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver podcast to raise awareness for the 53 million Americans caring for loved ones—just like she has done since 2019 for her mother, a 22-year Parkinson’s patient. What began as a personal story has grown into a global caregiving platform, with over 300,000 monthly downloads and listeners in 54 countries. Today, Confessions is more than a podcast—it’s a movement, offering training, keynote speaking, and advocacy that centers and elevates the caregiver voice. In 2024, J.J. brought that same strategic mindset to the caregiving space as co-founder and CFO of CareForward, a public benefit company dedicated to supporting caregivers and the communities around them through technology-driven solutions and volunteer networks. She holds a B.A. in Economics from Hollins College and an MBA in Executive Management from the University of Tennessee, Knoxville. J.J. is a Certified Aging in Place Specialist (CAPS) and is completing her certification as a Caregiving Consultant, Educator, and Facilitator through The Caregiving Years Academy. About Natalie Elliott Handy, MSW: Natalie is a seasoned healthcare executive with over 25 years of experience in health and human services. She is the CEO of CareForward, a technology-driven platform that connects individuals in crisis with volunteers and partner organizations to meet urgent, short-term needs and improve long-term outcomes. Natalie is also the CEO of Handy Innovative Solutions, a consulting firm focused on trauma-informed, evidence-based strategies for child welfare and behavioral health systems, specializing in transitioning high-acuity youth from congregate care into stable, family-based placements. Natalie co-hosts the global podcast Confessions of a Reluctant Caregiver with her sister, JJ Elliott-Hill. The show, ranked in the top 5% of podcasts globally and streamed in over 54 countries with 300K+ monthly downloads and streams, brings authenticity, humor, and hope to caregiving conversations. Through storytelling, education, and advocacy, the podcast provides a supportive space for caregivers worldwide. A passionate advocate, Natalie has served in leadership roles across mental health, foster care, and healthcare systems, including CEO of multiple psychiatric treatment facilities and VP of Government Affairs at Health Connect America. She speaks nationally on caregiving, crisis response, and community solutions. Learn more about the Self-Care at Sea Cruise: Official Website:
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Dr. James Vickers Director of the Wicking Dementia Research & Education Center
09/05/2025
Dr. James Vickers Director of the Wicking Dementia Research & Education Center
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. James Vickers as guest to the show. About Dr. James Vickers: Dr. Vickers is a Distinguished Professor at the University of Tasmania and the Director of The Wicking Dementia Research & Education Center. Distinguished Prof 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. About The Wicking Dementia Research & Education Center: The Wicking Dementia Centre was established in 2008 with seed funding from the J.O. and J.R. Wicking Trust. The Wicking Centre has an academic mission to undertake globally recognised and high-impact research and education. Research themes relate to the prevention, cause and care of dementia. Teaching programs include formal university courses at the undergraduate and postgraduate level through to a suite of free online courses, including MOOCs on major neurological conditions. The social mission of the Centre is centred on making a difference in the lives of people living with dementia and their carers.
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The AlzAuthors Film Festival Preview
09/02/2025
The AlzAuthors Film Festival Preview
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome AlzAuthors and filmmakers to discuss the upcoming AlzAuthors Film Festival. About the Filmmakers and their Films: Sept 8: Mary Crescenzo and her film, “Planet A” Synopsis: Planet A Planet A reveals the good, bad, and ugly secrets, thoughts and frustrations of past lives and present realities of Alzheimer’s patients, their caregivers and family members. Follow Pauline and others who reside at a care home, when an arts practitioner working with residents unlocks the door to this world through an interwoven narrative of monologues and dialogs from distinct points of view. Planet A bears witness to both inhabitants and visitors who enter this terrain and shines a light in the darkness of this disease. Enter this land of revelation and unintentional masquerade where anyone can be called to reside. Sept 22: Susie Singer Carter and her film, “No Country For Old People” Synopsis: “No Country For Old People” A filmmaker chronicles her mother's last 6 months in a 5-star nursing home exposing the systemic, deadly, profit-over-people business model. No Country For Old People is a scorching documentary posed to set the long term care industry, policy makers, and the country ablaze. Shining a much-needed light on what is truly a national human emergency, it is a clarion call for serious change. October 6th: Frank Silverstein and his film “Lousy: Love in the Time of Dementia” Synopsis: LOUSY: Love in the Time of Dementia LOUSY: Love in the Time of Dementia is a front-row seat to ground-game dementia: its impact on my parents’ life and our family’s response. My parents cling to each other— singing, shouting and dancing— defying a world that overwhelms them. This film documents how their love helps them cope with their dementia and each other, and explores how this reality has restructured our family connections to each other and to the world. Full of painful humor and raw emotion, the film watches our family responding in real time, as we are forced to revise our relationships and rules for engagement on the fly. November 10th: Kitty Norton and her documentary "Wine, Women, and Dementia" Synopsis: "Wine, Women, and Dementia: The documentary feature, Wine, Women, & Dementia, tells the tale of dementia life through the lens of the family caregivers who strive to accept the beauty and the brutality, the hilarious and the horrific - for themselves and their dementia person. It is a road trip around the U.S. in celebration of family caregivers and that swinging dementia lifestyle. Over glasses of wine the caregivers swap tales of love, humor, devotion, and death and most importantly how to honor LIFE on the long road to death. December 8th: C. Nathan Brown and his film, “The Present” Synopsis: "The Present": Celebrating Christmas isn't the same for Mya and her family since her mother died from Alzheimer's disease. But a Christmas miracle could be in store. Connect and Register for the AlzAuthors Film Festival: Official Website:
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Michele Bolton Founder & CEO of MY911, Inc.
