One of the most iconic baby boom generation songs of the late 60s was “Let the Sunshine In,” a hippie-driven hit that was also used by the Ad Council and National Urban Coalition PSA to promote racial harmony in 1969 (check out the diverse choir including Ray Charles,...
Each year, experts at Elle Décor, Veranda, Architectural Digest, Domino, HGTV Magazine and more let us in on future home décor trends. Using my gerontological eye I curated these 2021 trends into my design for life plans – a custom blend of beauty and practicality for...
It has been a century since F. Scott Fitzgerald dazzled the world with his literary brilliance typing out “This Side of Paradise,” “The Beautiful and the Damned” and his masterwork “The Great Gatsby” on his portable Remington.
Most owners of older homes, even those with recent bathroom renovations, do not plan ahead for their future health needs. As we age, challenges with mobility, standing, bending, reaching, visual impairment and other issues all can lead to safety hazards in our bathrooms. In addition, technology and medical innovators are looking at the bathroom as the new “health hub” where tracking and analyzing various health data can support prevention and management of chronic disease.
As a caregiving expert and influencer, I know the desire to stay in our homes as long and independently as possible, something industry insiders call “aging in place (AiP),” is what 9 in 10 people over age 65 wish. Currently most of the focus on AiP is on health needs...
It is that time of year again where many will pledge to give up a bad habit or achieve a new goal in the new year. The problem with New Year’s resolutions is that they don’t work. Despite the challenges faced in 2020 with the coronavirus pandemic, one survey from...
This holiday season will likely be very different for many of us. Concerns over the COVID-19 pandemic continue to make it difficult and, in some cases, unsafe to gather with friends and family to celebrate the season. As we observe physical distancing recommendations,...
November is the month for giving and gratitude. Starting with the Thanksgiving holiday gathering family and friends followed by #GivingTuesday (held every year the Tuesday after Thanksgiving), the day Americans donate to favorite charities and nonprofits and give back...
Caregiving can be an emotional roller coaster, with ups and downs and everything in between. Some days you will feel in control, while on others days you will feel overwhelmed and uncertain. Managing your emotions requires certain skill but, if successful in...
Sherri recently interviewed Kelly Conway, daughter of TV icon Tim Conway on a fun-filled childhood and caregiving challenges for the Caregiving Club On Air podcast and PBS Next Avenue article.
September is a time of transition. The warm summer days start to turn into cool fall nights. A light breeze means throwing on a sweater or a blanket onto the bed. Traditionally, it’s also a time for returning to school or work after the summer holiday. However, this...
In August, we celebrate both National Friendship Day (August 2) and National Relaxation Day (August 15). Together these days make the perfect prescriptions for caregiver self-care; finding time for emotionally supportive relationships and time to relax and just...