June is National Home Safety Month and National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. Sherri talks to Ken Deering, CEO of iGuard Home Solutions about how to prevent fires in the kitchen especially for our older loved ones who may have dementia. Ken Deering -...
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Season 2, Episode 9 – Show Notes and Resource Links
May is both Older Americans Month and National Small Business Month where we spotlight two start-up businesses that are making shopping for caregivers and older adults easier, better and more affordable. Host Sherri Snelling talks to Bianca Padilla, CEO/Founder of...
Season 2, Episode 8 – Show Notes and Resource Links
May is Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Military Families Month and Mother’s Day! We talk to radio host, Shawn Perry from “The Senior Zone” about issues facing older adults and his caregiving for his mom. And as an Air Force veteran, Shawn shares...
Season 2, Episode 7 – Show Notes and Resource Links
Since April is National Stress Awareness Month and April 30 is National Pet Therapy Day, our guest interview is with Ted Fischer, Founder and CEO of Ageless Innovation and its line of “Joy for All Companion Pets.” Ted talks about the therapeutic effect of robotic pets...
Season 2, Episode 6 – Show Notes and Resource Links
April is National Humor Month so the perfect guest for this episode is Kelly Conway, author of a new book about growing up with and caregiving for her famous comedian father, “My Dad’s Funnier Than Your Dad – Growing Up with Tim Conway in the Funniest House in...
Season 2, Episode 5 – Show Notes and Resource Links
Spring officially starts March 21 and that means longer daylight hours to enjoy nature either by bringing it inside or viewing upon it from indoors. This love of nature and biophilic design is part of Sherri’s interview with Dr. Esther Sternberg, author of Healing...
Season 2, Episode 4 – Show Notes and Resource Links
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...
Season 2, Episode 3 – Show Notes and Resource Links
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...
Season 2, Episode 2 – Show Notes and Resource Links
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...
Season 2, Episode 1 – Show Notes and Resource Links
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.”...
Season 1, Episode 4 – Show Notes and Resource Links
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...
Season 1, Episode 3 – Show Notes and Resource Links
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...