08/28/2025
Michele Bolton Founder & CEO of MY911, Inc.
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Michele Bolton as guest to the show. About Michele Bolton: Michele Bolton, Founder and CEO of MY911 Inc., is a Canadian entrepreneur redefining healthcare technology. Inspired by personal health challenges and a profound commitment to patient empowerment, she established MY911® to revolutionize emergency medical communications, seamlessly connecting patients, first responders, and healthcare professionals. With an illustrious career spanning 30 years in agriculture and wealth management simultaneously, Michele brings a unique blend of expertise to her visionary leadership. Her innovative approach, rooted in empathy and a dedication to enhancing the patient experience, has positioned MY911® as a pioneering, patient-centric solution that has transformed the healthcare landscape. Michele’s trailblazing efforts have garnered international recognition, earned her an invitation to Global Healthcare Week in Abu Dhabi and prominent features in esteemed publications such as Forbes, Business Insider, MSN, and Insights Success, among others. Through her unwavering commitment to empowering patients as active participants in their healthcare journey, Michele continues to drive transformative change on a global scale. About MY911 Inc.: MY911 Inc. is a service that provides users with a customized wallet card displaying a QR code linked to an online profile, designed to streamline emergency medical communications through written and smart technology for patients and healthcare professionals. The user is in control of their online profile, and fills out the information they wish to share. MY911 Inc. is a company founded in London, Ontario, Canada. CEO Michele Bolton started the service after her own challenges with the healthcare system. It’s comforting to see others experience the same benefits of streamlined medical communications she personally receives from using her innovative, customized MY911® wallet card. A MY911® subscription makes a great gift, providing loved ones with awareness, peace of mind, and convenience!
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Andrew Karesa CEO & Founder of blueBell Village
08/27/2025
Andrew Karesa CEO & Founder of blueBell Village
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton (@lanceaslatton) were honored to welcome Andrew Karesa CEO and Founder of @bluebellvillage as guest to the show. About Andrew Karesa: Andrew Karesa is a member of the Muskeg Lake Cree Nation and a proud husband and father of two young sons. After witnessing how his family coped to support his grandmother with her Alzheimer's diagnosis, Andrew realized he needed to take action. This inspired the creation of blueBell Village, aimed at Restoring the Personhood and Independence of those living with dementia™. With blueBell, Andrew has seen lives transformed for both individuals living with dementia and their caregivers, and he is passionate about fostering a world where care is tailored to each individual’s needs. Additionally, he is pursuing his doctorate at the University of Calgary, where his research explores Indigenous entrepreneurship in the health sector, with a particular focus on the role of data in new venture creation. Andrew also holds an MBA from the University of Alberta. Before founding blueBell Village, he worked as a practicing engineer in the energy sector. About blueBell Village: blueBell Village is a health innovation company rooted in Indigenous values, dedicated to transforming the dementia care experience for families and caregivers. Founded in Canada, blueBell Village focuses on bridging clinical best practices with cultural and community-based knowledge to improve quality of life for people living with dementia—particularly in underserved and Indigenous communities. Its flagship tool, blueBell Connect, is a digital support platform that helps care teams deliver personalized, culturally appropriate, and clinically grounded care. Unlike traditional caregiver tools, Connect doesn’t just share information—it guides action. It enables caregivers to coordinate with one another, share updates in real time, and receive recommendations that are tailored to the specific needs, routines, and cultural contexts of the individual they support. With a focus on inclusion, personalization, and dignity, blueBell Village is building tools that meet people where they are—and helping communities take care of their own.
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The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "Caregiving Love"
08/21/2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "Caregiving Love"
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 15 - "Caregiving Love": About Mary Whitehead: Mark & I have been partners in life since our first date, a Heart concert, in 1978 followed by our marriage in 1979. Together we raised two children, and along the way we helped care and provide for parents & grandparents throughout their illnesses and aging in place or in senior living centers. I call myself a care partner vs. caregiver because Mark does not need my assistance for everyday tasks. We both use our strengths that complement each other on this path with Parkinson’s and several other chronic illnesses he lives with. My late mother was my inspiration. In my mid-teens I watched her, over the course of two years, lovingly care for my dying father (lung cancer). I could not have had a better, in-home example of someone who did everything, including care for him, with love. I am married to the most wonderful man who insisted that my mom live with us for what totaled the last 12 years of her life so that she could have a comfortable life with no expenses and be cared for by us after having a massive heart attack two years before she passed away. When Mark was 47, as we became empty nesters and were poised to live out some dreams that were not feasible during our first 2+ decades together, a diagnosis of young onset Parkinson’s Disease brought our hopes, plans, and his career to a screeching halt. But it couldn’t completely stop this incredible human being, artist, musician/composer, man of many hobbies and a higher math maniac. I like to tease him about trying to share multi-page equations with me for discussion. Side note: he even took an online math course through MIT and I insisted that he buy one of their hoodies to wear proudly. There is so much to Mark that we could never cover in one conversation but rather than dwell on the PD, he prefers to pursue and concentrate on what he CAN do. We cultivate humor and wit in our relationship. That’s where “Tenacious M” - my care partner/gansta moniker comes from. I combine it with my Cornermam enthusiasm to encourage Mark’s boxing workouts (excellent for PD) and – like a beagle in a brush pile - I pursue every challenge face head on, whether it’s an insurance or pharmacy snafu, etc. Together, we face every aspect of living with PD. And we are both are dedicated PD research participants at Washington Univ., St. Louis, MO, also the location of Mark’s neuro, Dr. Joel Perlmutter (definitely the top doc). I, along with two of our friends are in the non-PD control group. We all have pledged to donate our brains at the end of our lives for PD research. In 2013, inspired by a Parkinsons Foundation resource kit, we created a PD Awareness & Research fundraising blitz, raising nearly $3k for Dr. P’s research. Friends, family & my coworkers held Pancakes for PD, Dine-out nights, a proclamation by our city mayor, and, among many other activities, we raffled a beautiful quilt that Mark & I designed, and I did the hand-embroidery. Like the motto in our Parkinson’s & Dystonia private FaceBook group, we will never give up. And I’d like to credit the group’s founder/lead admin, Erika, for creating a safe and supporting space for people with PD and the caregivers & care partners.
