July is Sandwich Generation Month and for everyone who grew up with Wonder bread and PB&J sandwiches – this is a different kind of demographic – one that represents the dedication, patience and caring of older or chronically ill loved ones. The “Sandwich...
When Catherine Zeta Jones elegantly glided onto the Tony Awards stage this past Sunday in a stunning, sequined red gown, she symbolized the comeback that all caregivers who suffer from depression hope to have – that you can face those dark clouds knowing you will step...
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...
March is National Nutrition Month and while it is sometimes hard for the average person to follow good nutritional guidelines, it is even harder if you are juggling your own healthy eating needs while caring for your loved one. A study by the National Alliance for...
Caring for an older parent or ill spouse can be a labor of love, but it can also take a toll on you emotionally, physically and financially. While many caregivers are not full prepared for their role, it is important to understand the impact that caregiving may have...
I recently attended the Silver Summit Conference at the Consumer Electronics Show, where the focus was on new technology that helps seniors and their family caregivers. This collision of a rapidly aging society with a fast moving technology world is called...
It's that time of year when we make those lists, either on paper or in our heads, of all the things we're going to "do better," or "fix" or "accomplish" in the New Year. While New Year's resolutions are sometimes hard to keep (for the last four years I have said I...