People who work together will win, whether it be against complex football defenses, or the problems of modern society. – Vince Lombardi It is officially fall and fall means football season – fans, cheerleaders, Friday night lights, afternoon tailgaters, Monday Night...
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What Is Your Caregiver Style?
Fashion fades, only style remains the same. – Coco Chanel As we gear up for some of the fun fashion events of the season (Fall Fashion Week just started and the Emmy Awards are on September 18), it had me thinking about the different styles we have when it comes to...
Caregiving Lessons from 9/11
The average is the borderline that keeps mere men in their place. Those who step over the line are heroes by the very act. Go! – Walter Schirra, Sr. Today we commemorate and honor the memory of those who lost their lives in the attacks of September 11th just 10...
Honoring America’s Unpaid Labor Force – Family Caregivers
For most of us, Labor Day signifies the official end of summer, the last day women should wear white (although this rule has been waning in recent years) and the beginning of football season. However, the first federal observance of Labor Day in 1894 established this...
How to Cope with Caregiving – The Friendship Connection
August 1 is National Friendship Day which I thought was a good time to talk about the power of friendships when it comes to coping with caregiving responsibilities. We know from numerous studies that staying connected to family and friends improves your outlook and...
Celebrating the Sandwich Generation
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...
Handle With Care – Episode 1 “Staying Connected Through Technology”
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...
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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 TV Show
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...
How to Plan for “Driving Miss Daisy” – Part 1
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...
Caregivers and Corporate America
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...
Caregiver Stress Is No Joke
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,...