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Kimberly Anderson Shares How the QuickChange Wrap is Making a Difference in People's Lives
08/19/2025
Kimberly Anderson Shares How the QuickChange Wrap is Making a Difference in People's Lives
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton are honored to welcome Kimberly Anderson as guest to the show. About Kimberly Anderson, Director of Business Development at QuickChange Wrap for Men by UI Medical : Kimberly Anderson is the Director of Business Development at UI Medical, makers of the QuickChange® Wrap—a urine management device for men. With over 20 years in the medical field, she spent the last eight traveling nationwide to educate healthcare providers on QuickChange, previously serving as UI Medical’s Director of Clinical Education. Kimberly is passionate about restoring dignity for men with incontinence and supporting caregivers through education on alternatives to traditional devices, helping to prevent UTIs, dermatitis, and pressure injuries. About UI Medical the Makers of the QuckChange 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
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Natalie Black CEO of Comfort Keepers, North America
08/14/2025
Natalie Black CEO of Comfort Keepers, North America
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Natalie Black as guest to the show. About Natalie Black Chief Executive Officer, Comfort Keepers, North America: Natalie joined CK Franchising, Inc. in October 2023 as Chief Executive Officer. She is a passionate and highly intuitive leader with professional experience across the healthcare, financial services and entertainment industries. Natalie joined Sodexo in 2015 as Director of Strategy and Franchise Business Development and later served in leadership roles including CFO of Worldwide Home Care and COO of Worldwide Home Care at Sodexo. Natalie earned a Bachelor of Science in Financial Mathematics and Statistics from University of California Santa Barbara and a Master of Business Administration from Pepperdine Graziadio Business School. About Comfort Keepers: For 25 years, Comfort Keepers® has been Elevating the Human SpiritSM through its in-home care network for seniors and other adults by empowering them to maintain their independence and realize joy in the everyday moments. Comfort Keepers operates a franchise network that has grown to more than 600 locations in the U.S. and Canada, serving hundreds of thousands of clients since 1998. The company’s nationwide network employs thousands of caregivers, also known as Comfort Keepers®, who deliver joy through interactive caregiving by continually communicating with, involving, and engaging with seniors in everyday tasks and activities.
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Deanna Gerstel Harris Writer & Director of "When We Care"
08/12/2025
Deanna Gerstel Harris Writer & Director of "When We Care"
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Deanna Gerstel Harris as guest to the show. About Deanna Gerstel Harris: Deanna Gerstel Harris is a writer, director, producer, board-certified holistic health practitioner, and former creator of digital content for children with developmental disabilities. She was featured in Redbook Magazine’s “Heroes: 10 Moms Who Are Changing the Face of Autism.” A caregiver for over 20 years, Deanna has served as a Fellow with Caring Across Generations, a national organization working to transform the way we care in this country. An experienced manager of Broadway, film, and television talent, Deanna’s projects are deeply informed by her lived experience as both a caregiver and care recipient, as well as her passion for centering caregiver resilience and uplifting underrepresented voices and experiences. About When We Care: When We Care is an upcoming animated short film that explores the profound and urgent intersection of the climate and caregiving crises. With an Academy Award-winning animation director and a celebrated Disney composer, the film uses stunning animation and evocative music to tell a moving story of connection, resilience, and shared responsibility. At a time of deep societal polarization and ecological instability, When We Care offers a poetic reminder of the beauty that emerges when we care for one another—and for the environments we call home. Written and directed by Deanna Gerstel Harris and co-produced with Monica Lund and Marian Yeager, the film is deeply rooted in the personal experiences of its creator, who is among the 105 million caregivers impacted by America’s growing care crisis. As caregivers and global citizens, Deanna and the When We Care team bring a rare, authentic lens to a story that is both intimate and universal. Their creative vision underscores the growing urgency of two converging global challenges—how we care for people and how we care for the planet—and the opportunity to build a more compassionate and sustainable future. Inspired by real-life events surrounding a beloved cherry blossom tree affectionately known as “Stumpy,” the film draws on both natural symbolism and lived experience to explore themes of care, interdependence, grief, joy, and endurance, and resilience. When We Care is not only a visual and emotional experience—it is a call to action, urging audiences to rethink how we define compassion, strength, sustainability, and community in the face of overlapping crises. With its compelling narrative, artistic excellence, and social impact potential, When We Care explores finding resilience amidst the caregiving and climate crises through the challenges associated with sandwich generation caregiving, aging with dignity, pediatric cancer, the unhoused and homelessness, preserving our environment, and care of our veterans, while inviting viewers to imagine a world in which care, for each other and the Earth, is not a burden, but a shared value that binds us together and helps us all to thrive.
