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...
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...
Creating a home environment for an adult with dementia or Alzheimer’s requires a blend of both universal design for aging and well home design that is comforting, engaging and joyful. Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and Alzheimer’s expert, provides this article and free webinar to guide caregivers on dementia-friendly home design.
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...
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...
Joan Lunden Talks Caregiving and Self-Care; Also Experts on Alzheimer’s, Brain Health and Preventing Falls at Home To kick off National Family Caregiver Month and National Alzheimer's Awareness Month, Sherri talks to: TV host Joan Lunden and author of “Why Did I Come...
Leading national in-home care company, Comfort Keepers, is hosting a series of educational webinars for family caregivers presented by corporate gerontologist, Sherri Snelling. All webinars are delivered online and are open and free to the general public. Watch all...
One of the most iconic baby boom generation songs of the late 60s was “Let the Sunshine In,” a hippie-driven hit that was also used by the Ad Council and National Urban Coalition PSA to promote racial harmony in 1969 (check out the diverse choir including Ray Charles,...
This weekend we offer caregivers a few things to help make self-care easy and fun. First, Saturday, June 20, is the summer solstice, the longest day of the year. With more sunlight hours (actually 3 hours and 17 minutes more daylight than during winter solstice in...
Woman are uniquely challenged with it comes to brain health. According to the latest Alzheimer’s Association Fact & Figures Report, two-thirds of all Alzheimer’s cases are women. Meanwhile, more than 10 million wives, daughters, granddaughters, sisters or...
The coronavirus pandemic changed our work lives, our family lives and our personal well-being. Gerontologist and caregiving expert Sherri Snelling reported on and was interviewed by various news outlets including a New York Times article about caregiving for a loved...
Our CEO, Sherri Snelling, recently appeared on “The Doctors” TV show which focused on the Alzheimer’s crisis. Speaking on the program as a gerontologist specializing in dementia and caregiver wellness, Sherri explained the difference between Alzheimer’s and...