This April episode of “Caregiving Club On Air,” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, celebrates National Get Organized Day April 26 with an interview with Heather Nickerson, Co-Founder and CEO of Artifcts, an app and online resource that helps you tell the stories of your treasures and protect your legacy items. (3:23) For Caregiver Wellness News, we highlight National Stress Awareness Month and World Book Day April 23 with some destress tips from Sherri’s latest book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life.” For Earth Day on April 22 Sherri also focuses on biophilic wellness from her book including Blue Wellness, Green Exercise, Multisensory Nature Experiences that all support the 7 Elements of Wellness in Me Time Monday. Fun and Funny Celebrities – for April’s National Humor Month, we share news of our favorite adaptable clothing line, Joe & Bella, whose cool stylish designs just got more fun by collaborating with comedic actor, Seth Rogen, and his actress/writer/director wife, Lauren Miller Rogen, creators of Hilarity for Charity (HFC), designing some fashion items with some proceeds benefitting those with dementia and Alzheimer’s. Sherri also talks about her work with HFC to support family caregivers. (21:00) Heather Nickerson of Artifcts interview (52:02) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares some tips on how to declutter your home including the latest trend in Swedish Death Cleaning. It not only helps your Environmental Wellness but your Emotional Wellness. And, we offer more resources to help you and your family get your important documents organized in case of personal emergencies or natural disasters. (1:03:36) At the end of this episode is our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. We explore how stories and storytelling can actually help us destress – all for National Stress Awareness Month. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

This March episode of “Caregiving Club On Air,” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, celebrates Companies That Care Day March 21 with an interview with Dr. Jennifer Olsen, CEO of the Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers (RCI) which has a new report on its Innovation Lab pilot program to support hourly workers who are also family caregivers. (3:00) For Caregiver Wellness News, we highlight International Happiness Day March 20. Sherri shares information from her new book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life” on the difference between happiness and joy and since it is March National Nutrition Month, she talks about foods that promote happiness. Sticking with the nutrition theme, Sherri shares information on how 50% of Americas are dehydrated and why this hurts brain health for World Water Day March 22. For Companies That Care Day Sherri also focuses on the trends in the workplace to support employees who are caregivers, especially the 1 in 6 workers caring for an older loved one and the 23% of workers who are Sandwich Generation – caring for children and older parents or grandparents simultaneously. Sherri also highlights the findings from recent reports from Harvard, Care.com and RCI that showcase the innovation and benefit needs working caregivers want. (23:38) Dr. Jennifer Olsen, CEO – Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregivers interview (41:00) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares her insights from recent reports and conferences including the trends from the Global Wellness Institute and the latest products and design for aging in place and creating wellness environments in our homes from the recent KBIS (Kitchen and Bath Industry Show). These include: cold plunges, air care and aromatherapy infused baths. (54:52) At the end, this episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It is how to harness the four feel-good hormones that promote more happiness. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

This March episode of “Caregiving Club On Air,” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, celebrates National Sleep Awareness Week March 10-16 with an interview with Dr. Wnedy Troxel, a sleep science expert and author of “Sharing the Covers – Every Couple’s Guide to Better Sleep.” (2:58) For Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri shares sleep tips from her new book, “Me Time Monday,” including how sleep affects our weight, our mood and mental health, how naps are related to Alzheimer’s risk and how sleep changes as we age. And more from Sherri’s book on why daydreaming is important for stress relief and building resiliency to celebrate National Dream Day March 11. Sherri also recognizes March as National Nutrition Month and shares tips on what foods help you get to sleep. And for our Pop Culture segment, we share our best picture list of caregiving movies to commemorate Oscar Sunday March 10. (33:05) Dr, Megan Troxel, sleep expert and author interview (1:04:40) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares tips from her “Me Time Monday” book on how to get to and stay asleep and also talks about the latest in sleep tech. (1:25:45) At the end, this episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It is how daydreaming helps build resiliency and makes us better caregivers. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

