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All Home Care Matters
Hosted by Enriched Life Home Care Services · EN
All Home Care Matters is an informative podcast and YouTube show that helps viewers and listeners learn about resources, tips, & discussion on all things home care.
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Alison van Schie, BSW, Host of The Island Treasures Podcast & Caregiving Consultant
Mar 1200:25:38Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alison van Schie, BSW, as guest to the show. About Alison van Schie, BSW: With a background in social work spanning more than 25 years across four Canadian provinces, Alison van Schie brings deep insight and a compassionate, practical approach into her position as a caregiver consultant - supporting caregivers. Her experience includes working with seniors in community and long term care, as well as with individuals and families navigating complex circumstances. In 2019, she founded Alongside Caregiver Consulting, and in 2020 she introduced the Island Treasures podcast. Through both, she supports caregivers of loved ones living with dementia or chronic illness. The podcast highlights caregivers' lived experiences and offers practical resources and insights. It has recently expanded with a new chapter exploring life after caregiving, providing guidance through the emotional and identity shifts that follow the caregiving journey. About Alongside Caregiver Consulting & Island Treasures Podcast: Founded in 2019, Alongside Caregiver Consulting has provided compassionate, practical support to caregivers navigating dementia and chronic illness. As the practice gradually scales back, its focus is shifting entirely to podcasting, where the conversations can reach and support an even wider caregiving community. In 2020, the Island Treasures podcast was launched. It highlights caregivers' lived experiences and offers practical resources and insights. The podcast has recently grown to include a dedicated chapter exploring life after caregiving, providing thoughtful guidance through the emotional and identity shifts that follow the caregiving journey.
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Dr. Dale V. Atkins Author of "The Turquoise Butterfly"
Mar 1000:43:00Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dr. Dale V. Atkins as guest to the show. About Dr. Dale V. Atkins: Dale V. Atkins, Ph.D., is a licensed psychologist and educator with more than forty-five years of experience working with individuals, couples, and families. Dr. Atkins consults domestically and internationally. She conducts seminars and retreats for health and educational institutions, executives and employees of major corporations, and government agencies in matters related to the fields of psychology, sociology, education, and communication. She practices, teaches, and consults in the field of Alzheimer's and Related Disorders with a focus on prevention as well as patient and caregiver wellness and resilience. She emphasizes the benefits of intergenerational relationships in families and communities. Dr. Atkins values opportunities to share everyday human stories with those in the health care field. She is the author of eight books; most recently, The Turquoise Butterfly, (her first children's book), chapters, articles, and journals for popular and professional audiences. For 22 years Dr. Atkins was a recurring guest expert on NBC's "Today" show. Dr. Atkins is an active volunteer in her community. She and her dog are a certified dog therapy team who have participated in school readers' programs as well as visitation programs at day and residential facilities for people who have Alzheimer's. She is a member of several non-profit boards whose focus is literacy, tolerance, women's health and wellness, child protection, hospital leadership, and community action. An engaged citizen, she has received multiple recognitions for her community service and leadership. Dr. Atkins has two children and six grandchildren. She has private practice in NYC and lives in CT, where she is often found outdoors.
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Dan Cohen Author of "Awakenings in Real Life"
Mar 500:49:41Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dan Cohen as guest to the show. About Dan Cohen: Dan Cohen is a dynamic entrepreneur with over twenty-five years of experience and a deep passion for brand building. Dan is recognized for his strategic approach and ability to foster strong, lasting relationships. With release of his book, Awakenings In Real Life, he tells the story of his dad's awakening from his dementia. When his father awoke, it woke Dan up too. Dan also hosts a podcast with the same name. About Awakenings In Real Life: The "Awakenings In Real Life" podcast tells inspiring stories of transformation, meaning and hope. While we typically think of an Awakening as a "Getting Up" or "Spiritual" or "Religious" in nature, an "Awakening" is also an awareness, recognition, or realization of something. Dan Cohen shares stories of people awakening and then triumphing over bullying, addiction, disability, illness, trauma, loss, near death experiences and more. The "Awakenings In Real Life" memoir was inspired from his father's awakening from his dementia, and the message dad sent that he still appreciated and wanted to live life, an experience that reshaped his perceptions of family, memory, and resilience. In these pages, Dan draws on a lifetime of lessons from his father's humor, toughness, and compassion, sharing family stories of love, inspiration, and hope.
