All Home Care Matters

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L the Director of Professional & Community Education for the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA).

About Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L:

Julia Wood, MOT, OTR/L is an occupational therapist and international educator specializing in assessment and treatment of people with Parkinson's disease and related dementias. Julia joined the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) as director of Professional & Community Education in 2021.

She co-authored the first American Occupational Therapy Association Practice Guideline for Adults with Parkinson's Disease in 2022 and serves on the Comprehensive Care Subcommittee for the World Parkinson's Congress (WPC).

About the Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA):

The Lewy Body Dementia Association (LBDA) is the leading national organization dedicated to improving the lives of Lewy body dementia (LBD) families.

The Lewy Body Association (LBDA) Mission:

To optimize the quality of life for those affected by Lewy body dementia, we accelerate awareness, advance research for early diagnosis and improved care, and provide comprehensive education and compassionate support.

Program Provision Highlights:

Support:

LBDA offers a wide variety of compassionate and confidential support services for those who are symptomatic or diagnosed, their families and current or former care partners, including but not limited to:

• Virtual and in-person support groups

• Connecting to Lewy Buddies, lived-experience volunteers who share their time and experience with individuals and families

• Opportunity to connect directly with one of LBDA's licensed social workers through the Lewy Line, a toll-free number, Monday - Friday

• Assistance in identifying additional external programs or local resources

(LBDA does not promote any doctor, medical center, allied healthcare provider, medication, product or treatment, nor direct referrals for residential facilities or home care agencies).

Education:

LBDA provides free resources and educational programming throughout the year on a wide variety of LBD topics.

• 2024 Community Webinar Series: Empowerment through Education is designed to provide strategies for self-advocacy, exploration of the complex symptoms of LBD, and skills and resources to enhance quality of life.

o Available to watch on LBDAtv or Mediflix

• 2025 Community Webinar Series: Mastering Lewy Body Dementia Together will focus on building mastery of understanding on the complex symptoms of (LBD), continuation of providing strategies for self-advocacy and resources for support, and tactics for enhancing quality of life.

o Begins January 15

• The Lewy Learning Center is a free online platform for sharing education LBD with the community and health care professionals. A go to place for on-demand learning, courses are available to watch at any time, share with friends and family members, with unlimited viewing options.

• LBDA offers complimentary educational materials for individuals and families as well as healthcare provides which can be requested via lbda.org (US only)

Research:

LBDA facilitates, promotes and assists in the development of LBD clinical trials and research studies.

• The Lewy Trial Tracker is a tool for individuals to receive information on new and currently recruiting clinical trials and studies. It is a single source of information that highlights study topics, procedures, locations and study site contact information. Registrants receive quarterly emails, and the information collected is confidential.

• LBDA's Research Centers of Excellence is a network of 25 of the nation's leading academic medical research institutions connecting individuals and their families with highly-specialized physicians providing advanced diagnosis and treatment, as well as conducting LBDA research.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Yati Patel as guest to the show. About Yati Patel: Yati Patel is OTTI's Senior Student Ambassador and Team Captain for this school years HOSA, Future Healthcare Professionals, competition. She is currently a second-year student at Center for Sight and a Senior at Noblesville High School. After graduation she will be entering college as a Pre-Med student with the intent of joining the field of Ophthalmology. Yati's end goal is to be a surgeon, although she does not know which specialty Yati would like to focus her practice around, she is leaning heavily into the ever-growing need in the world of eyes. Yati has been working closely with Center for Sights, Austin Lifferth OD FAAO, on a Glaucoma study around the effects on eye pressure response, and correlation with weight lifting versus low-impact exercise. Yati will be presenting her results at the Indiana 2024/2025 HOSA competition in April of 2025, and hopes to continue developing the study for publication.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Tim England the host of Dementia Demystified to the show.

About Tim England:

Tim England is a Dementia Champion and is a leading voice on dementia in Australia and has been active in this area for over 14 years. Tim is a freelance dementia consultant and educator who Demystifies and Destigmatize dementia and advocates for people living with dementia and their families to live well.

Tim achieves this by sharing information about dementias pathology, the personal impact of dementia, and what can be done to help. With a Bachelor of Dementia Care and being the first recipient of the world's first Masters of Dementia degree, Tim is a skilled Educator, an Advance Care Planner, and a Public Speaker who delivers contemporary scientific evidence-based best practice for person centered care & support.