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Michael Ellenbogen Global Dementia Expert & Connector
08/07/2025
Michael Ellenbogen Global Dementia Expert & Connector
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Michael Ellenbogen as guest to the show. About Michael Ellenbogen: Michael Ellenbogen was diagnosed with Young-Onset Alzheimer's Disease at the age of 49. Prior to his diagnosis, he was a network operations manager for a Fortune 500 financial institution. Difficulty with work-related tasks eventually led to his early retirement. As a world-renowned International Dementia Advocate & Connecter, he has been featured in nationally syndicated TV, radio and other media outlets. He has written for blogs, newspapers, journals and websites and shared his personal perspective as a guest speaker. Michael served on the PA Alzheimer's Disease Planning Committee and other advisory councils. He testified before the government, and has three letters published in the U.S. Congressional Record. He was a regular speaker at NAPA and was featured in the ADI’s 2012 World Alzheimer's Report. He represented the U.S./World for people living with dementia at the World Health Organization in Geneva. He is interested in motivating those with Alzheimer’s to raise their voices and reduce the stigma surrounding the disease. Michael wrote about his journey with the disease in his book entitled “From the Corner Office to Alzheimer's.”
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The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Managing Grief"
08/05/2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Managing Grief"
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Eryn Elder as guest to the show. About Eryn Elder: Eryn Elder, MA, is the author of Blooming Through Loss: Tending to Grief with the BloomPathTM. She is a certified grief and loss support specialist and an ICF-trained life coach and coach trainer who helps adults navigate the difficult journey of loss. Eryn is also the creator of the BloomPathTM, a practical tool designed to help grievers find hope and start to heal authentically. Through her one-on-one coaching, group sessions, workshops, and trainings, Eryn helps people rebuild their sense of self and purpose after loss. She co-hosts the podcast Coaching as Benevolence, where she shares thoughts on personal growth and living with compassion. Eryn resides in Longmont, Colorado, with her husband and two children while honoring the memory of her first-born daughter. About Roots and Wings Grief and Loss Coaching: At Roots and Wings Grief and Loss Coaching, I help people rebuild their lives after loss—gently guiding them through purposeful healing, authentic growth, and hope that lasts. My work offers comfort in the pain and clarity for what comes next. I am an advocate for interdisciplinary approaches to understanding grief and healing with grief and loss, and to reimagine a world grounded in compassion and healing.
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Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Holistic Wellness & Seniors"
08/01/2025
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Holistic Wellness & Seniors"
Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "Holistic Wellness & Seniors" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton with guest, Dr. Shawn A. Weiss, PT, DPT, CDP, CADDCT, FPS. About Dr. Shawn A. Weiss, PT, DPT, CDP, CADDCT, FPS: Dr. Weiss is a powerhouse speaker, renowned Doctor of Physical Therapy, and Health Strategist with over 27 years of clinical mastery across the healthcare spectrum. A former healthcare executive turned visionary founder of The Senior Health and Wellness Group and Rockstar Health, Dr. Weiss has become a trusted voice for transformative aging. She doesn’t just speak about wellness—she lives it, igniting stages and lives with her bold mission: to help individuals reclaim their energy, restore their health, and rise stronger through life’s hardest seasons. Her approach is unapologetically holistic, grounded in science, and driven by purpose. In her electrifying keynote, “Strong Body. Sharp Mind. Bold Spirit: Aging Doesn’t Mean Slowing Down,” Dr. Weiss fuses clinical precision with lived wisdom, unlocking a new narrative around aging—one that’s vibrant, powerful, and full of possibility. Just Look Up—Your Health. Your Power. Your Comeback. Conscious Caregiving with L & L is hosted by Lori La Bey & Lance A. Slatton. Visit the Official Website for Conscious Caregiving with L & L:
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The Team Behind the Film "No Country for Old People" Streaming August 1st, 2025 on Amazon
07/29/2025
The Team Behind the Film "No Country for Old People" Streaming August 1st, 2025 on Amazon
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome back the team behind the film "No Country for Old People" About "No Country for Old People": A filmmaker chronicles her mother’s last 6 months in a 5-star nursing home exposing what is a national systemic, deadly, profit-over-people business model. No Country For Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is a scorching documentary posed to set the long-term care industry, policy makers, and the country ablaze. Shining a much-needed light on what is truly a national human emergency. No Country for Old People; a Nursing Home Exposé is a 3-part documentary that exposes the dark realities of neglect and abuse in nursing homes and throughout U.S. long-term care industry. The film answers four questions: What happens. 2. How does it happen? 3. Why does it happen? 4. And how do we fix it? The film highlights a systemic crisis - the result of corporate greed - that has been taking a devastating human toll within the walls of our nation’s long-term care facilities for decades. The film weaves personal loss with journalistic rigor, exposing a pattern of abuse that is enabled by profit-first models that include chronic understaffing, undertraining, and financial exploitation. PERSONAL STORIES AND EMOTIONAL IMPACT: The filmmaker’s own experience with her mother along with other emotional testimonies emphasize the human cost of systemic failure and illustrate the severe consequences of poor nursing home care. The film is both deeply personal and widely resonant — amplifying voices too often silenced and inviting viewers to confront uncomfortable truths about aging, policy, and accountability in America. 