The art of unplugging is captured in the philosophy of hygee practiced by the Danish people. Hygge (pronouned “hoo-gah”) literally translates as “coziness” and there is no better time to embrace our cozy than March 4 which is National Unplug Day. And since March is...
Brain Food, Books & Creating Cozy Reading Nooks March brings several observances important to caregiver wellness and well home design: National Nutrition Month, National Reading Month, National Colortherapy Month and National Unplug Day (March 4). There are also...
Caregiving Love Stories & Sanctuary Spaces at Home We’re launching this episode on February 14 – Valentine’s Day – so it’s a perfect time to look at the special caregiving role of spouses and partners. This episode also celebrates National Caregiver Day on...
Since it is still the beginning of the New Year, we are focused on things that support a family caregiver’s physical and environmental health – two elements of our 7 Elements of Wellness which is part of the Me Time Monday program. On this episode we feature our...
The last two years have seen a decline in hugging, a result of the social distancing that accompanied the two-years and running COVID-19 pandemic. Yet, removing the physical touch of a hug or other comforting gesture can negatively impact our health. As we celebrate...
Welcome to Season 2 of our podcast! We’re excited to kick off new episodes of our podcasts with amazing guests and more great information about caregiver wellness and well home design. For 2022, Caregiving Club has chosen a theme of “The Year of Living Colorfully.”...
Note: This is Part 1 of a two-part article which is excerpted from Sherri Snelling’s upcoming book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Edit for a Wonderful Life.” We have been through a lot lately keeping loved ones safe and trying to keep our sanity during a...
Welcome to Caregiving Club’s 1st Annual Caregiving Holiday Gift Guide. We curated our list in three areas: Wellness for the Caregiver showcases items to help support caregiver self care; Wellness for Older Adults are recommendations for caregivers and others to give...
Creating a home environment for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s requires a blend of both universal design for aging and well home design that is comforting, engaging and joyful. Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and Alzheimer’s expert, provides this article and free webinar to guide caregivers on dementia-friendly home design.
Holiday Episode: Dreams, Wishes & A Meaningful Life Our Holiday Season episode focuses on dreams, wishes, end-of-life discussions and innovations and a glimpse into our First Annual Holiday Gift Guide. We also remind listeners that purchases made from...
Sherri Snelling's work with First Clearing, a part of Wells Fargo, included a series of podcasts, webinars, white papers and articles focused on helping financial advisors better support their clients. The "Financial Gerontology Master Class" educational program...
How to Have the Family CARE Conversation, Smart Home Holiday Gift Guide Continuing our celebration of November National Family Caregiver Month and the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday and season of giving , Sherri talks to: Donna Benton, associate professor of research...