5 Little Known Secrets to Making Your Home More Dementia Friendly

Lori La Bey talks with Tracy Cram Perkins who is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor. She is the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and the host of the Dementia Home Care Show on USA Global TV.

Learn How To Create Dementia Friendly Environments By Expanding  Your Awareness and Making Modifications:
Lighting
Glare
Space and Contrast
Color
Hazardous Items – Rugs, Cords, Appliances
Room Specific – Bathrooms, Kitchens
Control Triggers for Sundowning, Wandering, and Anxiousness



Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/WAoeMJrooHE

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432



Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 



Contact Tracy Cram Perkins

Website tracycramperkins.com

Email tracy@tracycramperkins.com

Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn   @tracycramperkins

X/Twitter   @tracycramperkin



Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

5 Little Known Secrets to Making Your Home More Dementia Friendly
Lori La Bey talks with Tracy Cram Perkins who is a four-time dementia caregiving survivor. She is the author of Dementia Home Care, How to Prepare Before, During, and After, and the host of the Dementia Home Care Show on USA Global TV.
Learn How To Create Dementia Friendly Environments By Expanding  Your Awareness and Making Modifications:
<ol>
<li>Lighting</li>
<li>Glare</li>
<li>Space and Contrast</li>
<li>Color</li>
<li>Hazardous Items – Rugs, Cords, Appliances</li>
<li>Room Specific – Bathrooms, Kitchens</li>
<li>Control Triggers for Sundowning, Wandering, and Anxiousness</li>
</ol>
 
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/WAoeMJrooHE">https://youtu.be/WAoeMJrooHE</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432</a>
 
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3">https://open.spotify.com/show/255okRnEgfCUqXq1NWcrT3 </a>
 
Contact Tracy Cram Perkins
Website   <a href="http://tracycramperkins.com">tracycramperkins.com</a>
Email   <a href="mailto:tracy@tracycramperkins.com">tracy@tracycramperkins.com</a>
Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn   @tracycramperkins
X/Twitter   @tracycramperkin
 
Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio gives voice to all, sharing resources, tools, and products.   Through collaboration & education we are changing dementia care.

Alzheimer's Speaks

The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.

Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration & education, we are changing dementia care.

On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 

Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.

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The Alzheimer’s Speaks show was launched in 2011 and is believed to be the first dementia-specific radio program in the world. The show caters to all types of dementia and caring needs. It has an international audience and has had the honor to be recognized by some of the most renowned names in the world - Oprah, Maria Shriver, AARP, the National Institute for Dementia Education, and Sharecare.
Lori La Bey hosts the show.  Her own mother lived with dementia for 30 years.  Her compassionate heart creates a safe and comfortable environment for her guests to speak honestly and openly as her audience listens in.  Alzheimer's Speaks is about giving voice to all, and sharing resources, tools, and products. Through collaboration &amp; education, we are changing dementia care.
On Alzheimer's Speaks you will hear from those living with a diagnosis of dementia, and their care partners - family, friends, and professionals.  We've had a variety of researchers, and companies who have created a diverse array of products, services, and tools to ease the journey ahead. 
Join us as we educate, raise awareness, and give hope to those living with or serving those that are diagnosed. Bottom line, we believe together we can combine everyday life in the trenches insights, with medical, academic, and research models, to offer more options to live well with dementia.
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5 Little Known Secrets to Making Your Home More Dementia Friendly

Lori La Bey talks with Marianne Sciucco and Lance A. Slatton about some very exciting news. AlzAuthors, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, will be transferring ownership to All Home Care Matters. Listen in and learn more about when this transition is taking place, why, and what you can expect in the near future.

Marianne Sciucco is one of the three founders of AlzAuthors. Jean Lee and Vicki Tapia are the other two founders.  AlzAuthors is a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others.  Each of the ladies is a writer. Marianne is the author of “Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer’s love story,” which has turned into a series. Jean wrote “Alzheimer’s Daughter, a Memoir,” and Vicki wrote “Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia among other books.” 


Lance A. Slatton is known as “The Senior Care Influencer,” 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 the host of the award-winning podcast & YouTube channel All Home Care Matters, which produces a variety of shows.