Tim is an information bridge between the scientific community and the general public with regard to dementia related topics via his public education events, media interviews, newspaper columns, blogs and his YouTube TV channel, Ask a Dementia Champion'.

Finally Tim is featured in the award winning dementia documentary Ticktyboo – a Secret in Plain Sight, and has been a consultant for various university research projects, such as the Art & Object Engagement project at Macquarie University and is currently an Associated Investigator for a dementia research project with the University of Queensland.

About Dementia Demystified Podcast:

Begin your journey to Demystify and Destigmatize dementia in your community and become a fellow advocate for people living with dementia and their families to live well. Dementia Demystified is hosted and created by Tim England who is a Dementia Champion and a leading voice on dementia in Australia.

Being a dementia consultant and educator who De-mystifies and De-stigmatises dementia, Tim advocates for people living with dementia and their families to live well. Dementia is an insidious condition and it tenacles infiltrate all levels of societies, and dementia is a challenging topic to discuss. Fear and stigma are associated with dementia and many actively avoid the subject. There is a great deal of misunderstanding, misinformation and many outdated myths linked to dementia. This podcast series aims to change this by being an information bridge between the scientific community and the public regarding dementia related topics. Being between 5 – 10 minutes in length, each episode targets a single dementia element and uses simple non-complicated terms and language.

If you have a loved one living with dementia. If you want to smash the myths and miss information about dementia. If you desire to help people living with dementia and their families to live well. Then these podcasts are for you.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton welcome Katie Kristofic founder of The Carefullist back as guest to the show.

About Katie Kristofic:

An entrepreneurial spirit, Katie Kristofic has always been drawn to companies and projects with a greater purpose. She founded The Carefullist in 2023, providing an online social community, resources, and support for family caregivers after her caregiving journey ended when her mom passed away from Alzheimer's Disease.

Katie has over 20 years of marketing communications experience, including 15 years in Pharma and Biotech leading teams in strategic and promotional marketing, public relations, and crisis communications management. Katie previously held sales and regional account management positions with medical book and supply distribution companies. She has a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University and a Corporate Communications Certification from Cornell University. In addition to her passion for leveling the caregiving playing field, Katie enjoys comedy, baking, and spending time with her family.

About The Carefullist:

Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. As a matter of fact, that's how The Carefullist began. As the saying goes, when there is a diagnosis there are actually two new patients; the person receiving care and the person giving it.

We share carefully vetted caregiving resources and tips, in addition to personal takes on grief, how that process often starts far before a loved one passes away, and how grief can occur with any life-altering change. Everyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver, as someone else's "person", deserves to have somewhere to turn that makes the journey go just a little bit smoother, feel a little less daunting, and hopefully, a lot less lonely.

We imagine a time when the resources and support family caregivers need are not only at their fingertips, but also found easily and come strongly recommended by trusted Carefullists who have walked this path before.

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."

The topic of this episode is "Seniors and the Holidays" featuring hosts Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton.

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/

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:

Official Website: https://www.lanceaslatton.com

Official Website for All Home Care Matters: https://www.allhomecarematters.com

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome the Caregiving Support Network to the show for a special panel to celebrate caregivers.

This event was proudly sponsored by Ways2Wellness.

About the Caregiving Support Network:

The Caregiving Support Network is an nonprofit ministry that provides support for unpaid family caregivers. The CSN offers practical support so that caregivers can continue caring for their loved ones without sacrificing their health.

About Rebekah Dowhy:

Rebekah is the President of the Caregiving Support Network. After years of caring for her mom, eventually seeing her home to heaven, Rebekah founded the Caregiving Support Network ministry to provide caregivers with prayer-centered community and practical support.

About Sarah Robb:

Sarah Robb, Board President of the Caregiving Support Network, was a full-time caregiver for her late mother, Dannielle, who battled Addison's disease. Drawing from her own experiences of both the hardships and profound moments of caregiving, Sarah is dedicated to supporting other caregivers, honoring her mother's legacy, and sharing her story to uplift others.

