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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.

    The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 2 "The Path to Diagnosis"

    The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 2 "The Path to Diagnosis"

    The Caregiver's Journal hosted by Lance A. Slatton and Denise M. Brown.
    The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.
    Chapter 2 - "The Path to Diagnosis":
    In this journal entry, we welcomed Jesus Loreto, Sharon Hall, and Effie Parks who shared their stories and experiences on "The Path to Diagnosis".
    Jesus Loreto:
    Jesus is a Certified Caregiving Facilitator and member of the Patient Advocacy Council Guthy Jackson Charitable Foundation Caregiver for his beautiful wife Maria Elena who was diagnosed with Neuromyelitis Optica NMOSD (NMO) for 16 years. Jesus had been running a caregiver's support group for almost a decade and found it very rewarding to help others to navigate their diagnosis and manage their disease day to day.
    Jesus believes that by telling your story you can save lives, you make people realize they are not alone. They have readjusted to their new normal, and love life. They live with NMO but NMO is not their life.
    Sharon Hall:
    During Sharon's 18 years of caregiving, she has navigated the medical community, the social service community, and the support community. Her husband was diagnosed with frontotemporal degeneration, so she has added experience in young onset dementia.She was a care partner speaker at the Research Summit on Dementia Care and Services at the NIH in 2017.
    She has also presented at the 2017, 2018 and 2019 National Caregiver Conferences. Sharon has been a speaker in many webinars on dementia. She facilitates a local support group and an online chat for care partners. She also has a podcast with a dementia expert to give families much needed information. Sharon also contributed to the “Fighting Alzheimer’s” insert in USA Today. Sharon is active in social media within the dementia community. 
    Effie Parks:
    Effie Parks, originally from beautiful Montana, has become a guiding light in the rare disease community following her son Ford's diagnosis with CTNNB1 syndrome. Settling in Washington, she transformed her family's journey into a crusade for advocacy, support, and empowerment for families navigating similar challenges. As the host of the "Once Upon a Gene" podcast, Effie has been recognized for several awards including WEGO Health and Podcast Magazine for her impactful storytelling and resource-sharing in the realm of rare genetic disorders.
    Effie extends her advocacy through speaking engagements at medical and patient advocacy conferences, sharing her experiences and insights from her work to bridge the gap between all rare disease stakeholders. Her skill in community engagement, developed through her advocacy, empowers her efforts in building a supportive network and raising awareness. With a mission to leave the world better than she found it,
    Effie is dedicated to fostering a more informed and empathetic environment for those impacted by rare diseases. Her work embodies resilience and compassion, inspiring and uniting the rare disease community. Effie’s journey is not just about sharing stories, it's about driving change and creating a lasting impact in the world of rare genetic conditions. 
     
    Visit The Caregiver's Journal Official Website: 
    https://thecaregiversjournalpodcast.com/
    Connect with Lance A. Slatton:
    Official Website:
    https://www.lanceaslatton.com
    Official Website: 
    https://www.allhomecarematters.com
    Connect with Denise M. Brown:
    Official Website:
    https://join.caringourway.com/

    • 1 hr 12 min
    Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Compassion, Kindness, & Seniors"

    Conscious Caregiving with L & L "Compassion, Kindness, & Seniors"

    Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."
     