All Home Care Matters

The Award-Winning All Home Care Matters is the Nation’s Leading Voice in Long-Term Care. 

All Home Care Matters is a multiple award-winning podcast and YouTube show devoted to helping families, caregivers, and their loved ones navigate long-term care issues. All Home Care Matters was the recipient of the Silver Creator Award from Google & YouTube in 2023. This award is only given out to 0.5% of the over 80 million YouTube channels, and it was also the recipient of the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Award of Distinction for Film in Health and Wellness.

All Home Care Matters features renowned experts and difference makers in the field of senior care and beyond. Boasting over 24 million views on YouTube and an average of 65,000 audio downloads, All Home Care Matters has cemented its reputation as the Nation’s Leading Voice in Long-Term Care issues.

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/AuN3MNOJTKk

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/id986940432?i=1000745703859

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KGicm8xDrsYHIFzMgT6HS

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/19/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters

  

CONTACT ALZAUTHORS

Website https://alzauthors.com

Podcast https://alzauthors.co: /podcast WILL BE CHANGING IN THE FUTURE AND CAN BE FOUND UNDER ALL HOME CARE MATTERS PODCAST WHERE ALL OF THEIR SHOW CAN BE FOUND. https://www.youtube.com/@AllHomeCareMatters/

Blueskyhttps://bsky.app/profile/alzauthors.bsky.social

Facebookhttps://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/

Instagram https://www.instagram.com/alzauthors/

LinkedIn  https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzauthors/

Pinteresthttps://ca.pinterest.com/alzauthors/

Twitter/X  https://x.com/alzauthors

 

CONTACT MARIANNE SCIUCCO

Emailmariannesciucco@gmail.com

Website https://mariannesciucco.com

Facebook https://www.facebook.com/marianne.sciucco.1

Instagram  https://www.instagram.com/mariannesciucco/

LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-sciucco/

Bluesky https://bsky.app/profile/mariannesciucco.bsky.social

Threads https://www.threads.net/@mariannesciucco

Book page  https://books2read.com/ap/nBgaK8/Marianne-Sciucco

 

CONTACT LANCE A. SLATTON and All Home Care Matters

Link to Personal Website:  https://www.lanceaslatton.com

Link to Lance’s Book:

https://www.amazon.com/Matters-Official-Family-Caregivers-Guide/dp/1456646583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=350ZIR2IA66ER&dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iHvBEpxugDi5gHxhCP5yD9CHkPEowDpQWOLdQJsFfJRQva6713cdiNPtqf00DzKPK15N4lPPrCIeHIkAF-cmRKi9PMsJa7OxYLLOuup3zYndB5kJN6wA2YsE9AUpcOtVOD93yEA40PvZJSILyc29dfzvohe_pWcMDJD3eh300kl911Rf3uOuTkZBqd0aNqzugjpIr2RWNDeqJ3OnaOy8ZRRKlV28cYkF7yslFl4Z4e4.s01nxtWFHUg9SoHS0jQHIQEoxVysno30VbYnPZIUHW4&dib_tag=se&keywords=all+home+care+matters+book&qid=1711726689&sprefix=all+home+care+matters+book%2Caps%2C375&sr=8-1

All Home Care Matters Website

https://www.allhomecarematters.com

LinkedIn:

https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allhomecarematters/

YouTube: 

https://www.youtube.com/c/AllHomeCareMatters

Apple Podcast:

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-home-care-matters/id1513502341

Facebook:

https://www.facebook.com/AllHomeCareMatters

Instagram:

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Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

 

