Host Casey Reese sits down with Eric Collett, principal and CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, a nationally recognized speaker, consultant, and brain health expert to explores one of life's most difficult transitions—helping a loved one move into a senior living or memory care community. This episode offers a compassionate framework for families facing this decision, built around the acronym SPICE: Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural/Social, and Emotional needs. With decades of experience in dementia care and assisted living leadership, Eric shares practical insights to help families evaluate their loved one's well-being in each SPICE category—and determine whether support at home or a community setting would provide the greatest quality of life.

Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, joins host Casey Reece to guide us through the VITAL Five Pillars, a framework for transforming dementia care and strengthening human connection. These pillars remind us that effective care goes beyond just routines and tasks—it's about biology, behavior, connection, and honoring identity. This conversation offers practical insights and "aha moments" to help you approach dementia care with greater compassion and creativity.

In this episode, Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, explains the main differences between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.

Eric Collett, the CEO of A Mind for All Seasons and brain health expert, shares tips for individuals to improve their cognitive and overall brain health by addressing root causes and suggesting small, consistent lifestyle changes.

A discussion with Rick Sellars on the benefits and features of assisted living as well as the differences between assisted living facilities and skilled nursing facilities.

Lesley Shelton, a social worker, discusses life in senior care centers and how social workers support seniors and their families.

Clint Hall discusses the many factors families consider when choosing a skilled nursing center for their loved one.