Dementia care changes over time—and so do the ways we can support it. 

In this episode of MedicAlert Matters, Brianne Martin, Operating Director at Cornerstone Caregiving in Barrie, joins Peter to talk about helping families navigate changing care needs while preserving dignity and independence. She also shares how MedicAlert can add a layer of safety and support along the way.

Host Peter Lawrence sits down with MedicAlert Foundation Canada's President & CEO Leslie McGill and Chief Technology Officer Clint Kimchand to explore NAVIVA — MedicAlert’s fall detection device with two-way voice connectivity and GPS location support — and how it's changing the conversation around aging, independence, and safety. 

What happens when first responders arrive on scene and critical information is out of reach? In episode 7 of the MedicAlert Matters Podcast, Peter sits down with Sergeant Ryan Boutin of Kawartha Lakes Police Service to explore the realities of frontline emergency response — and how programs like Connect Protect and the growing partnership between community policing and MedicAlert are improving outcomes for vulnerable individuals, strengthening public safety, and bringing peace of mind to families across Canada.

In Episode 6, host Peter Lawrence sits down with Carol O’Neil from Alzheimer Society Durham to discuss the realities of living with dementia and the challenges caregivers face. Together, they explore how partnerships between organizations like Alzheimer Society Durham and MedicAlert protect vulnerable people, strengthen community response, and bring peace of mind to families across Canada.

In this episode of the MedicAlert Matters Podcast, Peter sits down with Rob Burley, CEO of MedicAlert UK, for an inside look at how the organization is safeguarding lives and inspiring trust. Rob reflects on his journey into the role, the challenges of working within the UK’s public health system, and the impact of life-saving initiatives like the Herbert Protocol for dementia—while sharing his vision for the future of MedicAlert UK. 

On this episode of MedicAlert Matters podcast, host Peter Lawrence hosts a very special episode by sharing inspiring conversations with three incredible Peterborough leaders. It’s a celebration true of your community.

In this episode of MedicAlert Matters, host Peter Lawrence speaks with Carole Steacy, PSAP Manager at Gananoque Police Service and a MedicAlert subscriber. Carole shares how 9-1-1 dispatchers are the crucial first link in emergency response—and how MedicAlert helps them deliver faster, safer care for individuals with medical conditions or special needs.

Parenting a child with autism comes with challenges, but support makes all the difference. Nadine shares Sawyer’s journey and how his MedicAlert ID brings peace of mind.

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Get a first look at MedicAlert Matters, our brand-new podcast that brings you inspiring stories from real people who have experienced the true impact of MedicAlert. In our debut episode, host Peter Lawrence sits down with MedicAlert’s President and CEO, Leslie McGill, who’s also a longtime subscriber. Leslie shares a deeply personal story of how her MedicAlert ID played a crucial role in an emergency. Tune in for Episode 1, as Peter uncovers the voices and stories at the heart of MedicAlert. You won’t want to miss it!