Carrying The Vision Forward: AlzAuthors Has Become A Part Of The All Home Care Matters Community By Lance A. Slatton

By Lance A. Slatton

I have the privilege of sharing some news that is both deeply humbling and incredibly exciting for the dementia community: AlzAuthors has found a new home with All Home Care Matters, and I have been entrusted with the honor of serving as the new President of AlzAuthors. As someone who has dedicated my life and work to supporting caregivers, older adults, and families, this moment feels less like a professional milestone and more like a sacred responsibility.

When I first encountered AlzAuthors, I recognized something rare and powerful. This was not just a website, not just a collection of books and links. It was a living, breathing community built from the raw, honest, and courageous stories of people who have walked through Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias. Every title, every blog, every essay represented real lives—adult children caring for parents, spouses watching the love of their life slowly change, individuals facing their own diagnosis and choosing to speak out rather than remain silent. Those stories resonated with me as a son, as a care advocate, and as the host of All Home Care Matters. I saw in AlzAuthors the same heartbeat that drives our work: a fierce determination to make sure no caregiver ever feels alone.

When the founders of AlzAuthors (Marianne Sciucco, Jean Lee, and Vicki Tapia) approached me about the possibility of transitioning this extraordinary initiative under the umbrella of All Home Care Matters, I felt a mixture of awe, gratitude, and weighty responsibility. These founders—caregivers and authors themselves—did something remarkable. They took their private grief, their confusion, their trial-and-error journey through dementia care, and transformed it into a beacon for others. They built a curated collection of hundreds of books and resources, all grounded in lived experience. They created a safe, compassionate space where people can find themselves in someone else’s story and realize, “It’s not just me. I’m not the only one going through this.”

To be asked to carry that forward is not something I take lightly.

AlzAuthors stands at the intersection of story and survival. Dementia can be disorienting in every sense—emotionally, practically, spiritually. Families often don’t know where to start. 

They are overwhelmed with medical jargon, unsure of how to navigate the health system, and desperate for guidance that feels real and relatable. That is where AlzAuthors shines. It offers a carefully curated library of books, blogs, and creative works—written by caregivers, clinicians, and people living with dementia—that speak plainly and honestly about what this journey truly looks like. It does not sugarcoat the pain, yet it refuses to let hope be extinguished.

AlzAuthors provides something that information alone can never offer: validation. When a daughter reads about another daughter who had to take away her mother’s car keys, or a husband reads about someone else navigating the heartbreaking behaviors of frontotemporal dementia, they suddenly feel less isolated. The questions that haunt caregivers—“Am I doing enough? Am I doing the right thing? Why does this feel so lonely?”—begin to loosen their grip. Story by story, AlzAuthors gives caregivers permission to feel what they feel, to ask for help, and to keep going even when they are exhausted and afraid.

Over the years, AlzAuthors has transitioned from only a library of books to now also hosting film festivals, podcasts, articles, blogs, and more, all with one common mission – to raise awareness and to ensure nobody ever feels alone.

Now, as AlzAuthors becomes part of All Home Care Matters, my promise is simple: we will honor this legacy with everything we have.

All Home Care Matters was born from a desire to bring clarity, compassion, and practical guidance to caregivers and families everywhere. Through our podcast, videos, and resources, we have always tried to stand in that space between the clinical and the personal—between what the textbooks say and what the kitchen table feels like at midnight when a loved one is wandering or agitated or afraid. Bringing AlzAuthors into this mission is not a merger of brands; it is a deepening of purpose.

As President of AlzAuthors, I feel both the weight and the privilege of this role every single day. This is not a title of status for me; it is a statement of trust. The founders, the over 400 authors, and the countless caregivers who rely on this community are effectively placing a piece of their hearts into my hands. I do not take that lightly. With this new responsibility, I wake up each morning asking one question: “How can we serve better today?” That question guides our decisions, our partnerships, our content, and our long-term vision.

