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.
Aging & Caregiving News
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.
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.
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
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...
Creating Care Culture At Work
1 in 6 employees are also caregivers for older loved ones. Read about the trends in the workplace to support these valuable employees.
Employer Wake-Up Call: It’s Time to Become ‘Caring Companies’
Since 2019 much has changed for employees who are also caregiving. Read this updated blog on how employers can become “caring companies”
“Next Frontier” Podcasts for Financial Advisors
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...