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Start the Conversation with The Long Hello Series

You’ve probably heard of the long goodbye — the slow journey that can come with aging and decline. The Long Hello shifts the focus to what comes before. This series equips families, caregivers, and professionals with the tools, awareness, and community to show up earlier, support smarter, and stay connected through every stage — not just the final ones

Session 5: Walking the Dementia Journey Together: Real Lessons for Families, Caregivers, and Providers

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Tuesday, Jan 20th at 12:00 PM EST

In this Long Hello session, Lance A. Slatton, home care owner and host of the All Home Care Matters podcast, shares hard-earned lessons from years of walking alongside families facing dementia and Alzheimer’s.

Drawing from real experiences in the field, Lance explores how these diagnoses change not only memory but also relationships, routines, and the rhythm of daily life. He’ll share practical strategies to reduce frustration, strengthen trust, and bring more empathy into every interaction, whether you’re a professional caregiver, family member, or provider.

You’ll leave with insights that turn the overwhelming moments into manageable ones and remind us that even in the hardest days of dementia care, connection still matters most.

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Meet Lance

Lance A. Slatton, CSCM, is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services and the host of All Home Care Matters, one of the nation’s leading podcasts on long-term care. With over 20 years in the healthcare industry, Lance has become a trusted voice for families and caregivers navigating the challenges of aging and dementia.

Known as “The Senior Care Influencer,” Lance is an award-winning author, columnist, and advocate whose work spans McKnight’s Home Care News, DailyCaring.com, and AgeBuzz. His show All Home Care Matters has earned over 24 million views, the YouTube Silver Creator Award, and recognition from the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts. Through his writing, podcasts, and speaking, Lance continues to elevate the conversation around compassionate, informed, and connected care.


Learn more about Lance:
Visit his personal website
Connect with Lance on LinkedIn
Listen to the Podcast, All Home Care Matters
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Session 5: Walking the Dementia Journey Together: Real Lessons for Families, Caregivers, and Providers

Session 5 of The Long Hello Webinar Series 

Key Takeaways

  •   Understand the everyday challenges families face when caring for a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s. 
  • Learn strategies for reducing stress and frustration for both caregivers and clients. 
  • Explore practical tools to improve communication and build stronger relationships in care. 
  • Walk away with real-world insights from a home care owner who has supported many families on this journey.


 

 

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Session 4: Ensuring Dementia Caregivers Never Have to Google Again

Session 4 of The Long Hello Webinar Series 

Key Takeaways

  • What the CMS GUIDE program offers and who qualifies 
  • How to access GUIDE services for patients, families, and caregivers
  • Tools and tech that foster connection, preserve memories, and ease caregiver guilt 
  • How dedicated nursing support and caregiver training reduce burden and improve outcomes 
  • A curated, ready-to-share resource list for dementia caregivers

 

 

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Session 3: Cards on the Table: Dementia Conversations Made Easier

Session 3 of The Long Hello Webinar Series 

Key Takeaways

  • Hands-on experience using The Dementia Deck
  • Insightful conversation prompts to guide meaningful dialogue
  • Tools and resources for documenting your preferences

 

 

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Emotional Intelligence in Action: Creating Sensory That Reduce Stress and Spark Joy

Session 2 of The Long Hello Webinar Series 

Key Takeaways

  • Understand how sensory input shapes emotions in daily care.
  • Learn to recognize and respond to sensory triggers using emotional intelligence.
  • Explore how environment impacts both caregivers and clients.
  • Apply these insights to create personalized care plans that improve outcomes, staff morale, and family confidence.

 

 

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What About You?

Session 1 of The Long Hello Webinar Series

Author and speaker Dayna Steele shares her candid, often funny story of supporting a loved one with dementia—while learning to care for herself. Through wit, wisdom, and practical advice, she offers humor, hope, and actionable tools to help you prioritize your well-being, prepare for the future, and stay committed to yourself.

 

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