Episodios

  • AARP CAREGIVER ANSWER BOOK AUTHORS BARRY JACOBS & JULIA MAYER; Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Month Blood Tests, Popcorn Brain; Sunshine Cures for Alz and MS; Employer Wellness Month, Sound Bathing & Gardening for Mental Health, Financial Elder Abuse Scams

    AARP CAREGIVER ANSWER BOOK AUTHORS BARRY JACOBS & JULIA MAYER; Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Month Blood Tests, Popcorn Brain; Sunshine Cures for Alz and MS; Employer Wellness Month, Sound Bathing & Gardening for Mental Health, Financial Elder Abuse Scams
    Jul 7 2025
    For our June episode host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talks with the authors of the new “AARP Caregiver Answer Book” – Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer. They share some of the insights from the book including the difference in caring for a spouse versus an older parent, how and why families need to have the caregiving conversation, how to adopt self-care routines into an overwhelming caregiving life and more. For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Month and Sherri talks about blood tests for Alzheimer’s risk, how to avoid “popcorn brain,” brain health tests and more. And since June 21 is the Summer Solstice where we have the longest day of sunlight in the year, Sherri shares information on how “sunshine” plays a key role in healing and how a new study uses UV light to help those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s adults who experience “sundowning.” And June is also Employee Wellness Month where Sherri talks about the latest studies by Harvard, MetLife and other researchers on why caregiving help as a workplace benefit is crucial and a study showing a health benefit for women solopreneurs. In our WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about a new app from Apple and Universal Music Group for sound bathing just in time for World Music Day June 21, for National Garden Week June 1-7 Sherri shares how garden therapy is taking off in senior living and in workplaces for stressed workers and since June is National Elder Abuse Month, Sherri talks about studies showing how financial elder abuse and scams on older adults is on the rise and what you can do to protect your loved ones. (3:47) – Caregiver Wellness News (26:05) Interview with Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer – authors of the “AARP Caregiver Answer Book” (1:02:29) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • ELDER LAW ATTORNEY HARRY MARGOLIS; LINDA KAFKA OF NEURODESIGN ACADEMY; Older Americans Month; May Mental Health Month; Pop Culture: Martin Sheen, Bradley Cooper, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen - New Films on Aging and Caregiving

    ELDER LAW ATTORNEY HARRY MARGOLIS; LINDA KAFKA OF NEURODESIGN ACADEMY; Older Americans Month; May Mental Health Month; Pop Culture: Martin Sheen, Bradley Cooper, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen - New Films on Aging and Caregiving
    May 19 2025
    May is a BIG month and we have two great guests for this episode: Harry Margolis, Elder Law Attorney and Linda Kafka, Founder/Principal of Neuro Design Academy. Since May is both National Elder Law Month and Home Modification Month, these two experts are perfect for this episode to share valuable information caregivers do not want to miss! In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on May Older Americans Month and an awareness campaign where Sherri served as gerontology advisor on for Theora Care called “No Fear.” And since May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, Sherri shares some insights from research done by Prof. Jean Twenge at San Diego State University on iGen and social media dangers to teen mental health. Sherri also shares information about the latest educational campaign from the Caregiver Action Network on caring for someone with PTSD; and a new stress relief, self-care app called eLightn.me from Drs. Alman and Felitti. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on May as National Home Improvement Month and National Moving Month. Sherri talks two great resources, TruBlue Home Service Ally for finding handymen and other home small modification services; and Porch.com for downsizing or moving an older loved one. And in our Pop Culture segment. Sherri shares the latest documentaries and films you can stream on caregiving with celebrities like Bradley Cooper, Martin Sheen, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen and more. (2:58) – Caregiver Wellness News (18:26) Interview with Harry Margolis – Elder Law Attorney (56:50) Interview with Linda Kafka – Neuro Design Academy (1:38:31) – Well Home Design News (1:43:16) – Pop Culture – Caregiving and Aging At the Movies Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • ALL ABOUT AGING AND AI in APRIL with LAWRENCE KOSICK – GET SET UP and DOR SKULER – INTUITION ROBOTICS & ELLIQ; Caregiver Stress & Cortisol Face; Parkinson’s Community Clusters & Michael J. Fox & NAC Research

