In an industry too often driven by clinical detachment and bureaucratic delay, Lance A. Slatton has emerged as a transformative figure—an advocate, educator, innovator, and, most importantly, a voice for the countless families navigating the emotional maze of senior care. Known nationally as “The Senior Care Influencer,” Slatton embodies a rare balance of hands-on experience and public impact, redefining what it means to serve with both head and heart.

With over two decades of service, including more than 13 years as Senior Case Manager at Enriched Life Home Care Services (ELHCS)—Michigan’s top-rated home care provider, Slatton’s influence is felt across living rooms, digital airwaves, and boardroom discussions alike. But his journey didn’t begin on a stage or behind a microphone. It started beside a hospital bed, caring for his grandmother and later his father—moments that reshaped his future and ignited a mission to humanize senior care for all.

“We’re not going in to take over and take charge; we’re there to help support you, not to control, dictate, or tell you what to do,” he says.

From the Frontlines to the Front Page

Before the accolades and influence, there was daily work—intimate, often heavy, but always personal. Through his role at ELHCS, Slatton became acutely aware of the emotional and logistical burdens families face when navigating long-term care. His approach has always been client-centered and reality-based: listen first, customize care, and never lose sight of humanity in the process.

“The care plan is just like reading the back of the book for the first time,” he reflects. “You have to actually read the book to know all the specifics and details.”

This intuitive understanding of care as both a science and an art gave rise to a philosophy that would later power an entire media platform. In 2020—amid the chaos of a global pandemic—Slatton launched All Home Care Matters, a podcast and YouTube show that now stands as one of the most trusted educational platforms in senior care.

The show was born from a simple but profound realization: families weren’t just struggling with care logistics—they were suffering from a lack of clear, compassionate guidance. With in-person visits restricted and caregivers isolated, Slatton’s voice became a lifeline.

“I created All Home Care Matters to demystify care options and connect families to the truth. To provide support not just as a professional, but as someone who’s been there.”

Since its launch, the platform has grown into a trusted library of more than 500 episodes—featuring expert interviews, caregiver stories, and collaborations with leading organizations. Recognized by the Academy of Interactive Visual Arts, Slatton’s unique blend of storytelling and analysis offers something rare in the caregiving space: comfort anchored in clarity.

The Heart of Enriched Life

Behind Slatton’s public work lies an operational excellence that’s helped Enriched Life Home Care Services remain Michigan’s #1 home care provider for six consecutive years. This is no coincidence. The organization’s enduring success is deeply tied to the core values Slatton has championed: comfort, affection, reassurance, integrity, nurture, and generosity.

Each value finds expression in the day-to-day, from the structure of care plans to the emotional tenor of client interactions. His leadership is marked by a refusal to treat care as transactional. Instead, it is relational—built on trust, humility, and an insistence on dignity for all.

“If we all work as a team to help others, then we all win,” he notes.

This culture extends beyond clients to caregivers themselves. Slatton is a fierce advocate for caregiver empowerment—ensuring professional training, emotional support, and continuous learning are embedded in ELHCS operations. In his view, caregivers are not just employees; they are partners on purpose.

The Digital Advocate

Where others saw crisis during the COVID era, Slatton saw an opportunity to expand the circle of care. His move into digital media was not a brand pivot—it was a natural evolution of his mission. By harnessing the accessibility of podcasts and YouTube, he reached caregivers across demographics and geographies, turning personal struggle into communal strength.

Today, his media work under All Home Care Matters bridges the gap between families and professionals, offering content that is informative, affirming, and deeply human. And this work has earned more than views—it has earned trust.

From recognizing the hidden labor of unpaid caregivers to spotlighting dementia-friendly resources, Slatton’s platform is designed to educate, validate, and empower.

“Doing things for the right reasons and with the right motivations is what ultimately creates the biggest impact.”

Strategic Advocacy Through Collaboration

As the digital footprint of All Home Care Matters expanded, so too did Slatton’s opportunities to forge strategic partnerships that align with his mission: to ease the caregiving journey for families and professionals alike. But these weren’t vanity collaborations—they were purpose-built alliances with organizations solving real-world problems in senior care.