For our February episode of “Caregiving Club On Air,” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, celebrates National Caregivers Day on Feb 16 with Daphney Vick, Founder/CEO of Carefluent. (2:29) For Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri gives an overview of the various home care services available to families for National Caregivers Day including how to get paid as caregiver if you are a family member. Sherri also shares the latest news for February’s Heart Health Month as well as February National Cancer Prevention Month. (27:43) Daphney Vick of Carefluent interview (55:55) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares news about what one Girl Scout and Habitat for Humanity are doing to help family caregivers and older adults, especially with living in our homes as long as possible. (1:03:54) At the end, this episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is from from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It is a heart-focused breathing technique to soothe the vagus nerve and bring calm after stressful events. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

This episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, focuses on January Financial Wellness Month and her great interview with longevity planning financial expert, Amanda Stahl of Raymond James. For Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri continues the January Financial Wellness Month theme with her insights on how to create your own personal "Joyconomy" from her new book, Me Time Monday. Also, since January is the time many people are turning to new exercise programs, Sherri talks about some of the latest wellness trends or what she calls “Joyful Workouts.” These programs follow the principles of her new book, Me Time Monday and the trend in green exercise that Sherri wrote about. Sherri also talks about how to become a Me Time Monday resolutionary – abandon those New Year’s Resolutions for a lifelong wellness plan that works. In the Well Home Design News Sherri talks about cost of care and financial planning for long-term care with some resources and data that help families with the new longevity – the 20 to 30 bonus years of life we are all living. At the end, this episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is also from from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. Sherri offers 7 “Joyful Workout” ideas to kick-start your year. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Kicking off the 4th Season of our “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast which is all about caregiver wellness, Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist, talks with Shawn Hallam, President of Instant Jungle on how houseplants can improve health through better air care at home – just in time for January 10 National Houseplant Appreciation Day! In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri explains the health benefit of hugging for January 21` National Hugging Day. Part of this discussion is from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life, where she shares how to harness your 4 feel-good hormones through activities like hugging that improve mental and physical health. Sherri also discusses the loneliness epidemic in the U.S. and how it led to the death of “Friends” actor Matthew Perry. For Well Home Design News Sherri talks about the 5 best houseplants for air care and reviews how to bring your garden indoors – safely, cleanly and easily. This episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is also from from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It is how the color psychology behind the color green enhances our well-being and joy. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

For December Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host kicks off the holiday theme in this episode with our great interview on the latest trends in age-tech and digital health: Steve Ewell with Consumer Technology Association Foundation and CES which is the biggest global showcase event of the latest technology. Steve will give us a sneak peek of the new products being displayed at CES in January that may make great holiday gifts. Sherri also gives a preview of our 3rd Annual Holiday Gift Guide for older adults, caregiver self-care and well home design. In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri talks about the loss of former First Lady Rosalynn Carter who passed away November 19 at age 96. Sherri shares a personal story about her connection to Mrs. Carter. She also shares the latest in sleep science since sleep is the one thing we often do not get enough of during the busy holiday season. For Well Home Design News Sherri talks about our living environments and how they promote wellness. She gives an update on how senior living are creating Tech Labs for residents to not only learn about tech but also engage in social activities. And Sherri gives insights from her new book, “Me Time Monday” on creating Joy by harnessing your feel-good hormones through environmental wellness design. This episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is also from from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It is the last chapter on the 7 lessons George Bailey from “It’s a Wonderful Life” teaches us about happiness. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

