National Family Caregiver Month, National Family Stories Month, Holiday Travel and Author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop’s New Book “Daughter of Spies”
Host and Gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, kicks off November National Family Caregiver Month, National Family Stories Month and National Author’s Day (Nov 1) with an interview with special guest, noted author Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop. Her new book, “Daughter of Spies,” is about her caregiving journey and uncovering family secrets. This fascinating story takes us inside the life of famous journalist Stewart Alsop and his beautiful British wife, Tish, during World War II and later Elizabeth’s caregiving for her mother who suffered from alcoholism and dementia. She learns both of her parents were spies during WWII and how that shaped their family life. It is an intriguing read and a fascinating interview. Sherri also writes about Alsop’s new book for PBS Next Avenue – watch for that link to be added!
Elizabeth Winthrop Alsop, author 
Caregiver Wellness News
In Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri talks about the latest report of burnout among employees, especially those who are caregiving. She also shares some of the mental health benefits employers are offering caregiving employees.
Sherri also shares the latest tips and resources on traveling with an older parent or spouse with a chronic disease such as dementia. And she touches upon two great resources in the new trend of virtual travel: Wowzitude and Discover Live.
Pop Culture
In recognition of National Author’s Day on November 1 and National Family Stories Month, Sherri shares her list of caregiver memoirs. Sherri’s book, A Cast of Caregivers, shares celebrity caregiving stories from: Holly Robinson Peete, Marg Helgenberger, Joan Lunden, Sylvia Mackey, Alana Stewart Hamilton, Alan and David Osmond, Michael Tucker and Jill Eikenberry. See some of the interviews with these caregiving celebrities under Sherri’s Articles.
Well Home Design News
In Well Home Design News, Sherri talks about legacies and life stories of our older loved ones with terrific resources to keep those memories alive including LifeBio.
Me Time Monday Wellness Hack
As always, we end our episode with our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack that recognizes National Family Stories Month . Our Me Time Monday wellness hack is on how we can build empathy during caregiving through the power of storytelling. It’s all part of Sherri’s upcoming book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Edit for a Wonderful Life.”
RESOURCE LINKS
Elder Care Locator – eldercare.gov or call 1-800-677-1116
Sherri’s articles related to this episode
B. Smith & Dan Gasby on Alzheimer’s – Forbes
Glen Campbell’s Farewell Tour – PBS Next Avenue
Nancy Reagan’s Caregiving Legacy – PBS Next Avenue
Seth Rogen Getting Millennials to Care About Alzheimer’s – PBS Next Avenue
Sylvia Mackey Tackles Alzheimer’s and the NFL – the Alzheimer’s Association blog
Caring for Her Dad Exposes Blended Family Caregiving Conflicts for Tim Conway’s Loved Ones – PBS Next Avenue
Kimberly Williams Paisley Chronicles Her Mother’s Dementia – PBS Next Avenue
Holly Robinson Peete’s Most Challenging Role – Sandwich Generation Caregiver – PBS Next Avenue
The Osmond Family’s Greatest Act – Winning the Daily Battle Against MS – PBS Next Avenue
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