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Maureen Mueller, CDP Founder of My CareClock
Mar 300:36:11Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Maureen Mueller as guest to the show. About Maureen Mueller, CDP: Maureen Mueller spent over 11 years as a family caregiver before moving into professional dementia care. Recognizing the need for encouragement and support, she trained with the Alzheimer's Association and became a certified dementia practitioner, support group facilitator, and community educator. In all her interactions with family caregivers through the years, Maureen noted their frustration over the inability to send reminders to their loved ones that wouldn't be lost or forgotten. She teamed up with a software engineer friend, and together they developed "My CareClock." About My CareClock: My CareClock is an innovative digital caregiving solution built for seniors and individuals experiencing dementia or other forms of memory loss, as well as the caregivers who support them. This easy‑to‑read care clock clearly displays the day, date, time, and personalized information like "What's happening today?", "What's happening tomorrow?", "Who are my caregivers?", and "Who is my family?", helping reduce confusion and repetitive questions. Through a connected app, family members and professional caregivers can remotely update the My CareClock screen from anywhere, adding appointments, reminders, visits, and reassuring messages in real time. By keeping loved ones oriented to their schedule and their support network, My CareClock promotes calm, supports independence, and gives families peace of mind that they are always "present" even when they can't be physically there.'' Connect with My CareClock: Official Website: https://mycareclock.com/ Disclosure Statement: Lance A. Slatton is the Official Brand Ambassador for My CareClock Viewers Get 10% off by using Promo Code AHCM10 Today!
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Spencer Cline AFTD Volunteer Ambassador The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD)
Feb 2600:33:47Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Spencer Cline as guest to the show. About Spencer Cline: Spencer Cline became familiar with FTD at a very young age, as his father started exhibiting behavioral changes shortly after he was born. His dad was diagnosed with bvFTD when Spencer was seven years old, then was diagnosed with the C9orf72 genetic variant, which is linked to both FTD and ALS. After watching his dad fight the disease until he passed in 2012, Spencer developed a passion for spreading awareness in hopes to find a cure – a passion that has only grown with time. Spencer has organized multiple fundraising/awareness events with the Babson College men's basketball team, biked across the U.S. in support of FTD in 2024, helped get resolution passed in Georgia recognizing September 21st -27th as FTD Awareness week in the state and was Keynote Speaker at AFTD's 2025 Hope Rising Benefit. He also serves as an AFTD Ambassador. About The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD): The Association for Frontotemporal Degeneration (AFTD) is the leading nonprofit devoted to helping families affected by frontotemporal degeneration today while driving research that supports accurate diagnosis, treatments, and ultimately a cure. AFTD's mission is centered on improving quality of life for everyone impacted by FTD, and it advances that mission through five core pillars: research, awareness, support, education, and advocacy. In practice, that means funding and promoting research, expanding public and professional understanding of FTD, and pushing for the services and policies families need. For individuals and families, AFTD provides direct support through resources and its HelpLine, which is staffed by social workers who can answer questions, offer guidance after a new diagnosis, and connect people to relevant services and community support. AFTD is volunteer founded and community powered, and it has grown into a widely recognized expert organization in FTD and young onset dementia, partnering with researchers, clinicians, advocates, and families to accelerate progress and expand access to high quality care and support.
