For caregivers, taking a vacation seems like an unrealistic or futuristic dream. How can you leave your loved one? Who will care for them? How can you overcome the guilt of finding relief and fun on a vacation while you are worrying about your loved one? Is it...
Caregiving Club realizes that caregivers have precious little time to read but we felt compelled to create our reading lists for you anyway. You may only read a chapter at a time or pick up the book once your caregiving is done. Or we hope those who have not yet...
As we celebrate American Independence Day, it brings to mind how dependent we are on our nation’s 65 million caregivers. Over the next 20+ years, the next civil rights issue we will face is a growing older population with more seniors needing care – whether diagnosed...
Sometimes the physical aspect of caregiving is the same for older parents – helping feed, bathe, transport them. But the emotional and communication side of caregiving can be very different when it comes to caring for our Moms versus caring for our Dads. Read our CEO...
Following are all of Sherri's articles for PBS Next Avenue: 4 Forecasts for Family Caregivers in a Post-Pandemic World 5 Ways to Find Happiness As a Caregiver 9 Ways Caregivers Can Get a Free Respite Break 17 Essential Books for Caregivers 90-Year-Old Billionaire...
Following are Sherri's articles for Examiner.com: 7 Magnificent Ways the Sandwich Generation Can Avoid Burn-out 12 Tips to Help Prevent Parents from Falling Caregiving Matchmakers – How to Find “The One” for In-Home Care Glenn Close on Mental Illness Awareness Heroes...
Following are the caregiver profiles Sherri has contributed to Caring.com: Debi Cacace – Staying Connected With Her Father-in-Law Through Technology Diane McGunigle on Women, Caregiving and Heart Health Dr. Sally Brooks –A Doctor, A Daughter, A Caregiver First Lady...
September 22 is the first official day of fall as well as National Falls Risk Prevention Day. It's a great time for the 44 million caregivers of those over age 50 to brush up on tips to help prevent parents from falling. Check out Sherri Snelling’s article for...
Are men and women different when it comes to dealing with the stress of caring for an older parent? Read Sherri Snelling’s article for Huff Post 50 on how men and women can learn from each other in managing the stress expectations of caregiving.
You may not immediately recognize her name, unless you are one of the millions of readers worldwide who have made Tess Gerritsen’s novels about female buddy crime solvers, detective Jane Rizzoli and chief medical examiner Dr. Maura Isles of the Boston police...
Disaster season is here - with the second tornado to rip through Oklahoma in the last few days, disaster prep should be top of mind for caregivers. Read Sherri’s emergency preparedness article for PBS/Next Avenue about ensuring your loved one's safety by having a...
More than a "few good men" - fathers, sons, husbands, brothers, uncles now represent 45% of the 65 million caregivers. Read Sherri's PBS Next Avenue article about how men cope with caregiving and her blog about the famous men of caregiving.