Lori La Bey talks with Marianne Sciucco and Lance A. Slatton about some very exciting news. AlzAuthors, which just celebrated its 10th anniversary, will be transferring ownership to All Home Care Matters. Listen in and learn more about when this transition is taking place, why, and what you can expect in the near future.
Marianne Sciucco is one of the three founders of AlzAuthors. Jean Lee and Vicki Tapia are the other two founders.&nbsp; AlzAuthors is a global community of authors writing about Alzheimer's and dementia from personal experience to light the way for others. &nbsp;Each of the ladies is a writer. Marianne is the author of &ldquo;Blue Hydrangeas, an Alzheimer&rsquo;s love story,&rdquo; which has turned into a series. Jean wrote &ldquo;Alzheimer&rsquo;s Daughter, a Memoir,&rdquo; and Vicki wrote &ldquo;Somebody Stole My Iron: A Family Memoir of Dementia among other books.&rdquo;&nbsp;
 Lance A. Slatton is known as &ldquo;The Senior Care Influencer,&rdquo; 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 the host of the award-winning podcast &amp; YouTube channel All Home Care Matters, which produces a variety of shows.
All Home Care Matters
The Award-Winning All Home Care Matters is the Nation&rsquo;s Leading Voice in Long-Term Care. 
All Home Care Matters is a multiple award-winning podcast and YouTube show devoted to helping families, caregivers, and their loved ones navigate long-term care issues. All Home Care Matters was the recipient of the Silver Creator Award from Google &amp; YouTube in 2023. This award is only given out to 0.5% of the over 80 million YouTube channels, and it was also the recipient of the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts Award of Distinction for Film in Health and Wellness.
All Home Care Matters features renowned experts and difference makers in the field of senior care and beyond. Boasting over 24 million views on YouTube and an average of 65,000 audio downloads, All Home Care Matters has cemented its reputation as the Nation&rsquo;s Leading Voice in Long-Term Care issues.
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/</a>
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/AuN3MNOJTKk">https://youtu.be/AuN3MNOJTKk</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/id986940432?i=1000745703859">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters/id986940432?i=1000745703859</a>
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KGicm8xDrsYHIFzMgT6HS">https://open.spotify.com/episode/5KGicm8xDrsYHIFzMgT6HS</a>
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/19/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/19/alzauthors-finds-a-new-home-at-all-home-care-matters</a>
&nbsp;&nbsp;
CONTACT ALZAUTHORS
Website&nbsp;<a href="https://alzauthors.com/">https://alzauthors.com</a>
Podcast&nbsp;<a href="https://alzauthors.com/podcast">https://alzauthors.co:&nbsp;/podcast</a> WILL BE CHANGING IN THE FUTURE AND CAN BE FOUND UNDER ALL HOME CARE MATTERS PODCAST WHERE ALL OF THEIR SHOW CAN BE FOUND. <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@AllHomeCareMatters/">https://www.youtube.com/@AllHomeCareMatters/</a>
Bluesky <a href="https://bsky.app/profile/alzauthors.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/alzauthors.bsky.social</a>
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/">Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/">https://www.facebook.com/AlzAuthors/</a>
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/alzauthors/">Instagram</a><a href="%20https:/www.instagram.com/alzauthors/"> https://www.instagram.com/alzauthors/</a>
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzauthors/">LinkedIn</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzauthors/">https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzauthors/</a>
