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The Health Risks of Being “The Good Daughter”

The Health Risks of Being “The Good Daughter”

  In this interview for Caring.com, Sherri talks to a caregiver who was a good daughter, a good niece and good mother – caring for everyone around her but neglecting her own health needs.  Studies show caregivers typically put their own health at risk and are...

The Monday Prescription for Better Caregiver Health

The Monday Prescription for Better Caregiver Health

Caregiver Monday is an initiative from the non-profit Healthy Mondays organization that promotes a weekly dose of caregiver self-care to stay strong -- physically and emotionally -- as a caregiver. Check out Caregiving Club's Me Time Monday videos (in the right hand...

PBS Next Avenue Articles

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...

Huffington Post Articles

Following are Sherri's articles for Huffington Post: 8 Ways to Volunteer to Help America’s Largest Volunteer Health Care Work Force: Family Caregivers An Essential Caregiving Fairy Tale: Sleeping Beauty Caregiver RX for Stress: 3 Steps to Me Time Monday Caregiving...

Mars vs. Venus on Caregiver Stress

Mars vs. Venus on Caregiver Stress

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.

Happy Birthday to a Caregiving Pioneer – Rosalynn Carter

Happy Birthday to a Caregiving Pioneer – Rosalynn Carter

She said it first and she said it best:  “There are only four kinds of people in the world:  those who have been caregivers, those who are currently caregivers, those who will be caregivers, and those who will need caregivers.” As one of the pioneers behind a growing...

Caregiver Tipping Points

Caregiver Tipping Points

In every caregiving journey there is a point where things must change.  Sometimes it is based on a loved one's increasing needs, other times it is to avoid the stress and burn-out that may be impacting a caregiver's own health. Every caregiver's tipping point is...

Enter the Caregiver Zen Zone

Enter the Caregiver Zen Zone

In celebration of National Relaxation Day August 15 - Caregiving Club is thrilled to join Cranium Crunches to bring you this new caregiver app: RELAX.  Find out more about the app and get your free download - Click here!

Now Entering the Caregiver Zen Zone

Now Entering the Caregiver Zen Zone

Caregiver Stress Relief Goes Mobile Caregiving Club recognizes stress is often a caregiver’s Enemy No. 1.  In fact, a National Alliance for Caregiving study found 78% of caregivers want expert advice including help with managing stress and finding ways to balance all...

National Relaxation Day – August 15

National Relaxation Day – August 15

August 15 is National Relaxation Day. If you are a caregiver, stress is your biggest enemy - what will you do to relax today (and every day)?  Read our blogs all month on stress relief for caregivers.

7 Ways the Sandwich Generation can beat burn-out

7 Ways the Sandwich Generation can beat burn-out

Contributing to Examiner.com, Sherri Snelling's first article offers 7 magnificent ways for caregivers to manage stress and avoid burn-out. Approximately 47% of Americans in their 40s and 50s are considered the "Sandwich Generation" - those who are caring for both...