    The topic of this episode is on "Compassion, Kindness, & Seniors" and features an All-Star Panel.
    Stephen G. Post, Ph.D.
    Post’s most recent book is Dignity for Deeply Forgetful People: How Caregivers Can Meet the Challenges of Alzheimer’s Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press, May 2022). His work on caregiver ethics and spirituality has been supported by grants from the NIH National Institute on Aging and the National Institute on Mental Health, as well as the Human Genome Institute.
    His writing and advocacy are recognized as the baseline for national ethics guidelines in dementia care in the United States, Canada and Japan, among others. Post’s book The Moral Challenge of Alzheimer’s Disease (Johns Hopkins University Press) was designated a “medical classic of the 20th century” by the British Medical Journal (2009), whose editors wrote, “Until this pioneering work was published in 1995 the ethical aspects of one of the most important illnesses of our aging populations were a neglected topic.” Post is recipient of the Alzheimer’s Association national distinguished service award “in recognition of personal and professional outreach to the Alzheimer’s Association Chapters on ethics issues important to people with Alzheimer’s and their families.”  
    Loretta Woodward Veney:
    Loretta Woodward Veney is an inspirational speaker and certified LEGO® Serious Play® facilitator who offers a wealth of information, encouragement, and humor to her audiences. Loretta is the author of Being My Mom’s Mom, Refreshment for the Caregiver’s Spirit, and Colors Flowing from My Mind. 
    Kim Hamer:
    Kim is the author of "100 Acts of Love: A Girlfriend's Guide to Loving Your Friend Through Cancer or Loss," an invaluable must-have life guide offering practical tips to support employees or friends experiencing life’s little “hiccups.” As a captivating speaker, Kim’s stories empower audiences to navigate the complexities of life, fostering a culture of compassion and resilience in both personal and professional spheres. 
    Cyndy Luzinski:
    Cyndy Hunt Luzinski is an advanced practice nurse with a nursing background which ranges from critical care to community case management. In honor of her dad who experienced dementia, she founded and serves as executive director of Dementia Together, a nonprofit organization in Northern Colorado which offers education, enrichment, and hope, while cultivating joy and building stronger connections for people living with dementia, their care partners, and the community. As the first SPECAL (pronounced “speckle”) practitioner in North America, Cyndy is leading the way to share the simple, positive, UK-originated SPECAL Method with anyone who wants to learn how to make living well with dementia the expectation, not the exception. 
    Lance A. Slatton and Lori La Bey thank you for joining them for another episode of Conscious Caregiving with L & L where they are "Tackling the Tough Conversations"
    Visit Lori La Bey's Official Website:
    https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com
    Visit Lance A. Slatton's Official Website: 
    https://www.lanceaslatton.com
    Visit All Home Care Matters' Official Website: 
    https://www.allhomecarematters.com

    • 1 hr 31 min
    Dementia and The Arts

    Dementia and The Arts

    All Home Care Matters is helping to shine a light on the importance of the arts in the dementia space.
    We are honored to welcome three instrumental individuals who are helping to incorporate the arts into dementia care and the dementia space. The members of this esteemed panel of guests are Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP who is founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy, Laurette Klier founder of NANA'S Books, and Dr. Marc Rothman founder of Dementia Spring and the CEO of Lizzy Care.
    About Alexis Baker, MT-BC, CDP - Founder of Bridgetown Music Therapy:
    Alexis Baker is a board-certified music therapist of 10 years and owner of Bridgetown Music Therapy, which she founded in 2017. She is passionate about using music to make a difference in the lives of older adults, especially those living with dementia.
    About Laurette Klier - Founder of NANA'S Books:
    As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College. A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources.
    An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her pioneering approach to re-imagining the culture of elder engagement has earned her a 2021 Maude's Award, a 2023 National Mature Media Award and a 2023 Service to Seniors Award from the National Society of Certified Senior Advisors.
    About Dr. Marc Rothman CEO of Lizzy Care & Founder of Dementia Spring:
    Dr. Rothman is a physician executive with deep experience in home- and community-based services for older adults, physician practice management and clinical operations, value based care and Advanced Alternative Payment Models, regulatory affairs, quality improvement, and post-acute and long-term care.
    Dr. Rothman is the Chief Executive Officer of Lizzy Care, a new model of Dementia Care Management that provides the people, technology and resources needed to keep those with Alzheimer’s and dementia safe and vibrant at home.
    Founded in 2022, Lizzy Care services clients in the New York, New Jersey and southern Connecticut area. Prior to Signify Dr. Rothman served as Senior Medical Officer at Aspire Healthcare where he led the nationwide provider network, the Aspire TeleHealth palliative care service line, as well as all centralized telephonic care services. Before Aspire he was the Chief Medical Officer of Kindred Healthcare, Inc., at that time the nation’s largest provider of integrated post-acute care services with over 2,400 locations in 45 states. There he led the medical affairs division and held responsibility for physician engagement, quality, patient experience and pharmacy services. Kindred acquired Gentiva Health in 2015, and was then taken private and sold to the Humana/Welsh/TPG consortium in 2018.
    Prior to joining Kindred, Dr. Rothman directed post-acute medical services at the Kaiser Permanente San Francisco Medical Center and practiced geriatric, post-acute and palliative medicine with the Permanente Medical Group. Dr. Rothman is the founder of the Dementia Spring Foundation, a 501(c)(3) that supports visual and performing artists who are portraying dementia and Alzheimer’s disease in a new light through their work. He currently serves as a Director for the Mission Healthcare Corp. in Southern California, with the Vistria Group, and until recently was a Director for the Healthdrive Corp., which was acquired by Cressey and Co. in 2023.