<a href="https://ca.pinterest.com/alzauthors/">Pinterest</a> <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/company/alzauthors/">https://ca.pinterest.com/alzauthors/</a>
<a href="https://x.com/alzauthors">Twitter/X</a>&nbsp; <a href="https://x.com/alzauthors">https://x.com/alzauthors</a>
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CONTACT MARIANNE SCIUCCO
Email <a href="mailto:mariannesciucco@gmail.com">mariannesciucco@gmail.com</a>
Website&nbsp;<a href="https://mariannesciucco.com/">https://mariannesciucco.com</a>
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Instagram &nbsp;<a href="https://www.instagram.com/mariannesciucco/">https://www.instagram.com/mariannesciucco/</a>
LinkedIn&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-sciucco/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/marianne-sciucco/</a>
Bluesky&nbsp;<a href="https://bsky.app/profile/mariannesciucco.bsky.social">https://bsky.app/profile/mariannesciucco.bsky.social</a>
Threads&nbsp;<a href="https://www.threads.net/@mariannesciucco">https://www.threads.net/@mariannesciucco</a>
Book page&nbsp; <a href="https://books2read.com/ap/nBgaK8/Marianne-Sciucco">https://books2read.com/ap/nBgaK8/Marianne-Sciucco</a>
&nbsp;
CONTACT LANCE A. SLATTON and All Home Care Matters
Link to Personal Website:&nbsp; <a href="https://www.lanceaslatton.com">https://www.lanceaslatton.com</a>
Link to Lance&rsquo;s Book:
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/Matters-Official-Family-Caregivers-Guide/dp/1456646583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=350ZIR2IA66ER&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iHvBEpxugDi5gHxhCP5yD9CHkPEowDpQWOLdQJsFfJRQva6713cdiNPtqf00DzKPK15N4lPPrCIeHIkAF-cmRKi9PMsJa7OxYLLOuup3zYndB5kJN6wA2YsE9AUpcOtVOD93yEA40PvZJSILyc29dfzvohe_pWcMDJD3eh300kl911Rf3uOuTkZBqd0aNqzugjpIr2RWNDeqJ3OnaOy8ZRRKlV28cYkF7yslFl4Z4e4.s01nxtWFHUg9SoHS0jQHIQEoxVysno30VbYnPZIUHW4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=all+home+care+matters+book&amp;qid=1711726689&amp;sprefix=all+home+care+matters+book%2Caps%2C375&amp;sr=8-1">https://www.amazon.com/Matters-Official-Family-Caregivers-Guide/dp/1456646583/ref=sr_1_1?crid=350ZIR2IA66ER&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.iHvBEpxugDi5gHxhCP5yD9CHkPEowDpQWOLdQJsFfJRQva6713cdiNPtqf00DzKPK15N4lPPrCIeHIkAF-cmRKi9PMsJa7OxYLLOuup3zYndB5kJN6wA2YsE9AUpcOtVOD93yEA40PvZJSILyc29dfzvohe_pWcMDJD3eh300kl911Rf3uOuTkZBqd0aNqzugjpIr2RWNDeqJ3OnaOy8ZRRKlV28cYkF7yslFl4Z4e4.s01nxtWFHUg9SoHS0jQHIQEoxVysno30VbYnPZIUHW4&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=all+home+care+matters+book&amp;qid=1711726689&amp;sprefix=all+home+care+matters+book%2Caps%2C375&amp;sr=8-1</a>
All Home Care Matters Website
<a href="https://www.allhomecarematters.com">https://www.allhomecarematters.com</a>
LinkedIn:
<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allhomecarematters/">https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/allhomecarematters/</a>
YouTube: 
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/c/AllHomeCareMatters">https://www.youtube.com/c/AllHomeCareMatters</a>
Apple Podcast:
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-home-care-matters/id1513502341">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/all-home-care-matters/id1513502341</a>
Facebook:
<a href="https://www.facebook.com/AllHomeCareMatters">https://www.facebook.com/AllHomeCareMatters</a>
Instagram:
<a href="https://www.instagram.com/allhomecarematters/">https://www.instagram.com/allhomecarematters/</a>
Twitter:
<a href="https://twitter.com/allhcms">https://twitter.com/allhcms</a>
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
&nbsp;