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 2018 Oscar qualified short film, My Mom and The Girl starring Valerie Harper in her final performance, writing and producing “Bratz the Movie” for Lionsgate, and co-producing “Soul Surfer” for Sony. Susie also produces and hosts the podcast Love Conquers Alz – awarded BEST PODCAST 2020 by New Media Film Festival and is #4 on Feedspots’ 2022 25 Best Alzheimer’s Podcasts list. Susie is also the co-creator, co-writer, co-star, and director of the outrageous horror/comedy narrative podcast I Love Lucifer, nominated Best Audio Fiction 2023 by Indie Series Awards. Susie wrote the screenplay, “RUN”, based on the book “Plain Jane” and is attached to direct in spring 2024. She is currently writing, producing, and directing a docuseries, No Country For Old People, which centers on the Nursing Home Neglect and the systemic healthcare crisis responsible for it. She is also a host of the Writers Guild of America West’s 3rd & Fairfax Podcast. About Rick Mountcastle: Mr. Mountcastle is the former United States Attorney for the Western District of Virginia (2017-2018) and is a retired award-winning federal and state prosecutor. He led the prosecution of Purdue Pharma for fraudulently marketing OxyContin, as portrayed in the Emmy-nominated limited miniseries "Dopesick" (streaming on Hulu). He also led the criminal and civil prosecution of Abbott Laboratories for fraudulently marketing the anti-epileptic, Depakote, for use as a chemical restraint for dementia patients in nursing homes, resulting in Abbott's guilty plea to a felony and payment of $1.5 billion, at the time the largest penalty against a pharmaceutical company for misconduct related to a single drug. Mr. Mountcastle spent his career prosecuting healthcare companies and executives who exploited vulnerable patients for profit, and brings his passion to change a system that allows such exploitation to this project. About Don Priess: For over two decades, Don Priess has shunned sleep in order to become a highly sought-after, award winning writer, producer, director and editor. He co-founded Modern Media, now one of the top marketing and infomercial production companies in the world. After six years and hundreds of TV and radio commercials, Don decided to spread his wings and since his credits include projects for CBS/Dic Entertainment, Nickelodeon, Buena Vista, American Movie Classics, Lifetime, Hanna-Barbera, Playboy Entertainment and more. While continuing to work on a wide variety of entertainment projects, Don teamed with the highly energetic and talented Susie Singer Carter as part of Go Girl Media. Together they were the writers and Co-Executive Producers of two series for CBS, “CAKE” and “DANCE REVOLUTION”, SURVIVING HAWKING, and “SILVER LININGS” for Fox Television Studios.
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Kitty Norton Director of "Wine, Women, & Dementia"
07/24/2025
Kitty Norton Director of "Wine, Women, & Dementia"
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Kitty Norton as guest to the show. About Kitty Norton: In 2016, Kitty Norton left her job as an NBC assistant editor in Los Angeles, for her hometown of Portland, Oregon, to walk, stumble, crawl with her dementia mother to death’s door. While doing so, she authored the dementia caregiver blog Stumped Town Dementia, writing tales of dementia life which resonated deeply with readers around the world. When her mother, Gloria, moved on to her next adventure in March of 2021, Kitty created and directed the dementia family caregiver documentary Wine, Women, & Dementia, to celebrate family caregivers and let them know they are worthy of been seen, heard, and honored alongside their person living with dementia. About "Wine, Women, & Dementia": Wine, Women, & Dementia tells the tale of dementia life through the lens of these family caregivers who strive to accept the beauty and the brutality, the hilarious and the horrific - for themselves and their dementia person. And in a system that offers few resources or support, they find community, champion each other, and learn what it means to celebrate LIFE on the long road to death.
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Elena Sallitto, Esq. Owner & Principal at Stavely and Sallitto Elder Law
07/22/2025
Elena Sallitto, Esq. Owner & Principal at Stavely and Sallitto Elder Law
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Elena Sallitto, Esq. as guest to the show. About Elena Sallitto, Esq.: Elena is one of the leading authorities on elder and disability planning law in Maryland. She is at the forefront of expert representation, teaching, and legislative reform. She works alongside the Alzheimer’s Association, the Maryland Chapter of AARP, aging life care specialists who coordinate home health, universities, and many other experts and advocates in her field. About Stavely & Sallitto Elder Law: Stavely & Sallitto Elder Law was founded with a singular mission: to empower individuals and families in navigating life's legal complexities with confidence and peace of mind. With seasoned attorneys who blend professional acumen with genuine empathy, Elena leads her firm in focusing on a range of practice areas tailored to meet the specialized needs of her clients and community. At the heart of her practice is a deep understanding of the challenges faced by seniors, the disabled, and their loved ones as they navigate issues such as Medicaid & Asset Protection, Long Term Care Planning, Estate Planning, Estate Administration & Probate, Special Needs Planning, and Guardianship. Elena's firm is uniquely rooted in a commitment to client-centered care. She empowers her team to foster meaningful relationships built on trust, respect, and understanding. Connect with Elena Sallitto, Esq. & Stavely and Sallitto Elder Law: Official Website:
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Marianne Sciucco Co-Founder of AlzAuthors & Author of "A Wedding at Blue Hydrangeas"
07/17/2025
Marianne Sciucco Co-Founder of AlzAuthors & Author of "A Wedding at Blue Hydrangeas"