    • 52 min
    Careswitch - The First A.I. Powered Home Care Agency Management System

    Careswitch - The First A.I. Powered Home Care Agency Management System

    All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome Miriam Allred the Head of Partnerships & Dan Ogren the Head of Design from Careswitch.

    About Miriam Allred:

    Miriam Allred is the Head of Partnerships at Careswitch, the first AI-powered home care agency management software. Prior to working at Careswitch she worked at Home Care Pulse, where she led partnerships, launched and hosted Vision: The Care Leaders’ Podcast, and managed events such as the Home Care Growth Summit. When she’s not working you can find her cycling, rafting, or cross-country skiing with her husband Daniel.

    About Dan Ogren:

    Dan Ogren is a designer and entrepreneur with 8+ years of experience creating visually compelling brands, experiences, animations, interactions and systems. He has worked in-house with Fortune 500 companies (adidas, IBM) and for world-class design consultancies (frog) designing B2B and B2C software solutions for health care, financial services, oil and gas, IT services, e-commerce and agriculture. Dan also co-founded Rappora, a software company providing non-medical home care agency management solutions, designed to simplify office work, reduce risk and improve the quality of care.

    About Careswitch:

    Careswitch is the first AI-powered home care agency management system. Its platform uses generative AI to speed up administrative work within a home care agency—saving time for administrators, ensuring better information and communication with caregivers, and ultimately improving quality of care for care recipients.

    • 53 min
    Laurette Klier The Founder of NANA'S Books

    Laurette Klier The Founder of NANA'S Books

    All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome the founder of NANA'S Books, Laurette Klier as guest to the show.
     

    About Laurette:
     
    As the founder of NANA'S BOOKS, Laurette Klier brings a wealth of experience and expertise to elder care and compassionate communication. With a lifelong commitment to teaching and caregiving, Laurette holds undergraduate and master's degrees in speech communications and education from Boston College.
     

    A certified dementia practitioner and cognitive stimulation therapist, Laurette is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders through innovative techniques and purposeful resources. An Aetna fellow and teacher consultant for the National Writing Project, Laurette blends academic knowledge with hands-on caregiving experience. Her inspiring perspective on re-imagining the culture of engagement goes beyond cognitive stimulation, to soul and spirit-tending, connecting care partners in all phases of life.

     
    About NANA'S Books:
     
    NANA’S BOOKS® is a treasury of nostalgic companion books. Mindfully designed to support older adults living with brain changes and their communities of care, we honor the individual through dignified reading and compassionate sharing. NANA’S BOOKS pair vintage literature and art with sensitivity and intention to elicit fond reminiscence and eased conversation.

     
    Grounded in faith and identity, our print and voice-enabled digital libraries affirm personhood and soothe the spirit. NANA’S BOOKS are for soul-tending.
     

    Our adaptive formats, hyper legible fonts and considerate layouts make visiting comfortable by enabling readers to savor books and good company once again.

    • 39 min
    The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 1 "Diagnosis Day"

    The Caregiver's Journal with Lance A. Slatton & Denise M. Brown: Chapter 1 "Diagnosis Day"

    The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers.
     

    Hosted by Denise Brown & Lance A. Slatton of All Home Care Matters

     
    Chapter 1 - "Diagnosis Day"

     
    In this journal entry, we welcomed Bruce McIntyre and Roberta Carson who shared their experiences from their "Diagnosis Day".

     
    Bruce McIntyre:

     
    Bruce is the author of Receiving Peace, Thrive Anyway, Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions and Resilient Life. He serves as the CEO of the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year. As a caregiver for his wife since 2004, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving.

     
    Roberta Carson:
     

    After the death of her teenage son from brain cancer, Roberta started The ZaggoCare System, a nonprofit organization, to provide information and tools to help others better manage illnesses and injuries. Zaggo enables patients and families to become empowered, engaged, effective members of their medical teams to help them receive the best care possible.
     

    With an easy-to-use guidebook and organizational tools, the unique, award-winning ZaggoCare System helps patients and families through every step of a healthcare journey. Additionally, the Zaggo blog provides practical information to help patients and family caregivers navigate the medical world.

     
    Visit:
    https://www.thecaregiversjournalpodcast.com
     
     

    • 42 min

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