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,...
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...
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
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,...
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,...
Every October we are immersed in a sea of pink – the color for breast cancer awareness – yet the No. 1 killer of women in America remains heart disease. In fact, twice as many women die from stroke or cardiovascular disease than all cancers combined, including...
It has long been suspected weight gain is a slippery slope to breast cancer risk. Now recent studies are not only supporting this claim but also showing weight loss – even just 10 percent of total body weight – may also help prevent breast cancer. If you are one of...
Relaxation is one of those words that are hard to find in the Caregiving Dictionary. With 65 million Americans caring for a loved one – 24 million of which are Sandwich Generation juggling children, career and caregiving all at once – finding the time to relax is...
When it comes to caregiving, staying fit so that you have the energy to care for your loved one is like training for an Olympic marathon not a sprint. Even though your caregiving race may begin with a crisis event, very often it lasts far longer than you may...
July is Sandwich Generation Month celebrating the 24 million Americans who are literally sandwiched between caring for two generations. Representing approximately 38 percent of all caregivers, Sandwich Generation members are still parenting children living at home...
This month our blog features tips on balancing self-care while caregiving for the millions of caregivers sandwiched between caring for younger children and older parents.
I recently celebrated my birthday and it got me to thinking about our “real age.” Whenever I meet a friend for coffee the conversation now turns to our latest health issue (we are at that age) – hurt knees from running, migraines from changing hormones, sun spots on...