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome back Marianne Sciucco as our guest to the show. About Marianne Sciucco: Marianne Sciucco is not a nurse who writes but a writer who happens to be a nurse, using her skills and experience to create stories that bear witness to the humanity in all of us. She writes contemporary, women's and young adult fiction. A lover of words and books, she studied the craft of writing as an English major at the University of Massachusetts at Boston and worked for a time as a newspaper reporter in New England. She eventually became a registered nurse to avoid poverty. With more than 20-years’ experience as a staff nurse and case manager, she's worked with countless families dealing with issues related to aging, elder care, Alzheimer's, and nursing home placement. In 2002, she put the two together and began writing about the intricate lives of people struggling with health and family issues. She published her debut novel, Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer's love story, in 2013 to glowing reviews. This book led her to become a co-founder and director of AlzAuthors, the global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. She is podcast producer and host for Untangling Alzheimer’s and Dementia, an AlzAuthors Podcast. Marianne has written an award-winning prequel to Blue Hydrangeas called Christmas at Blue Hydrangeas and a second prequel, A Wedding at Blue Hydrangeas. She is the author of Swim Season, a young adult novel based on her 11-years’ experience as a Swim Mom in club, high school, and collegiate swimming. She has also written several short stories, including Ino's Love, Collection, and Birthday Party. All of her work is available in ebook, audiobook, and paperback. When not writing she works as a campus nurse at a community college in New York's Hudson Valley. About "A Wedding at Blue Hydrangeas": Five days until the Fourth of July wedding of her dreams! Sara Harmon, the heart and soul behind the charming Blue Hydrangeas bed and breakfast on Cape Cod, is determined to orchestrate the perfect celebration for her son, David, and his bride, Anne. This is the dream wedding she's always envisioned! But, as the big day draws closer, a flurry of mishaps threatens to unravel her meticulously planned reception. Adding to the delightful chaos is the unexpected stay of the undeniably affable but ever-so-demanding Walter Willoughby. And if that weren't enough, she must contend with the well-meaning but persnickety ladies of the garden club, whose opinions bloom as profusely as her hydrangeas. While she scrambles to create the perfect wedding celebration, Sara carries a quiet ache in her heart. Can she put aside her own sorrow to fully celebrate David and Anne's happiness? And just how long will the unfortunate but delightful Mr. Willoughby be gracing Blue Hydrangeas with his presence? You're invited to the wedding of the season, where love, laughter, and a touch of mayhem are all part of the special day at Blue Hydrangeas.
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Katrina Love Prescott Creator of "Things Not To Say To A Caregiver" & Caregiver Coach
07/15/2025
Katrina Love Prescott Creator of "Things Not To Say To A Caregiver" & Caregiver Coach
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Katrina Love Prescott as guest to the show. About Katrina Love Prescott: Katrina Love Prescott is an award-winning Caregiver Advocate, Coach, and Media Producer. As co-founder of Care Nation, a non-profit dedicated to supporting caregivers, she has partnered with leading organizations for over a decade to enhance the quality of life for those with chronic illnesses and their caregivers. Her acclaimed web series, Therapeutic Fibbing, exploring a family’s journey with dementia, has garnered over 2 million views. Her latest project, Things Not to Say to a Caregiver, has surpassed 1 million views and continues to resonate widely. Passionate and innovative, Katrina is committed to transforming the caregiver experience. About "Things Not To Say To A Caregiver": A sharp, funny web series where a no-nonsense Care-y Godmother rewrites the awkward, hurtful things people say to caregivers—turning missteps into moments of empathy, growth, and comic relief. Synopsis: 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, led by a sharp-tongued “Care-y Godmother,” flips a cringeworthy moment into a teachable one. Blending sketch comedy with real-life insight, TNTS validates caregivers’ experiences while educating the public with humour and heart. Connect with Katrina Love Prescott: Official Website: Instagram: @katprescott Tik Tok: kat.prescott LinkedIn: Facebook: Watch "Things Not To Say To A Caregiver": YouTube Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNKwjxd98HaUZ-hY7tzB8DDXLvJI1BHzh
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The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "Caregiver Support"
07/11/2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "Caregiver Support"
The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton with Cindy (PT) & Christina (ST) Hardin-Weiss. The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Chapter 14 - "Caregiver Support": About Heidi Lee Cross: Heidi Lee Cross is a North London-based copywriter, poet, and caregiver. She shares a home with her partner, 12-year-old son, and their cherished dog Bailey. After graduating with a BA Hons Degree in Drama & Theatre Arts in 1996, Heidi embarked on a television career that spanned two decades. Starting as an intern with Planet 24's The Big Breakfast, she progressed through roles as a runner, researcher, bulletin presenter, and eventually studio and location producer across various television networks. Her passion for writing led her to transition into a successful copywriting career. In 2023, Heidi published a poignant collection of poems about parenthood titled Mum of a Boy. Her caregiving journey began in 2017 after her father’s unexpected passing, which left her to support her mother as she faced early cognitive decline and an Alzheimer’s diagnosis. This deeply personal experience inspired her second book, Milk Tulips, a blend of stories, poetry, practical advice, and insights. The book serves as a companion for caregivers navigating the complexities of dementia, especially those raising young children at the same time. Heidi hopes her work provides comfort and encouragement to those facing similar challenges. (both books available on Amazon in hardback, paperback and for Kindle). About Marielle Molette: Marielle Molette is a projects officer with an NHS and Social Care background, complemented by her expertise in French and Translation Studies. She lives in North London with her husband and two sons. Her most recent role as a commissioning officer for Barnet Council allowed her to use her skills to lead on various initiatives, including the national Changing Places Toilets campaign. This initiative ensures the provision of fully accessible toilets for individuals with significant disabilities, equipped with specialised facilities such as hoists and adult-sized changing tables, offering dignity and independence to those who need it most. Passionate about creating positive change and improving the lives of others, Marielle has been a dedicated advocate and caregiver for her mother, who has lived with Alzheimer’s for the past 10 years. Her journey inspired her participation in a video campaign by the Royal Free Trust, where she shared her experiences caring for her mum. This initiative aimed to improve outcomes for dementia patients in hospitals, raising awareness about the unique challenges they face, advocating for better care solutions.
