From Guilt to Good with Jeanette Yates
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From Guilt to Good with Jeanette Yates
Why Family Caregiving Feels So Overwhelming Featuring Lance A. Slatton
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Most families become caregivers before anyone tells them what help exists.
In this episode of From Guilt to Good, Jeanette Yates talks with Lance A. Slatton, host of All Home Care Matters, senior care advocate, author, healthcare professional, and president of AlzAuthors.
Lance shares how caregiving entered his life unexpectedly when his father needed serious medical care after a fall, infection, surgery, and a long recovery. What was supposed to be “a couple of weeks” of support turned into almost three years of caregiving. During that time, Lance realized how little guidance families often receive, even as they move through hospitals, rehab, home healthcare, and veteran care systems.
Together, Jeanette and Lance discuss why caregivers often do not know what resources are available, why asking for help can feel like guilt or failure, and how outside support can actually help family members return to being a spouse, son, daughter, or loved one — not only “the caregiver.”
They also talk about the origin of All Home Care Matters, the role of AlzAuthors in helping families find trusted dementia and Alzheimer’s resources, and the promise and limits of AI and caregiving technology.
This conversation is for any caregiver who feels overwhelmed, under-supported, or unsure where to begin.
In this episode, we talk about:
- Why caregiving often begins unexpectedly
- Why families do not know what help exists
- The guilt many caregivers feel when asking for support
- Why bringing in help is still caregiving
- How healthcare systems can better support family caregivers
- Trusted dementia and Alzheimer’s resources through AlzAuthors
- AI, caregiver technology, and where families need to be careful
- Why caregivers should be recognized as part of the healthcare system
Guest bio
Lance A. Slatton is the host of All Home Care Matters, an award-winning podcast and YouTube channel focused on caregiving, aging, dementia, long-term care, and home care resources. He is known as the Senior Care Influencer, has more than 20 years of experience in healthcare, and serves as president of AlzAuthors, a trusted resource for Alzheimer’s and dementia books and education.
Connect with Lance:
All Home Care Matters
Lance A. Slatton
AlzAuthors
Caregiver Companion AI
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