The future of AlzAuthors under All Home Care Matters is, in a word, expansive. I see a future where these powerful stories reach more people in more formats and in more places than ever before. I see AlzAuthors’ books featured in support groups, clinics, community centers, and faith communities. I see clinicians recommending AlzAuthors as a trusted companion for families newly facing a diagnosis. I see digital collections tailored to specific needs—young-onset dementia, Lewy body dementia, frontotemporal dementia, early-stage voices, end-of-life journeys—so that families can find exactly what speaks to their situation.

I envision new ways to uplift the authors themselves. These are people who poured their souls onto the page, often reliving painful memories so that someone else might suffer a little less. They deserve to be celebrated, amplified, and supported. Under this new chapter, we will work tirelessly to create opportunities for these authors to share their work on podcasts, panels, livestreams, and events. We will explore collaborations, reading series, and thematic campaigns that highlight the diverse experiences within the dementia community. We will remind the world that dementia is not a single story, but a tapestry of stories—and every thread matters.

For family caregivers, my commitment is that AlzAuthors will remain a place where you can come as you are: exhausted, hopeful, angry, confused, determined, heartbroken, or all of the above. We will continue to curate resources that respect your time and your emotional bandwidth. We know that some days you want a deep, reflective memoir, and other days you just need a short, practical guide. We know that some days you feel strong enough to face the hard truths, and other days you need reassurance that you are doing the best you can with what you have. We will keep those realities at the center of everything we do.

To the broader dementia community—people living with dementia, caregivers, professionals, advocates—I want you to know that this transition is not about changing what AlzAuthors is at its core. It is about giving it the support, infrastructure, and visibility it needs to flourish in the years ahead. The heart of AlzAuthors will remain the same: stories, compassion, honesty, and hope. What will change is the scale at which we can share those gifts with the world.

Personally, stepping into the role of President of AlzAuthors feels like the culmination of many chapters of my own journey in senior care. I did not arrive here by accident. Every conversation with a caregiver, every episode we have produced at All Home Care Matters, every story shared with us has prepared me for this moment. I feel a profound reverence for the trust being placed in our team and in me. I see this not as a position to be held, but as a mission to be lived.

We are entering a powerful new era for AlzAuthors—one where the wisdom of hundreds of authors will be amplified through the platforms and reach of All Home Care Matters. One where caregivers searching late at night for answers will have a better chance of finding the exact story they need. One where the dementia community, too often overlooked or misunderstood, will see its experiences reflected back with dignity and depth.

To everyone who has built, supported, written for, or leaned on AlzAuthors: thank you. Your courage and vision created something truly extraordinary. I am committed to safeguarding that legacy, nurturing it, and helping it grow. 

Together, we will carry AlzAuthors into the future—stronger, louder, more visible, and more impactful than ever before. And we will do it for every author, every caregiver, every person living with dementia, and every family that needs to hear, in some form, the words that have always been at the heart of this community:

You are not alone.

Lance A. Slatton, CSCM, is a healthcare professional with over 18 years in the healthcare industry. Lance is a senior case manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services in Livonia, MI. He is also the host of the podcast All Home Care Matters, a podcast and YouTube channel. By subscribing to All Home Care Matters, you will gain access to a wealth of information and tips that can help you provide the best possible home care for your loved one. Lance also produces and co-hosts three additional shows: Conscious Caregiving with L & L with Lori La Bey; The Caregiver’s Journal with Cindy and Christina Hardin-Weiss; and The Care Advocates with Dr. George Ackerman. Lance writes a monthly column on McKnight’s Home Care website, DailyCaring, and agebuzz. He was named a 50 under 50 for 2023 and was named the Top Healthcare Influencer for 2025. Lance’s new book, The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers’ Guide, is a road map for family caregivers from the start of their caregiving journey to the end, and everything in between. Lance has also recently become the President of AlzAuthors. Lance’s personal website is www.lanceaslatton.com, and he can be reached at [email protected] .