Conscious Caregiving with L & L - "Seniors and Travel"

Conscious Caregiving with L & L is "Tackling the Tough Conversations."

The topic of this episode is on Seniors & Travelling and features an All-Star Panel.

Jan Dougherty is a nursing expert and leader in dementia care crafting award winning programs to support people living with dementia and their family caregivers. She is founder and president of TravALZ, LLC a company focused on dementia capable travel. Her book entitled, “Travel Well with Dementia: Essential Tips to Enjoy the Journey,” offers the first comprehensive look at supporting travel for people with dementia and their families. Jan is active in creating Dementia Friendly Airports while also certifying professional travel companions to support disabled and older adults to travel with success.

Dave Johnston is a retired pastor who has lived with, worked with, traveled with. and loved seniors up to 100+ years old his entire life.

Laurie Scherrer was diagnosed with Early Onset Alzheimer's & FTD at the age of 55. Unable to continue a professional career she turned her focus towards helping others through their dementia journey. Laurie serves on the Dementia Action Alliance Board of Directors. She is an international speaker and has been featured in many articles and documentaries.

On her website, dementiadaze.com Laurie shares her feelings, challenges, symptoms and adjustments in hopes of encouraging other Persons with Dementia and care partners to explore ways to live beyond dementia. Together with her husband Roy, they work hard trying to identify the obstacles that trigger Laurie’s challenges and symptoms and then figure out what adjustments they can make to overcome the barriers. “We don’t automatically accept that I CAN’T do things anymore, instead we try to figure out HOW I CAN.”

Lynn Smith has been involved with the Sunflower program for the last three years, creating awareness, managing products and distribution, and helping companies implement throughout their organizations. Lynn is also the CMO for The Sourcing Group, the previous North American partner for the Hidden Disabilities program. She is dedicated to making the Sunflower a national symbol for non-visible disabilities throughout the US.


Conscious Caregiving with L & L is proudly hosted by Lori La Bey and Lance A. Slatton.

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Lori La Bey is the host of Alzheimer's Speaks Radio and the Co-Founder of Dementia Map Resource Directory.

Lance A. Slatton is the host of All Home Care Matters and is a Senior Case Manager for Enriched Life Home Care Services.