{"id":5782,"date":"2026-07-21T14:45:12","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:45:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/allhomecarematters.com\/?p=5782"},"modified":"2026-07-21T14:45:12","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T18:45:12","slug":"discover-the-makenzie-meets-alzheimers-community-platform","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/allhomecarematters.com\/discover-the-makenzie-meets-alzheimers-community-platform\/","title":{"rendered":"Discover the Makenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Community Platform"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>Discover the Makenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Community Platform<\/h3>\n<div class=\"ast-oembed-container \" style=\"height: 100%;\"><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Discover the Makenzie Meets Alzheimer&amp;apos;s Community Platform\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/msW8WFR-UbA?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<br \/>\nAll Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. Slatton were honored to welcome Alder Allensworth as guest to the show.<\/p>\n<p>About Alder Allensworth, MM, RN:<\/p>\n<p>Alder Allensworth, MM, RN, is a registered nurse and retired hospice counselor who supported families caring for loved ones with dementia at the end of life. Her professional background spans working with both children and older adults, including those living with Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n<p>The inspiration for this project grew from Alder\u2019s personal experience witnessing her mother, who had Alzheimer\u2019s, connect meaningfully with her grandchildren\u2014Alder\u2019s nieces and nephews. This powerful family experience, combined with her clinical work, deepened her commitment to helping families navigate dementia with compassion, creativity, and connection.<\/p>\n<p>Alder is also an accomplished writer, having published several articles in professional journals and books. As a speaker and presenter in the field of disabilities, she has shared her insights on local, national, and international stages. Her advocacy and dedication to promoting quality of life for people with disabilities have been featured on CNN, as well as in international media and local news outlets.<\/p>\n<p>About Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer\u2019s Program (MMAP):<\/p>\n<p>The Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer\u2019s Program (MMAP) is a family-centered, multimedia educational program with an online community component designed to help parents, children, educators, and healthcare professionals navigate the challenges of Alzheimer\u2019s disease.<\/p>\n<p>Created especially for families in the \u201csandwich generation,\u201d it provides practical tools, guidance, and meaningful activities that support positive interactions between children and loved ones living with Alzheimer\u2019s from diagnosis through the severe stage. The program helps children and their families stay meaningfully connected throughout the journey.<\/p>\n<p>At the heart of the program is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer\u2019s Awareness Program (MMAAP), a 5-video educational series covering each stage of the disease, along with guidance for adults raising children while caregiving. The program also includes a quick reference guide, transcripts, and accessible audio and visual resources to support a wide range of learning needs.<\/p>\n<p>Importantly, the MMAAP helps children understand Alzheimer\u2019s in age-appropriate ways and gives them simple, meaningful activities they can do with their loved one to maintain connection and nurture the relationship.<\/p>\n<p>Complementing the video series is the Mackenzie Meets Alzheimer\u2019s Disease Picture Book, a gentle, child-friendly introduction to Alzheimer\u2019s. The book follows a young girl learning how to understand and connect with her grandmother as the disease progresses. It includes a QR code for a free Story Song download whose lyrics are the text for the book\u2014making the learning experience engaging, memorable, and accessible for young children and early readers.<\/p>\n<p>The complete MMAP is also a valuable resource for Adult Day Centers and Memory Care Communities, offering a ready-to-run educational program for families. It helps answer common questions proactively, reducing the need for staff to repeatedly provide the same explanations.<br \/>\nThis allows them to focus more on care and connection.<\/p>\n<p>Together, the program and book go beyond education\u2014they empower families to create meaningful moments, maintain connection, and build positive memories throughout the course of Alzheimer\u2019s and other dementias.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Discover the Makenzie Meets Alzheimer&#8217;s Community Platform &nbsp; All Home Care Matters and our host, Lance A. 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