Among them is Innerhive, an app designed to centralize caregiver resources and information. As their Brand Ambassador, Slatton helps bring intuitive tech tools to overwhelmed caregivers looking for clarity in a fragmented system. Similarly, his collaboration with QuickChange Wrap addresses a commonly neglected issue in male incontinence care—helping caregivers save time, maintain hygiene, and protect the dignity of care recipients.

“Caregiving is filled with small challenges that, when compounded, become overwhelming,” he notes. “These partnerships aren’t about promotion—they’re about providing real solutions.”

His involvement with Activity Connection and Ways 2 Wellness reflects this same ethos: reduce caregiver stress, stimulate cognitive health for seniors, and combat loneliness—a trifecta of goals that serve both the head and the heart. Whether it’s through enrichment activities or therapeutic music programs with Bridgetown Music Therapy, Slatton is actively reshaping what quality of life means for seniors living at home.

And when he partnered with Memory Lane Games, a reminiscence-based engagement app for people with Alzheimer’s and dementia, he elevated another critical aspect of caregiving: joy. In his words, “Care isn’t just about managing decline—it’s about celebrating connection, every step of the way.”

The Global Face of Dementia Advocacy

Slatton’s impact isn’t confined to American households. As U.S. Ambassador for the Global Purple Angel Dementia Campaign, his work carries international weight. The campaign, active in over 70 countries, focuses on building dementia-friendly communities—from retail stores to emergency services, to classrooms and public offices.

Through Purple Angel, Slatton helps implement grassroots education that empowers local businesses and public organizations to be more inclusive and compassionate toward those living with dementia.

He also integrates this advocacy into his media platform—producing episodes on dementia awareness, partnering with initiatives like Songs & Smiles, and championing Memory Cafes where caregivers and their loved ones can interact in low-stress, understanding environments.

This dual-channel approach—community action supported by global education—cements Slatton’s place as not just a commentator on senior care, but a frontline catalyst for change.

Operational Mastery, Media Vision

For many leaders, wearing multiple hats can dilute focus. For Slatton, it’s a form of operational synergy. His roles as Senior Case Manager, host, author, mentor, and brand ambassador are not separate lanes—they are branches of a unified mission.

He is as meticulous in running Enriched Life Home Care Services as he is in structuring an episode of his award-winning show. This duality—one part practitioner, one part visionary—enables a feedback loop few leaders enjoy. What he learns in the field, he broadcasts. What he hears from his audience, he brings back to the bedside.

“Everything I do is in service to improving how we support seniors and their families.”

This seamless blending of leadership and content creation is a model now being studied by others in the healthcare and advocacy space. It’s no surprise that in 2023, he was named to the “50 Under 50” list, and in 2024 honored as a Top Influencer in Healthcare and Advocacy—accolades that speak less to celebrity and more to earned trust.

Storytelling With Purpose

In the saturated world of content, what makes All Home Care Matters resonate? The answer lies in how Slatton tells stories.

Episodes are carefully crafted to balance emotional gravity with practical advice. His multi-show suite—featuring Conscious Caregiving, The Caregiver’s Journal, and The Care Advocates—delivers programming that’s as healing as it is helpful.

Each format serves a different purpose. The Caregiver’s Journal showcases firsthand experiences, raw and unfiltered, letting family members share their caregiving journeys. In contrast, The Care Advocates centers experts, authors, and innovators offering clinical insights or policy perspectives.

Slatton’s approach is never formulaic, but always strategic:

• Emotional storytelling helps normalize feelings of fear, frustration, and grief.
• Expert interviews provide listeners with actionable solutions and validation.

“There is no one-size-fits-all in caregiving. We honor the individuality of each story, each struggle, each triumph.”

This model has turned All Home Care Matters into a community, not just a content hub, making Slatton’s media footprint as valuable as any nonprofit or institution working in senior care today.

The Personal That Powers the Professional

For Slatton, caregiving isn’t theoretical—it’s lived. Long before he became “The Senior Care Influencer,” he was a grandson and a son—both roles calling him into intimate, life-changing experiences as a family caregiver. First, for his grandmother suffering from dementia. Later, for his father, who came to live with him during a time of medical need.

