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Oscar Sunday Special: Caregiving and the Movies
The fashion, the fans and the best films of 2023 gathered in La La Land March 10 to hear, “And the Oscar goes to . . .” In celebration of Oscar Sunday, we have compiled our list of best films that capture the many ways we become caregivers and how it can provide...
Super Bowl Sunday Special: Why Tom Brady Trained His Brain as Much as His Brawn
(the following is adapted from Sherri Snelling’s book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life”) Millions of Americans and viewers worldwide will crowd around TV sets in bars and at home to watch the gladiators of the...
2024 – The Year of Living Colorfully and Creating Your Own Personal Joyconomy
Last year with the debut of my book, Me Time Monday, one of the concepts I wrote about is a perfect theme for the New Year. It is about the new "joyconomy" and how your happiness is in your hands. In fact, happiness and joy, may be the only things we do have control...
Sherri Snelling Featured in Authority Magazine
Authority Magazine, a Medium publication devoted to sharing in-depth, and interesting interviews, features people who are authorities in Business, Pop Culture, Wellness, Social Impact, and Tech. Authority Contributor, Maria Angelova, recently interviewed Sherri...
3rd Annual Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide
Caregiving Club’s 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide is here! Check out Caregiver Wellness, Older Adult Wellness and Wellness for the Home gift ideas.
“The One About Matthew Perry and His Lesson on Loneliness”
Gerontologist and author, Sherri Snelling, writes that actor Matthew Perry’s recent death was not a result of alcohol or drugs, it was about loneliness. The tragic part was he was just learning to find meaning in life and was building a spiritual core when the it all came to a too-sudden end.
The Legacy of Rosalynn Carter is Keeping the Spotlight on Caring for The Caregivers
Sherri Snelling writes about Rosalynn Carter’s legacy for caregivers for PBS Next Avenue and shares her personal connection to Mrs. Carter in this blog article.
Wellness is here . . . Me Time Monday book
Learn more about the new book, Me Time Monday - The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life, by gerontologist Sherri Snelling
The Secrets to Living Longer (Pssst. . . It Has Not Changed Over the Years)
What are the secrets of the centenarians? To commemorate National Centenarian Day Sept 22, Sherri shares research from her book, Me Time Monday, and her past research projects including the 100@100 Survey.
For Some the Passage of Time Does Not Dim Our Promise: We Will Never Forget
22 years ago, Sept 11th became our modern “day of infamy” but have our nation and political leaders already forgotten the lessons learned that day? More victims of 9/11 have died since that day than on that day and we owe it to all the victims and their family caregivers to “Never Forget.”
The Argument About Aging Politicians Asks the Wrong Questions
The call for age limits is the wrong question to ask. What we should be focusing on is cognitive health and term limits if we want better government.
Celebrating National Memory Day and International Happiness Day
Learn how brain health is tied to happiness through Sherri Snelling’s articles.
Create a Cozy Reading Nook for National Day of Unplugging – March 3
Tis the season of the digital detox as we celebrate the National Day of Unplugging on March 3. The art of unplugging is captured in two different ways by our friends in Nordic countries: the art of hygge and niksen.
Bruce Willis Update: The “Die Hard” Star’s Dementia Diagnosis
For Father’s Day Sherri reports on Bruce Willis and what is aphasia? Plus communicating with fathers and her personal dad story.
2nd Annual Caregiver Holiday Gift Guide
Caregiving Club’s 2nd Annual Caregiver Wellness Holiday Gift Guide is here – just in time for Black Friday and Cyber Monday shopping. Check out Caregiver Wellness, Older Adult Wellness and Wellness for the Home ideas.
How Big Brands and Younger Generations Are Embracing Boomers
Boomers are getting a lot of attention from big retail brands, millennials and Gen Z. Read Sherri Snelling’s article on PBS Next Avenue and shop the Coastal Grandmother look.
Wellness is driving innovation in retirement living
Sherri’s recent articles for Next Avenue and MarketWatch capture how communities are changing to attract older adults
The Language of Dads – Bruce Willis and Aphasia
For Father’s Day Sherri reports on Bruce Willis and what is aphasia? Plus communicating with fathers and her personal dad story.
Biophilic Design On a Budget
Biophilic home design budgets don’t have to bust your piggy bank
Caregiver Shopping Trends
With 53 million family caregivers influencing or making 80% of the purchases for older adults, traditional shopping is changing to accommodate caregiver needs. Sherri writes on the trends and innovations happening to make shopping easier for caregivers. The Latest...