GOLDEN GIRLS 2.0 INTERVIEW WITH SAVENIA FALQUIST OF HOMESHARE; Taylor Swift’s Caregiving News, Caregiver Grief Awareness & Help, Friendships & Health, Relaxation Day Tips, Parkinson’s and Golf, the Beach, Books and Dogs for National Wellness Month
Our August episode has host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talking with Savenia Falquist of HomeShare Oregon about a roommate finding service for older adults (interview begins at 15:30). Looking to support older adults who are living at home and help them with avoiding loneliness while also boosting their financial resilience, this is what we call “Golden Girls 2.0.” Savenia explains how it works.
According to the U.S. Administration on Aging, 47% of women over age 75 live alone. They are among the almost 12 million older adults who are “solo agers” – living alone at home. And, these older women are less financially stable with many relying on just Social Security benefits making rising costs on a fixed income difficult. Having companionship as well as a roommate whose rent can off-set some costs and may even be able to help around the house is helpful to these older adults.
Caregiver Wellness News
(2:50) – Sherri celebrates one of the biggest entertainment stars of our lifetime sharing her caregiving story: Taylor Swift joins the 63 million caregivers in the U.S. Sherri talks about why this type of spotlight on caregiving is important (and read more in Sherri’s blog article).
Sherri also shares insights from her book, ME TIME MONDAY, for National Wellness Month.
She explains what is “broken heart syndrome” as part of National Grief Awareness Day (8/30).
And, for National Social Wellness Month in August Sherri provides statistics from a recent national poll on friendships and aging – how do you rank?
Sherri also shares 7 Relaxation Tips from her book, ME TIME MONDAY, part of our “Self-Care in 7 Minutes” video solutions for busy caregivers.
Well Home Design News
(41:36) – In our WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about recent studies that show how environment wellness is key in longevity showing how Parkinson’s risk is connected to golf courses and how dogs can help.
Also, August 26 is National Dog Day and Sherri shares more info on how our furry best friends help is live longer and now how we can do the same for them.
And finally, Sherri celebrates the 2-year-anniversary of her book, ME TIME MONDAY, which is coming out in audio format; and Penny the wonder dog makes her annual appearance!
Check out all of our “Self-Care in 7 Minutes” videos
You can also enjoy all of our “Self-Care in 7 Minutes” series of wellness hack videos (each only 7 minutes long) from Sherri’s “Me Time Monday” book on our YouTube channel
RESOURCE LINKS
“Elder Care Locator – eldercare.gov or call 1-800-677-1116
“Self-Care in 7 Minutes” Wellness Hack Video Series
Click here to find out where to buy Sherri’s Me Time Monday book and learn more about the workshops
Sherri’s Me Time Monday book GoodReads page
Sherri’s articles related to this episode
Alzheimer’s and Brain Health
Can Loneliness Increase Your Alzheimer’s Risk? (USA Today)
Creating Dementia Friendly Home Design (USA Today)
Female Factor – Research on Why Women More Impacted by Alzheimer’s (PBS Next Avenue)
New Research Finds Flu And Pneumonia Vaccines May Lower Alzheimer’s Risk (Forbes)
A New Study Reveals A Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Environmental Risks (PBS Next Avenue)
Wonder Women: Former First Lady Laura Bush and an all-woman brain trust join the brain health movement (ThriveGlobal)
Caregiver Wellness
7 Joyful Workouts (Me Time Monday blog)
10 Global Wellness Hacks for Caregivers (Me Time Monday blog)
National Day of Joy advisor Sherri Snelling (from Caregiving Club website)
How family caregivers can use a Monday routine to reset self-care (Considerable)
How Mondays Can Help Caregivers to Overcome Loneliness and Improve Health (Epoch Times)
9 Ways Caregivers Can Get a Free Respite Break (PBS Next Avenue)
Finding Happiness As a Caregiver (Forbes)
Happiness article (Spanish translation for Univision)
9 Ways Caregivers Can Get a Free Respite Break (PBS Next Avenue)
Paying it Forward – Volunteerism Among Caregivers (USA Today)
How Comedy Can Help Caregivers Cope with Coronavirus (Thrive Global)
June Brings: Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Month, World Music Day and Summer Solstice (Sherri’s blog on music, Brian Wilson, Billy Joel and brain health)
Well Home Design
Biophilic Design on a Budget (Snug Home)
Biophilic Home Design Fuses Nature and Neuroscience (Snug Home)
Creating a Cozy Reading Nook for Unplugging (Snug Home)
Biophilic Home Design Fuses Nature and Neuroscience (Huffington Post)
Creating Dementia Friendly Home Design (USA Today)
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