All Home Care Matters

The Caregiver's Journal is the show where we are sharing the caregiving experiences, stories, and wisdom of family caregivers. Hosted by Denise Brown & Lance A. Slatton of All Home Care Matters Chapter 1 - "Diagnosis Day" In this journal entry, we welcomed Bruce McIntyre and Roberta Carson who shared their experiences from their "Diagnosis Day". Bruce McIntyre: Bruce is the author of Receiving Peace, Thrive Anyway, Parkinson Positive, Graceful Transitions and Resilient Life. He serves as the CEO of the Oklahoma Parkinson’s Alliance. Bruce shares his expert guidance and warm humor with thousands of people each year. As a caregiver for his wife since 2004, Bruce understands the world of chronic illness and caregiving. Roberta Carson: After the death of her teenage son from brain cancer, Roberta started The ZaggoCare System, a nonprofit organization, to provide information and tools to help others better manage illnesses and injuries. Zaggo enables patients and families to become empowered, engaged, effective members of their medical teams to help them receive the best care possible. With an easy-to-use guidebook and organizational tools, the unique, award-winning ZaggoCare System helps patients and families through every step of a healthcare journey. Additionally, the Zaggo blog provides practical information to help patients and family caregivers navigate the medical world. Visit: https://www.thecaregiversjournalpodcast.com

All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton sat down for an in-depth interview with Max Sherman the author of the book "Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts".

Max Sherman, with a notable career in public service and academia, has served as a Texas State Senator, President of West Texas State University, and Dean of the LBJ School of Public Affairs.

His leadership roles also include President of the National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Vice President of the Harry S Truman Scholarship Foundation. Active on several boards, including the Austin Presbyterian Theological Seminary, Sherman is also the author of "Barbara Jordan: Speaking the Truth with Eloquent Thunder".

About "Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair in Four Acts":

Three years since its initial release, Releasing the Butterfly: A Love Affair In Four Acts, authored by former Texas State Senator Max Sherman and his wife, Gene Alice, continues to make a profound impact on individuals and families dealing with Alzheimer's disease. The book, which has been celebrated for its raw and honest depiction of life as a caregiver for someone with Alzheimer's, brings a much-needed focus to the often-overlooked experiences of caregivers.

Since its publication, Releasing the Butterfly has become more than a book; it's evolved into a movement of awareness and empathy for the millions of Alzheimer's caregivers worldwide. It tells the captivating story of Max and Gene Alice, who met as teenagers in a Texas Panhandle jail, forging a bond over shared interests in literature and the arts. Raised in humble, blue-collar families, their relationship matured in the 1950s, evolving into a partnership of mutual respect and equality. This decades-long love story, rooted in a strong foundation of education and faith, faces its greatest challenge when Gene Alice is diagnosed with Alzheimer's.

The narrative beautifully captures their enduring love and resilience, showing how deep bonds can withstand even the most heartrending trials. The book has received acclaim from healthcare professionals, Alzheimer's advocacy groups, and readers alike. It has sparked conversations about the critical role of caregivers in the journey of Alzheimer's, leading to greater recognition and resources for those in this challenging role.

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All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome back, Marianne Sciucco R.N. the Co-Founder of AlzAuthors to talk about an important event that they will be hosting on June, 7th.

This event is virtual and is free for all who wish to attend. Caring for a father with a dementia diagnosis brings to caregiving its own special set of circumstances and considerations. In this AlzAuthors Live!

There will be a Virtual Q&A where the speakers will explore these changes and challenges.

The four speakers that will be featured are:

Andrea Couture: Author of "Embracing What Remains" (A Memoir)

Irene Olson: Author of "Requiem for the Status Quo (A Novel)

Patti Davis: Author of "The Long Goodbye" and "Floating in the Deep End: How Caregivers Can See Beyond Alzheimer's (Memoirs and Caregiving Guide)

Tanya Ward Goodman: Author of "Leaving Tinkertown" (A Memoir)

Their stories will inspire and empower you on your own dementia journey with your dad. #dementia #authors #alzheimers Event Details The event is on Tuesday, June 7th at 2 pm EST via Zoom. You will receive the link to the event a day or so before.

The program will be recorded and added to the AlzAuthors YouTube channel. The event is free but donations are welcome.

All Home Care Matters is honored to welcome Mr. John Ederer the founder and CEO of VerifyCare as our guest for an in-depth interview about how VerifyCare is helping to revolutionize the caregiving experience for families and their loved ones.

VerifyCare is a support app for any kind of caregiver. Keep a detailed record of caregiving duties provided for your Care Recipients. Use Tasks to track vitals like heart rate, blood pressure, and much more. Manage medications, organize schedules, view detailed graphs, and coordinate care with family and friends.

Invite others to the Care Team to keep extended family and friends informed about their care. With a caregiver app like VerifyCare, managing care has never been easier!

All Home Care Matters was honored to welcome Lucy Stewart, Associate Curator of Education, Carnegie Museum of Art to share an exciting new program at the museum called "Mindful Museum". The new "Mindful Museum" program is designed for visitors over 55 years old. The “Mindful Museum,” is a suite of accessible programs and activities that expand Carnegie Museum of Art as a destination that nurtures the mind, body, and soul for visitors over 55. Mindful Museum will begin in May 2022 and run through December 2022. The following are the programs that are being offered through the "Mindful Museum":

Art Paths | Wednesdays, all day, May 4 - December 28, 2022; on-site only.

Drop-In Drawing | 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of the month, 9:30 - 11 a.m.; on-site only.

Chair and Wheelchair Yoga | 2nd and 4th Wednesdays of the month, 9:30 - 10:10 a.m.; on-site as well as access to online recordings.

Crash Course Art History Classes | Dates vary by month, 11:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.; on- site as well as access to online recordings.

The Bank: Access to online recordings | Available any time.