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The Care Advocates with Lance A Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Aspects of Aging"
07/09/2025
The Care Advocates with Lance A Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Aspects of Aging"
The Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Christine A. Smith as guest to the show. About Christine A Smith: Christine A. Smith served in nearly 100 different, private homes as a caregiver last decade. She assisted clients between ages 75 & 105. She worked alongside or reported to loved ones of all ages. She observed thousands of interactions amongst family, friends, neighbors, volunteers, medical professionals, and the community with the person she was hired to assist. During her years of service, she saw aging done well and identified commonalities in how challenges were solved. Christine also noticed that she, herself, had so few answers to common problems. So she researched, wrote a prompted journal, and began to video conversations every week with people who DO provide what those Persons of Longevity and their caregivers need. About Aging Better Network: AgingBetterNetwork.com is a resource website with a list of links to STUFF you're going to need! Unscripted, diverse, supportive & casual conversations with individuals who provide that STUFF you're going to need is called "Aspects of Aging." Replays of those LIVEstreams are in LinkedIn & YouTube archives. It's all at the ABN.
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An Interview with Monica Rosser Executive Managing Director, Federal Health, Maximus
07/03/2025
An Interview with Monica Rosser Executive Managing Director, Federal Health, Maximus
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Monica Rosser as guest to the show. In this episode of All Home Care Matters, we delve into the indispensable role of caregivers, particularly those supporting Service Members and Veterans. With over 14.3 million Americans providing unpaid care valued at more than $400 billion annually, these military caregivers are the backbone of our healthcare system. Monica Rosser, Executive Managing Director of Federal Health at Maximus, joins us to discuss the multifaceted challenges caregivers face and explore the “whole health” model of care. In this interview, Rosser highlights how technology is transforming our healthcare system to provide a proactive, personalized, integrated support system that improves outcomes for both patients and caregivers.
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Discover QuickChange Wrap with Kimberly Anderson Director of Business Development at UI Medical
07/01/2025
Discover QuickChange Wrap with Kimberly Anderson Director of Business Development at UI Medical
All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Kimberly Anderson Director of Business Development at UI Medical & QuickChange Wrap. About Kimberly Anderson: Kimberly Anderson is the Director of Business Development at UI Medical, makers of the QuickChange® Wrap—a urine management device for men. With over 20 years in the medical field, she spent the last eight traveling nationwide to educate healthcare providers on QuickChange, previously serving as UI Medical’s Director of Clinical Education. Kimberly is passionate about restoring dignity for men with incontinence and supporting caregivers through education on alternatives to traditional devices, helping to prevent UTIs, dermatitis, and pressure injuries. About UI Medical & 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 our website at . Connect with QuickChange Wrap: Official Website:
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Michael Herrington President and Co-Founder of Ways 2 Wellness & Kevin Hansen of Home Care Ops
06/25/2025
Michael Herrington President and Co-Founder of Ways 2 Wellness & Kevin Hansen of Home Care Ops
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 distribution efforts for major brands like Time Inc. and Comag Marketing Group. Now, he channels that expertise into Ways 2 Wellness, helping organizations create impactful, customized materials that enhance cognitive well-being and strengthen community connections. About Ways 2 Wellness: Ways 2 Wellness creates engaging, custom-branded activity books designed to reduce loneliness and enhance cognitive health in seniors. By combining mental stimulation with meaningful branding, these resources not only promote well-being but also support organizations in strengthening their presence and outreach. About Kevin Hansen: Kevin has helped hundreds of businesses with their branding/logo development, website presence, and digital marketing. For the last 8 years, he's worked with home care agencies throughout the country in satisfaction management and, more recently, in business development. He's the author or Branded by Design: Home Care / Home Health Edition, which serves as a guide to agencies creating a new brand, redesigning an existing brand, or striving to improve their brand messaging. About Home Care Ops: Home Care Ops offers resources, templates, operational methodologies, and training for every leadership level. Through easy-to-follow courses, information-packed webinars, and Summits with some of the greatest minds across any industry, owners and operators can stop the cycle of reaction and start taking true control over their business's success. Our team strives to help home care owners solve more problems at every level - Build | Grow | Scale.
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Discover the Cranium Crunches Workbook by Activity Connection with Co-Author Dr. Rob Winningham
06/23/2025
Discover the Cranium Crunches Workbook by Activity Connection with Co-Author Dr. Rob Winningham
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 Academic Affairs at Western Oregon University. His scholarship and publications have generally focused on maximizing older adults’ quality of life, cognitive stimulation, physical activity, intergenerational programs, and social engagement throughout the lifespan. In addition to publishing many peer-reviewed scientific articles, Dr. Winningham has been invited to give nearly 2000 presentations at various conferences, workshops and community settings. He has participated in the development of a number of popular products for senior living and healthcare, including LinkedSenior, SMARTfit, and resources available through Activity Connection. His book, Train Your Brain: How to Maximize Memory Ability in Older Adulthood was published by Routledge Publishing and his latest book, co-written by Nancy Ewald, is entitled Cranium Crunches, both books can be found on Amazon. 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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Conscious Caregiving with L & L "National Resources & Seniors"
06/19/2025
Conscious Caregiving with L & L "National Resources & Seniors"
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. 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: Official Dementia Map Website: About Lance A. Slatton - known as "The Senior Care Influencer"": Known as “The Senior Care Influencer” Lance is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also host of the award winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters and Co-Host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey along with The Care Advocates and The Caregiver's Journal. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards. Connect with Lance A. Slatton - "The Senior Care Influencer": Official Website: Official Website for All Home Care Matters: Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Visit their website at: To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites.