As we continue to recognize National Family Caregiver Month & National Alzheimer’s Month, Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, interviews the following guests on this episode: 1. Megan Witbracht with UCI MIND which is one of about 30 Alzheimer’s Disease Research Centers (ADRCs) in the country. Megan shares the latest clinical trials and drug announcements to treat Alzheimer’s plus support groups and other help for caregivers of those with dementia 2. Neal Shah Founder and CEO of CareYaYa tells us about his innovative approach to providing personal care and companionship in the home for older adults – using medical school students. In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri talks about what actor Matthew Perry’s death teaches us about loneliness. She also shares early gift ideas including great gift baskets from Harry & David’s which has a campaign to support family caregivers. For Well Home Design News Sherri gives a shoutout to one group caring for veterans and their family caregivers: Tunnel to Towers Foundation a nonprofit helping to house homeless veterans, give smart homes to disabled veterans and provide mortgage-free homes to families who have lost a first responder in the line of duty. Sherri also shares insights on “dementia friendly travel” just in time for the holidays. This episode’s Me Time Monday Wellness Hack is our Gratitude Gravy Recipe from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our National Family Caregiver Month & National Alzheimer’s Month episode is a BIG one! Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, interviews the following guests on this episode: 1. Lisa Tyburski of Glenner Centers and the Town Square for Dementia Day Care Villages – an innovative model for caring for those with Alzheimer’s in an active, engaging environment (think Disneyland for Dementia) 2. Lori La Bey – a long-time colleague in dementia caregiving and a caregiver for her late mom with Alzheimer’s. Lori is a dear friend who has a great book out that engages all ages on Alzheimer’s called “Betty the Bald Chicken – Lessons in How to Care” we’re going to talk to her about that and the insights she has from her podcast “Alzheimer’s Speaks” 3. Marianne Sciucco, founder of AlzAuthors, who is going to tell us how her site is a great resource for those living with Alzheimer’s and those caring for someone with dementia – a great interview to celebrate Nov 1 National Authors Day and November National Family Stories Month In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri shares information about the Caregiver Action Network (CAN) campaign for National Family Caregiver Month with the theme #CaregiversConnect. Sherri also talks about daylight savings and what to know about how light therapy helps caregivers and those with Alzheimer’s by reducing depression by 20%. For Well Home Design News Sherri give some highlights from her “Dementia Friendly Design” webinar that she also shares on the Episode Guide page so listeners can view or watch the webinar on Caregiving Club’s YouTube channel. All of this news and the Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on the 7 A’s of Caregiving and the 7 Elements of Life Balance are from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, interviews guests on this episode focusing on Emotional Wellness and Financial Wellness to highlight Emotional Health Month and National Long-Term Care Financial Planning Month. Dani Klein Modisett, founder and CEO of Laughter on Call featured as one of Forbes “50 Over 50,” talks about laughter as medicine. Lisa Rehburg, head of Rehburg Life Settlements and a 30-year insurance industry veteran talks about how to evaluate your life insurance and make it work for you after age 60. In Caregiver Wellness News we start with Sherri’s insights on mental and emotional health and how vibrational medicine – our body’s energy fields – are tied to emotional health therapies. We also celebrate World Smile Day on October 6 and Sherri shares the new “Joy Workout” recently featured in the New York Times for Active Aging Week Oct 3-9. For Well Home Design News we highlight National Book Month with more insights from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life, including information about air care and houseplants for better Environmental Wellness in your home. We also share our latest Caregiving Club “Booklovers Reading List.” And, for Breast Cancer Awareness Month Sherri shares sleep science tips and how it relates to breast cancer – just “Think Pink” for your bedroom soundtrack. The episode ends with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on a 5-minute cross-training the brain exercise to highlight National Train Your Brain Day on October 13. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, has a different kind of episode for August – while celebrating August National Wellness Month and August 6th National Friendship and Aug 15th National Relaxation Day, she is also commemorating August 9th National Booklovers Day with the launch of her new book this month, ME TIME MONDAY – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. Sherri takes this episode to answer the Top 7 questions from followers of her GoodReads page about her new book. She weaves in the social wellness of friendships and relaxation while sharing her inspiration while writing the book. Questions included: Q: What is your new book, ME TIME MONDAY, all about? Q: What inspired you to write your new book, ME TIME MONDAY? Q: You say you write your books for family caregivers but ME TIME MONDAY seems like a book that could benefit any adult? Q: You say ME TIME MONDAY will help readers “Marie Kondo” their lives – can you explain? Q: You talk a lot of about microflows or “baby steps” as a key part of ME TIME MONDAY – how does that work? Q: What is the magic behind Monday in ME TIME MONDAY? Q: You also talk about how the book is based on neuroscience coming together with nature – tell me more about that? The episode wraps up with a “Happy Birthday to Rosalynn Carter,” a pioneer in caregiving whose 96th birthday is August 18, and a special appearance from Penny for National Dog Day on August 26th. And, as always, we end the episode with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on how friendships increase our wellness and 3 tips on how to find relaxation. