Welcome to our June episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast (S6, Ep 71) with host Sherri Snelling, a corporate gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving. In this episode Sherri highlights the 8th Annual National Day of Joy on June 24 including new survey results of caregivers and older adults in my interview with Joni Magnus-Ramsey of Comfort Keepers.On this episode Sherri talks to Joni about the 2026 survey of more than 2,000 family caregivers and older adults:•       92% of respondents say caregiving brings both joy and emotional strain – how do you find the balance and silver linings in caregiving?•       What types of activities bring caregivers joy as opposed to their older loved ones – what joy do they seek?•       As a caregiver, how do you ask for and accept help without feeling guilty?•       If your older loved one does not to bring help into the home, how do you help them to see it is not just them – you need help tooMore than 100 Comfort Keepers offices will be celebrating #NationalDayofJoy on June 24 with special activities to help lift the human spirit of their clients. Join in on the celebration! WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/rKUEMD2NvxkThank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts!Subscribe on your favorite listening channel or our YouTube channel. Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/Take Care and Stay Well!

Welcome to one of our May episodes of “Caregiving Club On Air” hosted by Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. On this episode we highlight both May’s Older Americans Month and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3-9) with Debbie Dotson, the Ageless Adventurer and senior travel expert. On this episode Sherri talks to Debbie about: • How airlines are accommodating older passengers and even some “Dementia-Friendly Airport” design pilot programs in the U.S. • What to know about traveling with an older adult for air travel, cruises and rail travel. • Since Debbie is also an AgeTech expert, we ask her about her favorite travel apps for older travelers. • Also, what helps caregivers traveling with an older loved one – how to plan ahead and what to know before you go! Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Subscribe on your favorite listening channel or our YouTube channel. Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

Welcome to one of our May episodes of “Caregiving Club On Air” hosted by Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. On this episode we highlight both May’s Older Americans Month and National Travel & Tourism Week (May 3-9) with Debbie Dotson, the Ageless Adventurer and senior travel expert. On this episode Sherri talks to Debbie about: • How airlines are accommodating older passengers and even some “Dementia-Friendly Airport” design pilot programs in the U.S. • What to know about traveling with an older adult for air travel, cruises and rail travel. • Since Debbie is also an AgeTech expert, we ask her about her favorite travel apps for older travelers. • Also, what helps caregivers traveling with an older loved one – how to plan ahead and what to know before you go! Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Subscribe on your favorite listening channel or our YouTube channel. Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

In this February episode, Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and host of the “Caregiving Club On Air” is discussing the mysterious case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year old mother of TV host, Savannah Guthrie, who was apparently abducted from her home. Because this case highlights safety for older adults living alone, the health implications of older adults under stress and the role of AgeTech in home safety, Sherri interviews two experts to help us understand and unravel this mystery and use it as an opener to have conversations with older parents and grandparents about their own health and home safety. (10:18) Dr. Tina Sadarangani – Asst. Professor NYU, geriatric nurse and creator of Englightened Caregiver and CareMobi app – Dr. Tina enlightens us about the health issue for older adults in stressful situations – increased heart rate, anxiety, dehydration, mobility challenges and more that we do not always think about. We also talk about the use of technology as both a health aide and a home safety tool. We explore the tech tools that the medical community feels are helpful including Dr. Tina's CareMobi app. And, finally how do we have the talk with older loved ones about their safety at home? Is this case a kickstarter to those family conversations – Sherri and Dr. Tina discuss how to use frightening news headlines as lessons learned without increasing anxiety of those living alone. (34:38) Abbie Richie – Tech Guru at The Smarter Service – Abbie has been an expert in the world of AgeTech for many years as a TV host, radio host, podcast host and serving as the Tech Guru for The Smarter Service. This tech concierge service helps older adults living in senior living communities as well as those living at home – especially the solo agers. Abbie provides insights into the tech that Nancy Guthrie was using – Apple Watch to synch with her pacemaker, Google Nest home surveillance cameras, smartphone – what do we need to know and what other tech tools or alternative gadgets may also help us keep older loved ones safe at home – Abbie shares her top list. And we end with a discussion around tech and privacy - what we should know to provide trust and confidence for our older loved ones in their tech tools. For our podcast listeners who are familiar with our Caregiver Wellness News and Well Home Design News as well as what is happening in the workplace for employees who are also caregiving as part of the Sandwich Generation – we are moving those news segments to our new “Caregiving Club News” program on YouTube. You can catch all the same news, including the latest research news, resources and pop culture we have previously done on our podcast now on our news channel – and it’s all free! All we ask is that you subscribe to us on YouTube as well so you get the bi-weekly news updates and all of our other education caregiving content. Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Subscribe on your favorite listening channel or our YouTube channel. Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

