All Home Care Matters

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:

https://www.stavelysallittoelderlaw.com/

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.

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:

https://www.katrinaloveprescott.com

Instagram:

@katprescott

Tik Tok:

kat.prescott

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/katrina-love-prescott-5799157/

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/katrina.prescott/

Watch "Things Not To Say To A Caregiver":

YouTube Playlist:

https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLNKwjxd98HaUZ-hY7tzB8DDXLvJI1BHzh

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.

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.

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.

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 www.quickchange.com.

Connect with QuickChange Wrap:

Official Website:

https://www.QuickChange.com

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.

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.

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:

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'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

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.