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ and caregivingclub.com/me-time-Monday-book/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, kicks off July National Sandwich Generation Month featuring an interview with Alexandra Drane, Co-Founder and CEO of Archangels, which provides insights and tools on family caregiving including the Caregiver Intensity Index to determine your emotional health score. In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri shares the latest research from her book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life including information about forest bathing to celebrate National Forest Week July 10-16 and July also being National Self-Care Month. Sherri will also highlight Richard Lui’s latest documentary on caregiving and mental health, “Unconditional.” Sherri also gives a Happy Birthday shout-out to friend, Norman Lear, TV showrunner icon who is turning 101 on July 27. In Well Home Design News, Sherri highlights her recent article on what to plan for when older parents move into your home – one of the conversations the Sandwich Generation encounter: the 3Ps of Prevention, Privacy and Personalization. The episode wraps up with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack especially for July 4th Independence Day with the Caregiving Club’s “Caregiver Bill of Rights.” Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, has three great interviews for this episode beginning with Rachel Francine and Andy Tubman, co-founders of SingFit, who talk about music, brain health and Alzheimer’s for June’s National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month as well as June 21 World Music Day. Sherri’s second interview is with Saudia Gajadhar, Chief Happiness Officer with Comfort Keepers, who will talk about National Day of Joy on June 28 and the results of Comfort Keeper’s new survey on what makes older people happy. In Caregiver Wellness News Sherri shares the latest research from her book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. It includes tips on green exercise and brain health. Sherri also talks about the actor Bruce Willis and his recent frontotemporal dementia (FTD) diagnosis and how to care for our dads for Father’s Day. In Pop Culture, Sherri shares her playlists for World Beatles Day (June 25) and the Beach Boys (International Surf Music Month). In Well Home Design News, Sherri highlights June as National Employee Self-Care Month with tips on how to increase brain health and calm in both the workplace and a home office setting. The episode wraps up with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on how music is beneficial for brain health. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, celebrates May’s Older Americans Month and National Travel Week May 7-13 with her guests for this episode – Co-Founders Jay Wei and Tricia Norton from Discover Live, a virtual travel company. Jay and Tricia will talk about this new trend in travel to help engage our older loved ones but really for anyone of any age to experience and enjoy. In Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri shares insights on resources and new research on mental health that we bring awareness to in May including the new national mental health emergency helpline 988. She also talks about caring for Moms in celebration of Mother’s Day. In Well Home Design News Sherri returns to the travel theme but focuses on how caregivers can get a break and travel and what is trending in self-care and wellness travel. As well, she’ll touch upon respitality – a service for caregivers to have older loved ones stay at an assisted living community while you travel for business or with family and friends. The episode ends with the Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on daydreaming which is “mental floss” for caregiver burnout and a tool to use in building resiliency for better mental and emotional health. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, talks to Francesca ReDavid of Care.com about their new report on “The Modern Workplace” and what employers are doing or should be doing to support employees who are also family caregivers. Sherri also shares her CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS with tips on how to find stress release in the office and at home; also information about National Volunteer Week, National Sibling Day, National Pet Therapy Day and some thoughts on National Humor Month and how all of that relates to caregiver health. In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, since it is also National Garden Month, Sherri shares trends on bringing biophilia – the love of nature – into the home even if you are aging in place with Elevated and Smart Gardens. As always we end with our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack. This episode we focus on National Stress Awareness Month with tips on banishing caregiver burnout. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, talks to Dr. Annie Fenn, who is the creator of the Brain Health Kitchen classes online and just published a cookbook with the same name that helps us keep our brains healthy with food at any age making her our perfect guest for March National Nutrition Month. Sherri also shares her CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, with the latest research on water and hydration for World Water Day on March 22 as well as how to know how much water you should be drinking daily to live longer. In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about how to bring March National Reading Month and National Unplugging Day on March 4 together to create cozy reading nooks that also relate to March 21 National Happiness Day and our take on niksen – the Dutch art of doing nothing. As always we end our episode with a ME TIME MONDAY Wellness Hack – this one is for National Nutrition Month on how rainbows, sunshine and eating like the French give us better nutrition.