In this February episode, Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and host of the “Caregiving Club On Air” is discussing the mysterious case of Nancy Guthrie, the 84-year old mother of TV host, Savannah Guthrie, who was apparently abducted from her home. Because this case highlights safety for older adults living alone, the health implications of older adults under stress and the role of AgeTech in home safety, Sherri interviews two experts to help us understand and unravel this mystery and use it as an opener to have conversations with older parents and grandparents about their own health and home safety. (10:18) Dr. Tina Sadarangani – Asst. Professor NYU, geriatric nurse and creator of Englightened Caregiver and CareMobi app – Dr. Tina enlightens us about the health issue for older adults in stressful situations – increased heart rate, anxiety, dehydration, mobility challenges and more that we do not always think about. We also talk about the use of technology as both a health aide and a home safety tool. We explore the tech tools that the medical community feels are helpful including Dr. Tina's CareMobi app. And, finally how do we have the talk with older loved ones about their safety at home? Is this case a kickstarter to those family conversations – Sherri and Dr. Tina discuss how to use frightening news headlines as lessons learned without increasing anxiety of those living alone. (34:38) Abbie Richie – Tech Guru at The Smarter Service – Abbie has been an expert in the world of AgeTech for many years as a TV host, radio host, podcast host and serving as the Tech Guru for The Smarter Service. This tech concierge service helps older adults living in senior living communities as well as those living at home – especially the solo agers. Abbie provides insights into the tech that Nancy Guthrie was using – Apple Watch to synch with her pacemaker, Google Nest home surveillance cameras, smartphone – what do we need to know and what other tech tools or alternative gadgets may also help us keep older loved ones safe at home – Abbie shares her top list. And we end with a discussion around tech and privacy - what we should know to provide trust and confidence for our older loved ones in their tech tools. For our podcast listeners who are familiar with our Caregiver Wellness News and Well Home Design News as well as what is happening in the workplace for employees who are also caregiving as part of the Sandwich Generation – we are moving those news segments to our new “Caregiving Club News” program on YouTube. You can catch all the same news, including the latest research news, resources and pop culture we have previously done on our podcast now on our news channel – and it’s all free! All we ask is that you subscribe to us on YouTube as well so you get the bi-weekly news updates and all of our other education caregiving content. Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Subscribe on your favorite listening channel or our YouTube channel. Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and host of the “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast is kicking off the first episode of Season 6 with two great interviews. For this January episode we will focus on Financial Wellness Month with two guest expert interviews from Raymond James financial advisors: (7:50) Emily Treasure – Sr. Manager for Longevity Planning – Raymond James who will talk about the new role financial advisors are playing with clients for comprehensive family financial planning that includes caregiving and long-term care costs. Emily will also highlight a unique program Raymond James has that offers connections to a specially curated group of companies that help caregivers navigate care needs and services – part of the value advisors are adding to their client services (36:20) Margaret Starner – Founder & Managing Director of The Starner Group, part of Raymond James who will speak as a “super ager” who is still going strong in her 80s running her company and advising clients on longevity planning. Margaret will explain what challenges people face after 50 in planning for the next 50 years and how each decade brings new opportunities and decisions. Her secret? Margaret shares how she advises clients to plan for passion, purpose and lifelong learning For our podcast listeners who are familiar with our Caregiver Wellness News and Well Home Design News as well as what is happening in the workplace for employees who are also caregiving as part of the Sandwich Generation – we are moving those news segments to our new “Caregiving Club News” program on YouTube. You can catch all the same news, including the latest research news, resources and pop culture we have previously done on our podcast now on our news channel – and it’s all free! All we ask is that you subscribe to us on YouTube as well so you get the bi-weekly news updates and all of our other education caregiving content. Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and host of the “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast is kicking off the first episode of Season 6 with two great interviews. For this January episode we will focus on Financial Wellness Month with two guest expert interviews from Raymond James financial advisors: (7:50) Emily Treasure – Sr. Manager for Longevity Planning – Raymond James who will talk about the new role financial advisors are playing with clients for comprehensive family financial planning that includes caregiving and long-term care costs. Emily will also highlight a unique program Raymond James has that offers connections to a specially curated group of companies that help caregivers navigate care needs and services – part of the value advisors are adding to their client services (36:20) Margaret Starner – Founder & Managing Director of The Starner Group, part of Raymond James who will speak as a “super ager” who is still going strong in her 80s running her company and advising clients on longevity planning. Margaret will explain what challenges people face after 50 in planning for the next 50 years and how each decade brings new opportunities and decisions. Her secret? Margaret shares how she advises clients to plan for passion, purpose and lifelong learning For our podcast listeners who are familiar with our Caregiver Wellness News and Well Home Design News as well as what is happening in the workplace for employees who are also caregiving as part of the Sandwich Generation – we are moving those news segments to our new “Caregiving Club News” program on YouTube. You can catch all the same news, including the latest research news, resources and pop culture we have previously done on our podcast now on our news channel – and it’s all free! All we ask is that you subscribe to us on YouTube as well so you get the bi-weekly news updates and all of our other education caregiving content. Thank you for making “Caregiving Club On Air” #3 on the list of top 80 caregiving podcasts! Learn more on our episode guide page on the Caregiving Club website: caregivingclub.com/podcast/ Take Care and Stay Well!

