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.
Sandwich Generation
Back to the Future @50 – Taking Care of the Caregiver Inside All of Us
Fifty years ago this month, two things were born: Older Americans Month and me. While both of us are going strong, the Office of Women’s Health just kicked off National Women’s Health Week reminding all of us good health takes work, especially as we age. However,...
Celebrity Spotlight
Caregiving Club CEO, Sherri Snelling, interviews celebrities from movies, TV, Broadway, sports, news, music and politics who are or have been a family caregiver. In November we honor all the nation's caregivers - those caring for older parents or family members, those...
July National Sandwich Generation Month
Read our blogs this month celebrating the 24 million Americans who are Sandwich Generation Caregivers. Squeezed between caring for two generations - children and older parents - 33% of boomers and 42% of Gen Xers are Sandwich Generation caregivers.
April Stress Awareness Month
Continuing our "Caregiver Wishes for 2013" blogs this month feature information, tips and solutions on managing caregiver stress. Featured Articles Caregiver Stress Is No Joke Me Time Monday Video Tips on Stress Relief
Caregiver Stress is No Joke
While some people will start the 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,...
USA Today Spotlight on Caregiving
Each November for National Caregiver Month, Media Planet teams with caregiving organizations such as the Caregiver Action Network and experts to showcase the issues of our nation's 65 million caregivers. This year's cover story features Montel Williams,...
March National Nutrition Month
Continuing our "Caregiver Wishes for 2013" our blogs this month feature nutritional health information and tips. Featured Articles Water – Caregiver Health One Glass At a Time Soul Food – More Than Meal Delivery for Seniors, Caregivers, Volunteers Super...
CAREGIVING MATCHMAKERS – How to Find “The One” When it Comes to Home Care and Senior Living Options
Finding in-home care services or alternative living options for your parent or other loved one – whether it is assisted living, nursing home or personal care services at home – is one of the dilemmas caregivers face. You can conduct an online Google or Bing search...
Let’s Get the Party Started – the Book Launch Event in Manhattan
On Wednesday, February 13, a cast of characters came together to fete the new non-fiction book by Sherri Snelling – A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity Stories to Help You Prepare to Care. The day before the big event, the Big Apple experienced a Big Chill, with...
Book Buzz
Following are the advance reviews from industry experts, media and book reviewers for Sherri Snelling's A Cast of Caregivers. Click here for the Book Poster (or view below): Advance Reviews A Cast of Caregivers “These stories capture the essence of the emotional...
Golden Girl Jodie Foster Shines a Spotlight on her Sandwich Generation Role
Sunday night was Jodie Foster’s night as she took the stage at the annual Golden Globe Awards to accept the Cecil B. DeMille Award for a Lifetime Achievement in Film. For more than 7 minutes she commanded the stage and a worldwide audience in a heartfelt stream of...