About Lauri Thompson:

Lauri is a devoted mother and primary caregiver for her adult daughter, Clarissa, who has cognitive and physical disabilities requiring round-the-clock care. Despite facing her own health challenges, Lauri's unwavering faith in the Lord and her positive attitude shine through as she navigates the complexities of caregiving.

About Cecille Valoria:

Cecille Valoria is a Christian author, blogger, and podcaster. She volunteers with the Caregiving Support Network as a Prayer Partner, giving compassionate emotional and spiritual support by offering a listening ear, encouragement, and prayer to help caregivers feel uplifted and connected on their caregiving journey

About Nichole Zittrisch:

Nichole is a mother of five, including three children with disabilities, and she and her husband, Scott, navigate the complexities of caregiving with unwavering determination. Balancing daily challenges with grace and humor, Nichole often encourages other caregivers in the CSN community. Her commitment to her family demonstrates the profound impact of love in the caregiving journey.

About Rebecca:

Rebecca found the Caregiving Support Network (CSN) through their devotional, "10-Day Journey to Hope". She found hope by connecting with CSN's Christian community and now offers that hope to caregivers by volunteering as a Prayer Partner.

About Ways2Wellness:

Ways 2 Wellness stands as a beacon of hope and innovation in senior care and well-being. Their customizable activity books and digital resources uplift, engage, and empower seniors and caregivers alike. Their dedication to making a positive impact remains unwavering as we look to the future. ​

Connect with the Caregiving Support Network:

Official Website:

ttps://www.caregivingsupportnetwork,org

Connect with Ways2Wellness:

Official Website:

https://www.ways2wellness.health/

Disclosure Notice: Lance A. Slatton (The Senior Care Influencer) is a Brand Ambassador for the Caregiving Support Network.

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton are honored to welcome Crystal Gallo the founder of Innerhive as our guest to the show.

About Innerhive:

The app that supports caregivers with tools, resources, and community!

Innerhive is focused on serving family caregivers who are providing and coordinating care for loved ones at home.

Innerhive is committed to ending the burnout cycle by equipping caregivers with a central place to organize care details, build support networks, access resources, and collaborate with their community. Innerhive is a trusted and transparent environment built to streamline care navigation and make it easy to engage community, so caregivers can advocate for their own wellness, as well as those they care for.

About Crystal Gallo:

Crystal Gallo spent the past 15 years leading product and operation teams for high-growth technology companies. She is a learner at the core and passionate about leveraging technology to solve difficult problems. Inspired by her personal journey as a family caregiver for loved ones navigating dementia and cancer, she founded Innerhive.

Innerhive is committed to transforming how we care for one another and is on a mission to end caregiver burnout.

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 8 - "Finding Resources":

About Katie Kristofic:

An entrepreneurial spirit, Katie Kristofic has always been drawn to companies and projects with a greater purpose. She founded The Carefullist in 2023, providing an online social community, resources, and support for family caregivers after her caregiving journey ended when her mom passed away from Alzheimer's Disease.

Katie has over 20 years of marketing communications experience, including 15 years in Pharma and Biotech leading teams in strategic and promotional marketing, public relations, and crisis communications management. Katie previously held sales and regional account management positions with medical book and supply distribution companies.

She has a BA in Communication Studies from West Chester University and a Corporate Communications Certification from Cornell University. In addition to her passion for leveling the caregiving playing field, Katie enjoys comedy, baking, and spending time with her family.

About the Carefullist:

Caring for a family member is the ultimate act of love. We know, we've been there. It can also be challenging and lonely. We've been there, too. As a matter of fact, that's how The Carefullist began.

As the saying goes, when there is a diagnosis there are actually two new patients; the person receiving care and the person giving it. We share carefully vetted caregiving resources and tips, in addition to personal takes on grief, how that process often starts far before a loved one passes away, and how grief can occur with any life-altering change.

Everyone who finds themselves in the role of caregiver, as someone else's "person", deserves to have somewhere to turn that makes the journey go just a little bit smoother, feel a little less daunting, and hopefully, a lot less lonely.

We imagine a time when the resources and support family caregivers need are not only at their fingertips, but also found easily and come strongly recommended by trusted Carefullists who have walked this path before.

Disclosure: Lance A. Slatton is the brand ambassador for the Carefullist