WORLD ALZHEIMER’S DAY WITH DR. TINA SADARANGANI OF ENLIGHTENED CAREGIVER AND THE CAREMOBI APP, Latest Alzheimer’s Research Including Copper & Journaling to Reduce Dementia Risk; Dopamine Design and Depression Rooms at Home, Emergency Preparedness Month
In our second September episode, host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, focuses on World Alzheimer’s Month as she talks with Dr. Tina Sadarangani, PhD, RN, FAAN,, creator of Enlightened Caregiver on Instagram for dementia caregiving tips and inspiration as well as her innovative new app, CareMobi, for family care coordination. (Interview starts at 26:45)
Dr. Tina is also an Assistant Professor at NYU and a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner with extensive experience in dementia and caregiving. She is an NIH-funded clinician-scientist overseeing a research portfolio focused on improving care for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and their families. She has built a growing movement to help families, especially immigrant families caring for achronically ill person, navigate a complex and fragmented healthcare system.
Sherri and Dr. Tina also talk about the latest Alzheimer’s research and lifestyle prevention results – can we protect ourselves from later life dementia? And they talk about Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis and her new book on caregiving self-care and some of the backlash she has received on social media as well more great insights on brain health.
Caregiver Wellness News
(4:35) – For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri focuses on World Alzheimer’s Month and September Self-Care Month as she reveals more research about lifestyle choices and Alzheimer’s risk, including how copper in your diet and journaling by hand (pencil or pen – no digital tools!) help reduce your risk.
Sherri also gives a shoutout to a friend and colleague whose new fashion line, Moorlow, for pickleball supports brain health research as well as Theora Care and its “No Fear” campaign, this time talking about dementia adults and wandering.
And, a nod to the first responders of 9/11 who are showing signs of dementia 20 years earlier than is typical – and why environmental wellness is a key part of brain health. You can read Sherri’s article about 9/11 first responder health issues below or click here.
Well Home Design News
(1:04:32) – In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about September as Emergency Preparedness Month and offers a free webinar on our YouTube channel for caregivers to help themselves and their older loved ones prepare for natural disasters.
Sherri also does a shoutout to Zinnia TV which has new research on why dementia-focused content improves an Alzheimer’s adult physical and emotional health.
She also talks about the recent Tik Tok trend of “Depression Room” videos and how they relate to negative mental health impact. The solution? Sherri provides insights into Dopamine Design and her 5 Cs for Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Design at home – especially when it comes to hacks on how to declutter in 7-minute sessions.
Public Service Webinar – Helping Caregivers Care for Older Loved Ones in Emergencies and Natural Disaster Events
September is Emergency Preparedness Month so we are offering one of our webinars for FREE to help caregivers prepare ahead for older loved ones in the case of natural disasters and other emergency situations. Watch on our Caregiving Club YouTube channel and don’t forget to subscribe to get all of our content!
Sherri also shares her “Self-Care in 7 Minutes” video solutions for busy caregivers which are self-care hacks from her book, ME TIME MONDAY. Here are the September videos:
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. Don’t forget to subscribe and receive our latest video every Monday!
RESOURCE LINKS
Dr. Tina Sadarangani, PhD, RN, FAAN,, creator of Enlightened Caregiver and the CareMobi app
“Elder Care Locator – eldercare.gov or call 1-800-677-1116
US POINTER Study on Alzheimer’s and lifestyle choices
“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
Companies Mentioned in This Episode
Sherri’s articles related to this episode
Alzheimer’s and Brain Health
A New Study Reveals A Link Between Alzheimer’s Disease & Environmental Risks (PBS Next Avenue)
New Studies Find 9/11 Responders May Have Increased Dementia Risk (PBS Next Avenue)
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)
Sept 11th First Responders and Health Issues
New Studies Find 9/11 First Responders Have Increased Dementia Risk (PBS Next Avenue)
Caregivers of 9/11 – Cancer and PTSD New Challenges for Survivors (PBS Next Avenue)
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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