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The Show Must Go On for the Osmonds
Originally published on PBS Next Avenue by Sherri Snelling They say lightning never strikes twice in the same place yet this is exactly what happened to Alan Osmond and his son David Osmond of the famous entertainment family. This lightning came in two forms: great...
Caregiving’s Lost Generation – Our Nation’s Children
In Sherri's latest article for Huffington Post, she writes about the 1.4 million children under 18 providing care for a parent or grandparent. Read the article on Huffington Post Healthy Living here.
Researchers, Advocates and Celebrities Finding Ways to Erase Alzheimer’s
I was recently asked to participate in a sponsored campaign by BoomBox Network to support the Alzheimer’s Prevention Initiative. This international collaboration of various groups led by Banner Alzheimer’s Institute advocates for a new era of Alzheimer’s prevention...
Back to the Future @50 – Taking Care of the Caregiver Inside All of Us
Fifty years ago this month, two things were born: Older Americans Month and me. While both of us are going strong, the Office of Women’s Health just kicked off National Women’s Health Week reminding all of us good health takes work, especially as we age. However,...
Marg Helgenberger – Juggling College, Caregiving and Career
May marks National Multiple Sclerosis Awareness Month and few celebrities are as passionate about raising awareness for this disease than the Emmy Award-winning actress Marg Helgenberger. Marg cared for a father who was diagnosed with MS when she was still in...
Volunteer to Help a Caregiver
To kick off National Volunteer Week, read my article for Huff Post 50 on 8 Ways You Can Volunteer to Help Caregivers.
The Music of the Night – Stars Step Into the Spotlight to Fight Alzheimer’s
Caregiving Club CEO, Sherri Snelling, was on the “purple carpet” in Beverly Hills to interview celebrities and other VIPs attending the 21st annual Alzheimer’s Association gala event, “A Night At Sardi’s.” Founded by Laurie Burrows Grad to honor her father, the late...
Caregiver Stress is No Joke
While some people will start the month by playing a funny joke on a friend or co-worker, the beginning of April, which marks National Stress Awareness Month, makes me think about the stress that plagues those who are caring for an older loved one. And, believe me,...
Waterworld: Refreshing Caregiver Health One Glass At a Time
Today is World Water Day as declared by the United Nations in an effort to get us all thinking more about the need for clean water supplies worldwide, especially in third world countries. I’m going to take a different angle on today’s celebration and write about the...
An Essential Caregiver Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty
In the classic children’s story from the Brothers Grimm, a beautiful princess sleeps her way to an enchanting life with a handsome prince. If it were only that easy. For many of the nation’s 65 million family caregivers, sleep is an elusive luxury and a true fairy...
Caregiving Club Celebrates the Oscars!
Caregiving Club recognizes that pop culture unites us which is why we are celebrating movies that feature a caregiving theme with our reviews in the Caregiving Goes to the Movies pages. Click here to read Sherri Snelling's blog for Huff Post 50 about a trio of movies...
Caregiving Goes to the Oscars
Just in time for the Academy Awards - click here to read my blog post for Huff Post 50 on a trio of films that capture the spectrum of caregiving at the movies: http://www.huffingtonpost.com/sherri-snelling/oscar-movies-about-caregiving_b_2742834.html?view=screen
The First Lady Caregivers
On President’s Day, we honor two great men who have led this country through its creation and one of its most trying times – namely George Washington and Abraham Lincoln respectively. But today I honor the First Ladies who have helped care for this nation and in turn...
Celebrating First Lady Caregivers
Caregiver is a role we all play - even our First Ladies. Read their stories in our Spotlight below - our special President's Day blog.
Stars Talk Healing Power of Music
Singers Glen Campbell and Holly Robinson Peete and Grammy legend Quincy Jones talk about their personal experiences with the therapeutic power of music. Click here to read more.
A Woman Tackles the NFL and Dementia
As Super Bowl Sunday gets underway today, I want to share with you a story about football, courage, love and overcoming all obstacles. The following story is from an interview I did with Sylvia Mackey, wife of NFL Hall of Fame John Mackey of the Baltimore Colts. It...
Heart Health by the Numbers – 10 Years of Go Red
Every October we are immersed in a sea of pink – the color for breast cancer awareness – yet the No. 1 killer of women in America remains heart disease. In fact, twice as many women die from stroke or cardiovascular disease than all cancers combined, including...
Golden Girl Jodie Foster Shines a Spotlight on her Sandwich Generation Role
Sunday night was Jodie Foster’s night as she took the stage at the annual Golden Globe Awards to accept the Cecil B. DeMille Award for a Lifetime Achievement in Film. For more than 7 minutes she commanded the stage and a worldwide audience in a heartfelt stream of...
The Caregiver Solution to New Year’s Resolutions
One of the things I hate about New Year’s Resolutions is they seem to be about taking away something rather than giving yourself something. I suppose one could argue if you lose weight with more exercise and eating more nutritiously you are giving yourself a longer,...
Want to Spread Holiday Cheer? Help Deliver a Little ‘Eat, Pray, Love’ to a Hungry Senior
The following was exclusively written for PBS/Next Avenue It was a low point for Jenny Montalbano back in 1996. She was divorcing her husband and feeling all alone. She knew she had to get out of the house and do something to keep her mind and hands occupied. She...