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Conscious Caregiving with L & L "The Future of AlzAuthors"
Feb 2400:28:53Tap to summarizeConscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations." The topic of this episode is "The Future of AlzAuthors" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton. About Lori La Bey: Lori La Bey is the founder of Alzheimer's Speaks and is co-founder of Dementia Map global resource directory and the co-host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Lori's mother who lived with dementia for 30 years. Her goal has always been to shift dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world. She offers a variety of free resources to educate, empower, connect, and decrease stigmas; helping families and professionals live graciously alongside dementia. Lori is an international speaker known for her multiple platforms and training programs. Connect with Lori La Bey: Official Website: https://alzheimersspeaks.com/ Official Dementia Map Website: https://www.dementiamap.com/ About Lance A. Slatton - known as "The Senior Care Influencer"": Known as "The Senior Care Influencer" Lance is a Writer, Author, Influencer, and Healthcare professional with over 20 years in the healthcare industry. Lance A. Slatton is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also host of the award winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters and Co-Host of Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey along with The Care Advocates and The Caregiver's Journal. Lance is also the new President of AlzAuthors. Lance's book, "The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers' Guide" was the recent recipient of the 2024 International Impact Book Awards. Connect with Lance A. Slatton - "The Senior Care Influencer": Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com Official Website for All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com Official Website for AlzAuthors: https://www.alzauthors.com Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey Co-Host and Produce Conscious Caregiving with L & L. Visit their website at: https://consciouscaregivingll.com/ To learn more about Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey you can visit their websites.
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Rachel Shapiro, Director of Marketing, LivTech's In Home Care Division
Feb 1900:31:36Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Rachel Shapiro as guest to the show. About Rachel Shapiro: Rachel Shapiro is the Head of Marketing for LivTech's In-Home Care division, supporting brands including CareTime, Ally, Qualis, and WorldView. Her work focuses on helping home care, home health, hospice, and senior care organizations navigate complex operational and regulatory challenges with clarity, confidence, and purpose. Her connection to this industry is deeply personal. When a close family member suddenly needed home health support, it fundamentally changed how Rachel understands care not just as a profession, but as something lived every day. That experience reshaped how she shows up in her work, grounding her perspective in empathy for families, caregivers, and care teams alike. She lives in Atlanta, Georgia with her family and is driven by a belief that the business of care should never become a barrier to care itself. About LivTech: LivTech is a healthcare technology company dedicated to supporting organizations that deliver care in the home. Through a portfolio of specialized brands — including CareTime, Ally, Qualis, and WorldView — LivTech provides software and services designed for home care, home health, hospice, PACE, and senior care organizations navigating increasingly complex operational and regulatory environments. LivTech's solutions address the real work behind care delivery: billing and revenue cycle management, documentation, visit verification, equipment management, compliance, and operational visibility. Each brand is purpose-built for its specific audience, ensuring providers are not forced into generic systems that don't reflect how care is actually delivered or reimbursed. What sets LivTech apart is its deep industry alignment. The company works alongside providers to understand the downstream impact of daily operational decisions — from documentation and EVV to claims, cash flow, and compliance risk. Rather than focusing on surface-level efficiency, LivTech helps organizations build durable systems that support predictable revenue, audit readiness, and sustainable growth. LivTech partners closely with provider associations, industry experts, and care leaders across the country to stay ahead of regulatory shifts and operational challenges. This hands-on approach ensures that solutions evolve with the realities of care, not just the technology roadmap. At its core, LivTech believes the business of care should strengthen — not obstruct — the delivery of care. Its mission is to give providers the clarity, confidence, and support they need to focus on what matters most: the people they serve.