    ALL ABOUT AGING AND AI in APRIL with LAWRENCE KOSICK – GET SET UP and DOR SKULER – INTUITION ROBOTICS & ELLIQ; Caregiver Stress & Cortisol Face; Parkinson’s Community Clusters & Michael J. Fox & NAC Research
    Apr 10 2025
    We are kicking off April with what is top of mind for everyone – how AI (artificial intelligence) is affecting and changing aging and caregiving. We have two experts in this area: Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder of Get Set Up and Dor Skuler, Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, makers of ElliQ. They talk about how they are using AI to help both older adults and caregivers make managing health easier and more personalized. In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on April as National Stress Awareness Month and Sherri shares the latest on the Tik Tok trend, “cortisol face” and what caregivers should know. Sherri also talks about a new way to measure cortisol and stress in the workplace using saliva being tested with Cleveland Clinic employees. And new insights from a recent report from United Church Homes and MIT AgeLab on how caregivers feel about AI and managing care for their older loved one. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on April’s National Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the research that is identifying “parkinson’s clusters” – geographic areas with extremely high prevalence for Parkinsons’s disease – Sherri talks about what you should know about environmental factors and other risks as well as the signs of Parkinson’s – some of which may surprise you. Also, Sherri shares a new report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Michel J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – the first-ever study of caregivers of those with Parkinson’s disease. One solution for these Parkinson’s caregivers and all caregivers is a training platform from Trualta that helps caregivers up-skilll and learn techniques that help them on their caregiving journey. They share results of more than 3 million minutes caregivers have spent on their platform and what they are saying. (3:52) – Caregiver Wellness News (17:46) Interview with Lawrence Kosick – Get Set Up (53:26) Interview with Dor Skuler – Intuition Robotics and ElliQ (1:23:24) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • HIDDEN HEROES & DOLE CAREGIVER FELLOWS – TRIO OF TALKS WITH ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS; National TBI Awareness Month & Helpful Resources with Dr. Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital

    HIDDEN HEROES & DOLE CAREGIVER FELLOWS – TRIO OF TALKS WITH ELIZABETH DOLE FOUNDATION SUPPORTING CAREGIVERS OF VETERANS; National TBI Awareness Month & Helpful Resources with Dr. Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital
    Mar 26 2025
    Our second March episode shines a spotlight on a national treasure – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its comprehensive work to support the family caregivers of veterans. I talked with three of the executives with the EFD about their programs, including the Hidden Heroes program and the Dole Caregiver Fellows, as well as talked with a Dole Caregiver Fellow and her journey through the health care system with her veteran husband who suffered a TBI while on active duty. And, since March is also National Traumatic Brain Injury Month, I also talk to Dr. Gail Anderson of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida about what to know about TBIs and how to communicate with a loved one who has a TBI. (6:13) – Dr. Roxana Delgado – Dole Caregiver Fellow – shares her caregiving journey with a veteran husband who suffered a TBI on active duty and as she says, “how to go from tragedy to triumph.” 38:53) Liz Rotenberry – Director of Caregiver Engagement for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – talks about how to become a Dole Caregiver Fellow, mental health programs and more. (1:07:36) Marianne Delatorre - Community Engagement Manager, Hidden Heroes program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – tells us more about this program for caregivers locally and nationwide (1:38:10) – Dr. Gail Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – explains the spectrum of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how to communicate with a loved one with TBI Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • SLEEP SECRETS FOR A HAPPIER HEALTHIER LIFE WITH DAN GARTENBERG CEO OF SLEEP SPACE; Food for Sleep for National Nutrition & Sleep Awareness Month; Companies That Care Day, Gene Hackman & Alzheimer’s