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, has two great guests this episode: 1) Kathryn Grube, CEO and Founder of Functional Color Solutions is a color design expert and interior designer who is going to tell us more about color therapy and the key role it plays in our living environments and brain health – all in celebration of National Color Therapy Month. 2) Rick Renner – CEO of Dreampad, an innovative company in the world of sleep science which is perfect since National Sleep Awareness Week is March 12-18. Rick’s also going to touch on daylight savings changes and how that affects our sleep since we’ll be turning those clocks forward 1 hour on Sunday, March 12 to spring ahead! In Caregiver Wellness and Well Home Design News, Sherri shares the latest sleep tech products and also talks about the health benefits of daydreaming for National Dream Day March 11. As always, we end the episode with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack – this one on sleep science and tips for getting better sleep.

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast host, focuses this February episode on National Caregiver Day (Feb 17), Soulmates & Solo Agers for Valentine’s Day (Feb 14), Heart Health Month & Go Red for Women (Feb 3). Our expert guest is Carina Edwards, CEO of Quil, a joint venture between Independence Health Group (Independence) and Comcast, to tell us about how technology is supporting the role of family caregiver for older adults living alone at home. For Valentine’s Day Sherri shares statistics on men who are caregivers and reflects on her friendship with Dan Gasby and the late B. Smith – a caregiving love story. Sherri also shares recent research in Caregiver Wellness and a story about women and what to know about heart health. In Well Home Design News, Sherri talks about the challenges for solo agers and some of the innovations in Maine – where per capita there are more people over age 60 than anywhere else in the country. She also talks about tips from a recent article she wrote for Porch on what to know before you ask Mom or Dad to come live with you. As always, we end the episode with a Me Time Monday Wellness Hack – this one on the power of the color Red for heart health and for love.

Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist and host kicks off 2023 with a focus on January Financial Wellness Month and a time for new beginnings with two great guests: Marc Schulz – co-author of “The Good Life – Lessons From the World’s Longest Scientific Study of Happiness” who along with Robert Waldinger is the co-director of the Harvard Adult Development Study. For 85 years researchers have been examining what makes some people live longer, healthier and happier. As one of the current research directors, Marc will tell us the secrets to living the good life (hint: it has to do with your relationships) from the research captured in the book out this month. Cynthia Hutchins, Director of Financial Gerontology for Bank of America talks about a new study she has done with the University of Pennsylvania on caregiver financial well-being. She shares tips on shaping up your financial wellness for 2023 and beyond and especially how families can plan ahead for caregiving costs. Sherri also talks about more great resources for financial planning when it comes to long-term care of older loved ones and how to create a well home design plan to make modifications to your home every few years so it evolves with your needs as you age. Sherri ends the episode with the Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on the healing power of hugs. to celebrate National Hugging Day January 21.