The pilot episode of our new TV show, Handle With Care, is all about the wonderful products of the digital age -- how they keep older Americans connected to family, friends and the world and how this gives family caregivers better peace of mind. One of the great myths...
Sherri Snelling is a corporate gerontologist, author and founder/CEO of Caregiving Club, a strategic consulting and content creation firm. Her work focuses on helping employers and other organizations educate and support the 5 generations and millions of family...
Handle With Care takes viewers on a 30-minute journey through the world of caring for an older parent, an ill spouse or a child with a chronic illness or disability. The show is the brainchild of Sherri Snelling who felt there was a void in traditional television when...
I’m not sure what it is about dads and gadgets but no matter the age of the man in your life – from eighteen to 80 – the latest tech toys will bring a smile to his face this Father’s Day. Before I go on, I have a little teaser for you – if you read to this end of this...
June marks the start of National Safe Driving Month and for those of us who are growing older, the prospect of “giving up the car keys” signifies the loss of independence that we simply do not want to face. Caregivers and the Senior Driving Roadmap If you are a family...
Today, I was interviewed by Lori Bitter, CEO of Continuum Crew and host of the radio show “The Business of Aging.” We talked about the 65 million family caregivers and their importance and value to Corporate America. Click here to download the podcast from "The...
Today, Meredith Viera officially announced her long-rumored June departure as co-host of the top-rated morning TV program, “Today.” While many speculated that her retirement from morning television was due to a decline in health of her husband who lives with multiple...
Join the movement! Watch the "Me Time Monday" videos and read the tip sheets that help caregivers balance self-care while caregiving -- all in support of the non-profit Healthy Monday campaigns.
While some people started off this 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,...
As Daylight Savings adds more “light” to our day, I want to shed more light on some great technology products that help seniors and their family caregivers with fall prevention and safety. For many Older Americans, unlit walkways or badly lit garages and corridors can...