The average is the borderline that keeps mere men in their place. Those who step over the line are heroes by the very act. Go! – Walter Schirra, Sr. Today we commemorate and honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th just 10...
For most of us, Labor Day signifies the official end of summer, the last day women should wear white (although this rule has been waning in recent years) and the beginning of football season. However, the first federal observance of Labor Day in 1894 established this...
In today’s fast-paced, stress-filled, slow economic growth, multi-tasking world – the art of relaxation is like speaking Latin – an almost forgotten, dead concept. But, if you are one of the 65 million Americans caring for a loved one who is ill, has disabilities or...
If there is one thing that is distinctly American – it is our pioneering spirit. Whether it was Lewis & Clark first exploring the country all the way to the Pacific Ocean (with more than a little help from Sacagawea), Neil Armstrong stepping foot on the moon and...
August 1 is National Friendship Day which I thought was a good time to talk about the power of friendships when it comes to coping with caregiving responsibilities. We know from numerous studies that staying connected to family and friends improves your outlook and...
July is Sandwich Generation Month and for everyone who grew up with Wonder bread and PB&J sandwiches – this is a different kind of demographic – one that represents the dedication, patience and caring of older or chronically ill loved ones. The “Sandwich...
As the end of National Safe Driving Month (June) transitions to Independence Day (July 4) – this is a perfect time for family caregivers to have the conversation with their older loved ones about the ability to get around even after their car keys have been “retired.”...
When Catherine Zeta Jones elegantly glided onto the Tony Awards stage this past Sunday in a stunning, sequined red gown, she symbolized the comeback that all caregivers who suffer from depression hope to have – that you can face those dark clouds knowing you will step...
The pilot episode of our new TV show, Handle With Care, is all about the wonderful products of the digital age -- how they keep older Americans connected to family, friends and the world and how this gives family caregivers better peace of mind. One of the great myths...
Sherri Snelling is a corporate gerontologist, author and founder/CEO of Caregiving Club, a strategic consulting and content creation firm. Her work focuses on helping employers and other organizations educate and support the 5 generations and millions of family...
Handle With Care takes viewers on a 30-minute journey through the world of caring for an older parent, an ill spouse or a child with a chronic illness or disability. The show is the brainchild of Sherri Snelling who felt there was a void in traditional television when...
I’m not sure what it is about dads and gadgets but no matter the age of the man in your life – from eighteen to 80 – the latest tech toys will bring a smile to his face this Father’s Day. Before I go on, I have a little teaser for you – if you read to this end of this...