All Home Care Matters

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "The AlzAuthors Town Hall Recap" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. About Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer's Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori's mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigmas; helping families and professionals live graciously alongside dementia. Lori is an international speaker known for her multiple platforms and training programs. About Lance A. Slatton - known as "The Senior Care Influencer"": Known as "The Senior Care Influencer" Lance is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also host of the award winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters and Co-Host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey along with The Care Advocates and The Caregiver's Journal. Lance is also the new President of AlzAuthors. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards. To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites.

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

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

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to host the first AlzAuthors Town Hall. 📣 AlzAuthors Town Hall 2026 | NEW BOARD ANNOUNCED + Digital Library Launch & Future Vision! Join us for a powerful and inspiring AlzAuthors Town Hall, hosted by Lance A. Slatton, where major announcements, leadership updates, and the future direction of AlzAuthors are revealed. 🚨 BIG NEWS: Meet the NEW AlzAuthors Board Members! During this special event, we proudly announce the newly appointed AlzAuthors Board: Lori La Bey Denise Brown Bettina Morrow Andrew Karesa These leaders represent the next chapter of growth, innovation, and impact for the AlzAuthors community. ✨ MAJOR ANNOUNCEMENT: Lance unveils the brand-new fully digital and categorized AlzAuthors Library — a groundbreaking resource that features every AlzAuthor book, making it easier than ever for caregivers, families, and professionals to find trusted Alzheimer's and dementia resources. 🎤 Special Guests & Founders Appearances: Ann Campanella Jean Lee Vicki Tapia 💬 FULL Q&A SESSION INCLUDED Get real answers as Lance responds to attendee questions, shares insights, and introduces new opportunities for authors and the AlzAuthors community. 🚀 In This Video, You'll Discover: The future vision for AlzAuthors Details about the new digital AlzAuthors Library How authors and caregivers can get involved Key leadership updates shaping the organization Community-driven insights from the live Q&A

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