    SLEEP SECRETS FOR A HAPPIER HEALTHIER LIFE WITH DAN GARTENBERG CEO OF SLEEP SPACE; Food for Sleep for National Nutrition & Sleep Awareness Month; Companies That Care Day, Gene Hackman & Alzheimer’s
    Mar 19 2025
    Our first March episode kicks off with a great interview with Dan Gartenberg – Founder and CEO of SleepSpace in ceiebration of March National Sleep Awareness Month. As a national authority on sleep science, Dan shares his expertise in sleep science research to discover what helps us get better sleep but he also talks about the upside and downside of wearables to help with sleep – do they really work? (2:35) – CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS – Since March is also National Nutrition Month, Sherri shares insights into the foods that help us get to sleep and if intermittent fasting helps with sleep. Sherri also talks about recent findings on melatonin toxicity – are you or your loved one at risk? March 20 is Companies That Care Day and Sherri shares the latest reports from the Milken Institute Center on Aging and the first-ever U.S. News & World Report ranking on “Best Companies to Work for that Support Family Caregivers” – hurray! And finally, Sherri talks about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his wife/caregiver as he suffered from Alzheimer’s in his last days. She talks about the importance of a care team for the caregivers as well as older loved ones. (24:25) Dan Gartenberg – Founder/CEO of SleepSpace on everything you wanted to know about sleep science and sleep tech. (1:00:36) WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS - Sherri talks about creating bed heaven and the perfect sleep environment including special tips for older adults. She also talks about the trend in sleep coaches – now even being offered at 5-star hotels! Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • HOW TO LIVE LONGER AT HOME WITH BARBARA SULLIVAN OF VILLAGE TO VILLAGE NETWORK, National Caregivers Day; National Heart Health and Cancer Awareness Month; Social Re-Wilding; Home Design Trends from KBIS Show and the Snug Home Trend

    HOW TO LIVE LONGER AT HOME WITH BARBARA SULLIVAN OF VILLAGE TO VILLAGE NETWORK, National Caregivers Day; National Heart Health and Cancer Awareness Month; Social Re-Wilding; Home Design Trends from KBIS Show and the Snug Home Trend
    Feb 17 2025
    Our February episode kicks off with a great interview with Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network). You will learn about this movement in aging in place to help keep older loved ones living in their homes longer as we celebrate National Village Day February 15. We are also focusing on National Caregivers Day February 21 and the recent studies on why caregivers are so burned out and what they need to relieve that stress. Also, February is Heart Health Month and National Cancer Awareness Month and we share some tips from Sherri’s book, ME TIME MONDAY, on how to stay healthy and how to prevent your risk for heart disease and many cancers. February is also National Library Month and Sherri talks about how this observance matches up with a new wellness trend called “Social Re-Wilding.” What is it? Stay tuned… As well Sherri covers the latest trends in well home design from the recent KBIS Show in Las Vegas and why Sherri’s “Snug Home” was a trendsetting blog (and the topic of her next book) at the beginning of a new growing home design trend called “The Snug.” Sherri also shares another trend in senior living called the Cozy Home Communities. (3:16) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about how caregivers are care managers, care researcgers, are coordinators and what will help them most on their caregiving journey with a shout-out to National Caregivers Day Feb 21. Also, she lists national organizations that help caregivers and explains how National Library Month fits into the new trend in “social re-wilding.” Sherri also talks about what to know about heart health for National Heart Health Awareness Month and a cancer screening and Cancer Prevention Quiz for National Cancer Awareness Month. (25:57) Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network) – How to help older parents stay living in their homes longer with a little help. (55:29) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about the new Cozy Home Communities being built – an alternative to senior living for those in their 60s and 70s. She shares the trends coming out of the KBIS Show for universal design in the home and how Sherri’s “Snug Home” blog and upcoming book were ahead of the curve in the new home design trend of having a “snug” at home. Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • HAPPY NEW YEAR! CES HIGHLIGHTS ON AGE-TECH AND CAREGIVING TECH WITH TV HOST DEBBIE DOTSON, How to Become a New Year’s Resolutionary for Caregiver Self-Care; Financial Wellness Month Tips, How Houseplants Improve Air Care and Mental Health