“I never identified as a caregiver back then,” he shares. “But looking back, it was those experiences that gave me the deepest appreciation—and love—for the senior community.”

These moments did more than shape his empathy—they instilled in him an emotional literacy that permeates everything he creates. Whether it’s guiding a family through a care plan or recording a podcast episode about grief and memory loss, Slatton brings an authenticity that can’t be taught—it must be lived.

And that authenticity extends to his family today. From celebrating podcast milestones with his children to dedicating awards to the families he serves, Slatton integrates personal purpose into every professional victory. It’s a model of leadership rooted not in ego, but in example.

Reform, One Voice at a Time

Ask Slatton what he would change about the U.S. senior care system, and his answer is both broad and laser-sharp: “We need deep, ground-level reform.”

In his view, systemic change must go beyond shiny tech and surface updates. It must address the accessibility gaps, operational inefficiencies, and policy shortfalls that define too much of today’s aging infrastructure.

“We don’t need more apps; we need more compassion. We need systems that understand the human cost of delay, confusion, and neglect.”

To that end, he is mentoring healthcare startups, amplifying grassroots solutions, and influencing policy through columns and national speaking engagements—including the Male Caregiver Summit and the Elizabeth Dole Foundation’s 10th Annual Convening.

His 2025 publication, The All Home Care Matters Official Family Caregivers’ Guide, furthers this mission—offering a comprehensive, user-friendly blueprint for families navigating aging and care with dignity and confidence.

Each initiative reflects his core philosophy: empower the caregiver, and you empower the system.

Advice for Tomorrow’s Leaders

To those stepping into the world of senior care, Slatton shares a message shaped by experience: lead with empathy, not theory. Innovation, he believes, begins with lived experience—not from the top down, but from the ground up.

He urges future leaders to honor caregivers as the soul of the system, stay relentlessly authentic, and remain open to learning. In his words, trust isn’t built on polish—it’s earned through honest action and humility.

Above all, he reminds us: care is not a business—it’s a human relationship. And in a world moving faster every day, it’s compassion that leaves the lasting mark.

“Help others, and the rest will follow—a belief that continues to guide his path and inspire others.

 

Looking Forward: New Chapters, Same Mission

As 2025 unfolds, Slatton is doubling down on impact. A new ambassador role with UI Medical LLC’s QuickChange Wrap underscores his commitment to practical caregiving solutions, while continued collaborations with memory care, music therapy, and digital health innovators point to a future of inclusive, tech-enhanced, emotionally intelligent care.

His award-winning podcast and YouTube series, All Home Care Matters, remains at the heart of this mission—delivering trusted insights, breaking stigmas, and building a digital village where caregivers are seen, supported, and strengthened.

In the coming months, expect more cross-sector collaborations, dynamic formats, and advocacy efforts that give voice to underrepresented populations—especially male caregivers, military family caregivers, and those in marginalized communities navigating aging without a clear roadmap.

A Future Built on Compassion

When asked how he wants to be remembered, Slatton doesn’t talk about downloads, awards, or brand deals. He talks about impact.

“I want history to remember the work I’ve done in this industry. If the work I’ve done has helped even one person, I would consider it a total success.”

But make no mistake—Slatton has helped far more than one person. His influence spans from bedside care to national advocacy, from quiet acts of empathy to public forums that redefine what senior care can be.

At a time when aging often feels invisible and caregivers unheard, Slatton stands as a beacon of clarity, compassion, and courage—someone who not only dreams of a better future for aging populations but wakes up every day and builds it.

Closure: The Face of a Movement

As the senior care landscape evolves—driven by demographic shifts, tech revolutions, and urgent policy demands—Slatton remains its most consistent, credible, and compassionate voice. His ability to merge personal storytelling, media innovation, and ground-level leadership makes him not just a leader in senior care, but the leader.

From Enriched Life Home Care Services to the All Home Care Matters platform, from policy boards to family homes, his message is clear: elder care deserves more than innovation—it deserves humanity.

“Some men see things as they are and ask why,” Slatton quotes Robert F. Kennedy. “I dream of things that never were and ask why not.”

And perhaps that is his greatest contribution—asking “why not?” until the answer becomes action.