AlzAuthors Finds a New Home at All Home Care Matters    

The Cheryl Hauser Effect: Alzheimer's Through a Family's Eyes 

Lori La Bey talks with Wendy Longacre Brown, a certified end-of-life doula who is one of the founding members of the Minnesota Death Collaborative. She has supported clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worked alongside her mother through VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking), and brings decades of experience as a video and film producer in corporate and advertising settings.  

Sarah Longacre is Wendy’s sister and is a certified birth doula, entrepreneur, and community connector. She founded Blooma, a pioneering pre- and postnatal yoga and education studio, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her leadership in childbirth education. 



LEARN:


How do families typically make decisions about end of life, and what does that look like?
When should palliative and hospice services be considered?
That is a Death Doula or End-of-Life Doula
What is VSED, and how does it work?
Is VSED combined with hospice or Death Doulas?
How do people educate themselves about VSED to be able to evaluate if the concept is right for them?
How can family, friends, and professionals help provide dignity to the person they are caring for at the end of life?



 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices/

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/2dhwz8d_44Y

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-through-a-familys-eyes/id986940432?i=1000745110455

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MEyJTMSmiOPHYGtqb0Cmo

 

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

 

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/13/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimer-apos-s-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices

 

Contact Information

Websites  

Film  https://www.cherylhauser.com

Wendy  https://www.mychemin.com

Email  wendy@mychemin.com

Instagram/FB accounts 

@cherylhausereffect 

@chemindoula 

 

Contact Lori La Beywith questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

The Cheryl Hauser Effect: Alzheimer's Through a Family's Eyes&nbsp;
Lori La Bey talks with Wendy Longacre Brown, a certified end-of-life doula who is one of the founding members of the Minnesota Death Collaborative. She has supported clients in Minnesota and Wisconsin, worked alongside her mother through VSED (Voluntary Stopping Eating and Drinking), and brings decades of experience as a video and film producer in corporate and advertising settings. &nbsp;
Sarah Longacre is Wendy&rsquo;s sister and is a certified birth doula, entrepreneur, and community connector. She founded Blooma, a pioneering pre- and postnatal yoga and education studio, and has been recognized with multiple awards for her leadership in childbirth education.&nbsp;

LEARN:
 
<ol>
<li>How do families typically make decisions about end of life, and what does that look like?</li>

<li>When should palliative and hospice services be considered?</li>

<li>That is a Death Doula or End-of-Life Doula</li>

<li>What is VSED, and how does it work?</li>

<li>Is VSED combined with hospice or Death Doulas?</li>

<li>How do people educate themselves about VSED to be able to evaluate if the concept is right for them?</li>

<li>How can family, friends, and professionals help provide dignity to the person they are caring for at the end of life?</li>
</ol>

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Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices/</a>
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Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/2dhwz8d_44Y">https://youtu.be/2dhwz8d_44Y</a>
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Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-through-a-familys-eyes/id986940432?i=1000745110455">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimers-through-a-familys-eyes/id986940432?i=1000745110455</a>
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Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MEyJTMSmiOPHYGtqb0Cmo">https://open.spotify.com/episode/3MEyJTMSmiOPHYGtqb0Cmo</a>
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Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/13/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimer-apos-s-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/13/the-cheryl-hauser-effect-alzheimer-apos-s-autonomy-and-end-of-life-choices</a>
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Contact Information
Websites &nbsp;
Film &nbsp;<a href="https://www.cherylhauser.com">https://www.cherylhauser.com</a>
Wendy&nbsp; <a href="https://www.mychemin.com">https://www.mychemin.com</a>
Email&nbsp; <a href="mailto:wendy@mychemin.com">wendy@mychemin.com</a>
Instagram/FB accounts 
@cherylhausereffect 
@chemindoula 
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Contact <a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com?subject=I%20hear%20you%20on%20Alzheimer's%20Speaks%20Radio">Lori La Bey</a> with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

The Cheryl Hauser Effect: Alzheimer's Through a Family's Eyes 

Dementia Isn’t Something You Fix — It’s Something You Face
Lori La Bey talks with Glenna Hecht, a speaker, consultant, and the author of How Old Are You Today? Dementia, A Mother, A Daughter, and The Game That Transformed Their Lives. As a daughter who refused to let dementia erase her mother, Glenna wrote her book to help others stay connected when memory fades. Glenna has led HR for iconic brands, but still says her toughest and most meaningful role was as a caregiver.

Learn:
The difference between fixing and facing dementia
The art of care
The rules of care
What time travel have to do with dementia
How does the game/tool “How old are you today” work?
How to deal with guilt, grief, and confusion
How heartbreak and humor can work together to maintain sanity

 

Alzheimer’s Speaks Blog Post

https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/g/

 

Watch the Video Interview Below

https://youtu.be/14bh8I_yXDo

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Apple Podcast

https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/id986940432?i=1000743926599

 

Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer’s Speaks on Spotify

https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q3rAMnJOR5PI4EQk7YsFl

 

Other Podcasts

https://pod.link/986940432

 

Dementia Map

https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/8/dementia-isn-8217-t-something-you-fix-8212-it-8217-s-something-you-face

 

Contact Glenna Hecht

Website  https://howoldareyoutoday.com/

Facebook  facebook.com/howoldareyoutoday 
LinkedIn  linkedin.com/in/glennahecht
Instagram  @howoldareyoutodaybook

Purchase Glenna's Book

 

ContactLori La Bey with questions or branding needs at https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/

Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.

Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.

 

Dementia Isn&rsquo;t Something You Fix &mdash; It&rsquo;s Something You Face Lori La Bey talks with Glenna Hecht, a speaker, consultant, and the author of How Old Are You Today? Dementia, A Mother, A Daughter, and The Game That Transformed Their Lives. As a daughter who refused to let dementia erase her mother, Glenna wrote her book to help others stay connected when memory fades. Glenna has led HR for iconic brands, but still says her toughest and most meaningful role was as a caregiver.
Learn:
<ol>
<li>The difference between fixing and facing dementia</li>
<li>The art of care</li>
<li>The rules of care</li>
<li>What time travel have to do with dementia</li>
<li>How does the game/tool &ldquo;How old are you today&rdquo; work?</li>
<li>How to deal with guilt, grief, and confusion</li>
<li>How heartbreak and humor can work together to maintain sanity</li>
</ol>
&nbsp;
Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks Blog Post
<a href="https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/">https://alzheimersspeaks.com/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/g/</a>
&nbsp;
Watch the Video Interview Below
<a href="https://youtu.be/14bh8I_yXDo">https://youtu.be/14bh8I_yXDo</a> 
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Apple Podcast
<a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/alzheimers-speaks/id986940432">https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dementia-isnt-something-you-fix-its-something-you-face/id986940432?i=1000743926599</a>
&nbsp;
Listen and Subscribe to Alzheimer&rsquo;s Speaks on Spotify
<a href="https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q3rAMnJOR5PI4EQk7YsFl">https://open.spotify.com/episode/4q3rAMnJOR5PI4EQk7YsFl</a>
&nbsp;
Other Podcasts
<a href="https://pod.link/986940432">https://pod.link/986940432</a>
&nbsp;
Dementia Map
<a href="https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/8/dementia-isn-8217-t-something-you-fix-8212-it-8217-s-something-you-face">https://dementiamap.com/events/#!event/2026/1/8/dementia-isn-8217-t-something-you-fix-8212-it-8217-s-something-you-face</a>
&nbsp;
Contact&nbsp;Glenna Hecht
Website &nbsp;<a href="https://howoldareyoutoday.com/">https://howoldareyoutoday.com/</a>
Facebook&nbsp; facebook.com/howoldareyoutoday LinkedIn &nbsp;linkedin.com/in/glennahecht Instagram &nbsp;@howoldareyoutodaybook
<a href="https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FQ49H1DC/ref=sr_1_4?crid=1CG0SQZ7EFRCU&amp;dib=eyJ2IjoiMSJ9.tC61jfAgtfNwl8Zofax3rHxNJC5XFXaYcyGh39w2Eu7QxV0OS1G1G1NXl_aIvarkcEvFZt1lva-4qocKTIOOjxNJPcnj20JrY0-gL4nokavLOc4Od2Bw6CptRj1Tu4_sjqlUUMbT1PODg-dcwPY8e2CASRKlKPoof5klBw0MOJJ85Z7EXYbbScHaSsFTnrL0P5hC-4f_4c1xaUuT0aSStmRjDlQeg-Irrux2XxOMrSE.Zz8nibk89mCS4-Zz7jC9pXtkWGJtPoIYn1WhZYCuSYA&amp;dib_tag=se&amp;keywords=how+old+are+you+today&amp;qid=1757268590&amp;sprefix=how+old+are+you+today%2Caps%2C162&amp;sr=8-4">Purchase Glenna's Book</a>
&nbsp;
Contact<a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com"> </a><a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com">Lori La Bey </a><a href="mailto:Radio@AlzheimersSpeaks.com"></a>with questions or branding needs at <a href="https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/">https://www.alzheimersspeaks.com/</a>
Alzheimer's Speaks Radio - Shifting dementia care from crisis to comfort around the world one episode at a time by raising all voices and delivering sound news, not just sound bites, since 2011.
Alzheimer's Speaks is part of the Senior Resource Podcast Network.
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