    HAPPY NEW YEAR! CES HIGHLIGHTS ON AGE-TECH AND CAREGIVING TECH WITH TV HOST DEBBIE DOTSON, How to Become a New Year’s Resolutionary for Caregiver Self-Care; Financial Wellness Month Tips, How Houseplants Improve Air Care and Mental Health
    Jan 22 2025
    For the first episode of Season 5 we kick off the New Year with a great interview with Debbie Dotson, TV host of “Tech Talk with Debbie” about the latest products and trends in age-tech from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Sherri will also share financial self-care tips for January’s Financial Wellness Month that also help caregivers plan for costs of care. And since many listeners may have made New Year’s Resolutions – Sherri will share tips from her book on how to become a “Resolutionary” and make your goals last all year and how to avoid the “Ditch News Year’s Resolutions” on January 17. Sherri also shares a balance test you can do at home to show how well you are aging. For better environmental wellness Sherri shares tips from her book on how houseplants help improve air care and how those suffering from disasters, such as the wildfires, in Southern California, can avoid a new mental health issue – solastalgia – for themselves and their older loved ones. (2:17) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about how to become a New Year’s Resolutionary with the Me Time Monday plan, a balance test from the Mayo Clinic on your neuromuscular health and 7 Joyful Workouts for body, brain and soul. And for January Financial Wellness Month a new study on the Sandwich Generation and how to better prepare for cost of caregiving as well as how to plan ahead for the change in the estate tax for this year. (19:28) Debbie Dotson – TV Host of “Tech Talk with Debbie” – Debbie shares her top picks in age-tech from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES). (53:58) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks January 10 National Houseplant Awareness Day and which houseplants help improve air care and quality in the home. She also talks about a mental health issue tied to the home called “solastalgia” – it happens when we suffer from natural disasters or a changing neighborhood and how it affects older adults. And Sherri sends a shoutout to friends suffering from the recent Southern California wildfires to stay #SoCalStrong! Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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  • HOLIDAY EPISODE: KISA HEYER – THE DREAM FOUNDATION, Older Adult Health and Sleep Studies; Older Driver Safety Week, Uber Caregiver App, Free Respite Care, 4th Annual Holiday Gift Guide Preview & It’s a Wonderful Life Lessons

    HOLIDAY EPISODE: KISA HEYER – THE DREAM FOUNDATION, Older Adult Health and Sleep Studies; Older Driver Safety Week, Uber Caregiver App, Free Respite Care, 4th Annual Holiday Gift Guide Preview & It’s a Wonderful Life Lessons
    Dec 11 2024
    For our Holiday episode in December we have a lot of “goodies” for you including a wonderful interview on how to help adults with terminal illness live out their dreams, how to improve our health as we age and how to optimize our sleep health which is always in short supply during the busy holidays, but especially for caregivers and how respite care can help. We also will share how to help your older loved one live out their dream of driving safely with age and we give a sneak peek into our Holiday Gift Guide (which you can watch separately on our YouTube channel) and from our Self Care in 7 Minutes – 7 Lessons from George Bailey, the character in the classic holiday film, “It’s a Wonderful Life” on how life can be challenging but also wonderful. (2:43) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about two new studies: the 4th Annual Older Adult Health Survey from Independa; and a sleep science study from UCSF on how our brains age if we do not get good restorative sleep (article and full study). Sherri also offers several resources to help caregivers find respite care during the holidays. (12:37) Kisa Heyer – CEO of the Dream Foundation – Kisa shares the wonder of this nonprofit that focuses on end-of-life dreams and how you can help make them happen for your loved one and for others. (30:50) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about December 4-8 which is National Older Driver Safety Week and what are the tips around keeping our older loved ones safe in their cars but also to keep them socially active and not just sitting at home alone. One alternative may be using rideshare and Sherri tells us how the new Caregiver App from Uber Health works to give free rides to older adults. Our 4th Annual Caregiving Club Holiday Gift Guide is here and Sherri shares a sneak peek into our 21 gift ideas for Caregiver Wellness, Older Adult Wellness and Wellness for the Home (you can also watch our gift guide selections on these links on our YouTube channel and check out our previous year’s gift selections). (40:22) – In our Pop Culture segment, Sherri talks about the last chapter from her “Me Time Monday” book called “Me Time Monday for a Wonderful Life.” She talks about how there are lessons in the classic holiday movie, “It’s a Wonderful Life” and captures 7 lessons from the main character, George Bailey, in our “Self Care in 7 Minutes” video as part of our Me Time Monday Wellness Hacks. Merry Christmas, Happy Holidays – Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/
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