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The Elizabeth Dole Foundation 10th Annual National Post-Convening Interview with Elizabeth Field
06/17/2025
The Elizabeth Dole Foundation 10th Annual National Post-Convening Interview with Elizabeth Field
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 veteran, she lives in Washington, D.C. with her two sons and rescue dog. About the 10th Annual National Elizabeth Dole Foundation Convening: On May 20, 2025, the Elizabeth Dole Foundation hosted its 10th Annual Convening, A Blueprint for Action: Mapping the Future of Caregiving in a Changing World. This event featured leaders from government, industry, non-profits, and academia gathered for dynamic discussions, engaging keynote speakers, and interactive working sessions focused on shaping the future of support for military and veteran caregivers. Connect with the Elizabeth Dole Foundation: Official Website: https://www.elizabethdolefoundation.org/
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The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "From Son to Caregiver"
06/13/2025
The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton with Cindy-PT & Christina-ST "From Son to Caregiver"
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 touching stories and profound insights, resonating with audiences worldwide. Handpicked to serve on the California Health and Human Services Agency Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Disorders Advisory Committee, Carlos collaborates with esteemed organizations such as Caring Across Generations, the Alzheimer's Association, and Into the Dark Blue men's well-being group. Additionally, Carlos serves as a docent at Artbeat Gallery in Downtown Sacramento, where he proudly represents his dad's artwork on the walls. Carlos is an esteemed member of We are HFC's Care Squad. Through his engaging speaking engagements, he ignites inspiration and empowers others, shining a light on the universal themes of love and resilience. Connect with Carlos L. Olivas III: Official Linktree: Official Instagram: @charlierobot Connect with Cindy & Christina Hardin-Weiss: Official Website: Connect with Lance A. Slatton - The Senior Care Influencer: Official Website: Connect with All Home Care Matters: Official Website: Connect with The Caregiver's Journal Podcast: Official Website:
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Jill Couch DAWN Dementia Specialist
06/12/2025
Jill Couch DAWN Dementia Specialist
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 the right kind of care for folks experiencing dementia. Now, she and her team bring help and hope for many families in Northern Colorado. In addition, we specialize in training and coaching in the DAWN Method, care management, and healthcare advocacy for people living throughout the United States. About the DAWN Method: Here at the Dementia & Alzheimer’s Wellbeing Network® (DAWN®), we’ve discovered something really special. We’ve found that although our clients lose some cognitive skills, they never lose all their skills. In fact, with dementia, we keep our primary thinking skills and continue to live in the present—fully able to enjoy beauty, positive emotions and companionship. There are strengths in dementia, and both you and your loved one will benefit when you understand how to provide strength-based care. You will be able to keep your loved one home longer, with fewer conflicts, and your family will have less stress and expense. What they believe: We believe in preserving dignity and autonomy through aging in place for as long as possible. We do this by training families and caregivers to recognize and meet the emotional needs caused by dementia, how to support the cognitive skills their loved ones lose, and how to work with the skills they’ll keep. The seven tools of the DAWN Method® of dementia care: The tools of the DAWN Method of dementia care: 1. Mood management, 2. Security in Confusion, 3. Security in Care, 4. Social Success, 5. Sense of Control, 6. Sense of Value, 7. Secure Future (in flower shape) The first three DAWN tools are techniques for caregivers to help their loved ones regain a sense of security. Feeling secure is the most basic human need; we cannot relax if we don’t feel safe. The last four tools help caregivers enhance their loved one’s sense of contentment (“wellbeing”). When caregivers use the first three DAWN tools, their loved ones learn that they can still be safe, and become more emotionally stable. With the last four DAWN tools, caregivers are equipped to restore and enhance their loved ones’ sense of comfort in moments when discomfort looms. The model or metaphor that best describes how the tools of the DAWN Method work together is the DAWN flower: The DAWN flower shows the emotional needs created by dementia as a feedback loop—with the first DAWN tool, mood management, at its center. Mood management is central to being proactive and providing strength-based dementia care, because when someone loses their memory and thinking skills, they have lost the very skills we normally use to manage our own moods. Their companions have become their mood managers, whether they realize it or not. Learning how to proactively create positive moods is the first tool of the DAWN Method, and one that enriches both care partners for the rest of their lives. Once caregivers know how to create and maintain positive moods, they can help their loved ones learn an enduring sense of security in the two areas most vital to those undergoing cognitive impairment: learning that they can be safe even when confused, and learning that they can be safe accepting help from others. The four components of wellbeing are much simpler. Someone can be given the gift of contentment (wellbeing) in moments and, if someone or something takes it away, their care partner can restore it in moments. With dementia, we have no need to learn contentment, because we never lose the skills we need to enjoy what others bring to us. Once care partners are working with all seven of the DAWN tools, the relationship between them and their loved ones becomes marked by contentment and beauty rather than conflict and distress.
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