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.
20 Aug 2025
The VITAL Five Pillars
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.
10 Mar 2025
Brain Health: Alzheimer's and Dementia
In this episode, Eric Collett, CEO of A Mind for All Seasons, explains the main differences between Alzheimer's Disease and Dementia.
1 Jan 2025
Brain Health
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.
2 Dec 2024
Rick Sellars on Living the Good Life of Assisted Living
Rick Sellars, a leading expert in senior care, shares insights on how assisted living facilities can provide a fulfilling quality of life for seniors.
1 Nov 2024
Lesley Shelton, Life in Senior Care Centers
Lesley Shelton, a social worker, discusses life in senior care centers and how social workers support seniors and their families.
1 Oct 2024
What Families Need to Know About Senior Care with Clint Hill
Clint Hall discusses the many factors families consider when choosing a skilled nursing center for their loved one.
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