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Dan Goerke Author of "Unforgettable, Unbelievable"
Feb 1700:38:27Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Dan Goerke as guest to the show. About Dan Goerke: Dan Goerke grew up in northern Indiana and currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia. He has led a life of varied endeavors and accomplishments in competitive swimming, real estate, volunteer work with the Alzheimer's Association, is a Reiki Master, candle maker and author. Dan suddenly found himself a caregiver to his wife Denise upon her diagnosis at age 56 of Alzheimer's Disease. Uninformed and uneducated about the disease he quickly utilized the resources of the Alzheimer's Association to learn more about the disease progression, caregiving tips and practices, support groups, and elder care attorneys. Two years into his caregiving journey he began communicating telepathically with Denise which aided tremendously in her care. Dan now offers private sessions to those who want to hear from their loved ones who have gone silent. He has appeared in over 40 different media publications and programs talking about dementia, caregiving, and telepathic communication. He was most recently featured on an episode of "The Telepathy Tapes" podcast. Dan's first book, "Unforgettable, Unbelievable", was inspired by many friends and family members who encouraged him to write about his caregiving experiences while taking care of his wife Denise. About "Unforgettable, Unbelievable": "Unforgettable, Unbelievable: A Journey of Telepathy, Caregiving, and Alzheimer's" follows Dan Goerke as he discovers he can communicate telepathically with his wife Denise, whose Alzheimer's has taken away her ability to speak clearly. This unexpected connection allows Denise to guide him from the "inside," sharing practical tricks and preferences that make day-to-day caregiving more effective and more dignified for her. Through this lens of telepathy, Dan describes the emotional and physical challenges of caregiving while offering concrete tips for both new and experienced caregivers, blending a realistic view of Alzheimer's with humor and warmth. The book ultimately becomes a portrait of a devoted marriage in the face of decline, showing how love, creativity, and even seemingly mystical experiences can help families navigate the silence that often comes with advanced dementia.
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The Care Advocates with Lance A. Slatton & Sharon's Son, George "Family Caregiving"
Feb 1300:25:25Tap to summarizeThe Care Advocates is brought to you by the All Home Care Matters Media team and focuses on providing family caregivers and their loved ones with support, resources, and discussion on the issues facing them in the matrix of long-term care. The Care Advocates are co-hosted by Lance A. Slatton & Dr. George Ackerman. The Care Advocates are honored to welcome, Wendy Kaufman-Aflalo and Barry Kaufman as guest to the show. About Wendy Kaufman-Aflalo & Barry Kaufman: Wendy & Barry co-host a podcast called "This Is Your Brain on Mom", where they explore the challenges, humor, and unexpected moments of caring for their mom, who is living with dementia. Their episodes mix advocacy, storytelling, and humor to shed light on the realities of caregiving, while also providing comfort and connection for others navigating similar journeys. Barry brings a naturally comedic perspective and a knack for keeping conversations light and engaging, while Wendy focused on storytelling and navigating the practical aspects of caregiving. Together, they aim to give a candid, relatable look at what it's like to support a loved one with dementia—balancing heartfelt moments with humor and honesty.
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Ann Campanella Author of "The Shoulder Season"
Feb 1000:26:58Tap to summarizeAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Ann Campanella as guest to the show. Ann Campanella is a former magazine and newspaper editor and is the author of three memoirs and four collections of poetry. Her award-winning writing has appeared in newspapers, magazines, literary journals and online sites across the country and around the world. Her first memoir, Motherhood: Lost and Found, was named "One of the best Alzheimer's books of all time" by BookAuthority two years in a row. Since 2017, Ann has been a manager/director of AlzAuthors.com, a nonprofit organization with the mission of sharing Alzheimer's and dementia resources to light the way for others. In 2018, she was recognized by her hometown newspaper as one of the Most Influential Women in her community for her work promoting Alzheimer's awareness. Ann's second memoir, Celiac Mom, won the 2024 Silver Medal in the Nonfiction/Health category of the Readers' Favorite International Book Award. This book has become a "go-to" resource for the celiac community. A social-media influencer, Ann uses her Instagram account @glutenfreeforgood to spread awareness about this condition. Ann's most recent book, The Shoulder Season: A Memoir of Fracture and Grace, shares her experience of going from a caregiver to someone who needed care after a serious injury. Ann hopes it will provide hope and inspiration to those facing a season of health challenges. Ann and her husband live on Lake Norman in North Carolina and enjoy nightly sunsets. About "The Shoulder Season": After decades of being physically fit, riding and training horses, Ann's life skids to a stop when a seemingly innocuous accident (tripping over the dog) turns into a traumatic injury that shrinks her world. She succumbs to severe pain and faces difficult surgeries that require a two-year recovery. On the brink of an empty nest, a few months before the pandemic, Ann is no longer the busy caregiver who juggles her family's needs along with her writing work and caring for her farm but becomes the person who needs care. Ann must discover a new identity and reimagine her future. The Shoulder Season serves as a guide and an inspiration for those facing a life interrupted.
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