For our November Thanksgiving/Holidays episode Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club, highlights news and some of the recent studies for National Family Caregiver Month including recent research showing 20 million more caregivers have joined the caregiver volunteer army over the last decade, how men as caregivers are dealing with their mental health and how the Sandwich Generation is challenged with financial resiliency. And since families are gathering for the holidays Sherri shares some insights into how “respitality” can help traveling caregivers but also how caregivers can get a much-needed break during the holidays with respite care. Speaking of self-care, we know the holidays and recent adjustments to Daylight Savings Time on November 2 may negatively impact your sleep health – Sherri shares how your sleep posture tells you about the type of stress you may be experiencing during the hectic holidays. Sherri also provides a sneak preview of Caregiving Club’s 5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide just in time for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. And she gives a shout-out to her fellow authors who have appeared on this podcast with books on caregiving, wellness, brain health and longevity for National Author’s Day November 1. We specifically made this podcast a little shorter than most of our episodes so you can have more minutes to focus on you this holiday season. We are grateful for all our podcast listeners and subscribers and to all the nation’s 63 million family caregivers! Happy Thanksgiving! (3:48) – Caregiver Wellness News (29:36) - Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

For our November Thanksgiving/Holidays episode Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club, highlights news and some of the recent studies for National Family Caregiver Month including recent research showing 20 million more caregivers have joined the caregiver volunteer army over the last decade, how men as caregivers are dealing with their mental health and how the Sandwich Generation is challenged with financial resiliency. And since families are gathering for the holidays Sherri shares some insights into how “respitality” can help traveling caregivers but also how caregivers can get a much-needed break during the holidays with respite care. Speaking of self-care, we know the holidays and recent adjustments to Daylight Savings Time on November 2 may negatively impact your sleep health – Sherri shares how your sleep posture tells you about the type of stress you may be experiencing during the hectic holidays. Sherri also provides a sneak preview of Caregiving Club’s 5th Annual Holiday Gift Guide just in time for Black Friday/Cyber Monday deals. And she gives a shout-out to her fellow authors who have appeared on this podcast with books on caregiving, wellness, brain health and longevity for National Author’s Day November 1. We specifically made this podcast a little shorter than most of our episodes so you can have more minutes to focus on you this holiday season. We are grateful for all our podcast listeners and subscribers and to all the nation’s 63 million family caregivers! Happy Thanksgiving! (3:48) – Caregiver Wellness News (29:36) - Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

May is a BIG month and we have two great guests for this episode: Harry Margolis, Elder Law Attorney and Linda Kafka, Founder/Principal of Neuro Design Academy. Since May is both National Elder Law Month and Home Modification Month, these two experts are perfect for this episode to share valuable information caregivers do not want to miss! In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on May Older Americans Month and an awareness campaign where Sherri served as gerontology advisor on for Theora Care called “No Fear.” And since May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, Sherri shares some insights from research done by Prof. Jean Twenge at San Diego State University on iGen and social media dangers to teen mental health. Sherri also shares information about the latest educational campaign from the Caregiver Action Network on caring for someone with PTSD; and a new stress relief, self-care app called eLightn.me from Drs. Alman and Felitti. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on May as National Home Improvement Month and National Moving Month. Sherri talks two great resources, TruBlue Home Service Ally for finding handymen and other home small modification services; and Porch.com for downsizing or moving an older loved one. And in our Pop Culture segment. Sherri shares the latest documentaries and films you can stream on caregiving with celebrities like Bradley Cooper, Martin Sheen, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen and more. (2:58) – Caregiver Wellness News (18:26) Interview with Harry Margolis – Elder Law Attorney (56:50) Interview with Linda Kafka – Neuro Design Academy (1:38:31) – Well Home Design News (1:43:16) – Pop Culture – Caregiving and Aging At the Movies Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

May is a BIG month and we have two great guests for this episode: Harry Margolis, Elder Law Attorney and Linda Kafka, Founder/Principal of Neuro Design Academy. Since May is both National Elder Law Month and Home Modification Month, these two experts are perfect for this episode to share valuable information caregivers do not want to miss! In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on May Older Americans Month and an awareness campaign where Sherri served as gerontology advisor on for Theora Care called “No Fear.” And since May is also Mental Health Awareness Month, Sherri shares some insights from research done by Prof. Jean Twenge at San Diego State University on iGen and social media dangers to teen mental health. Sherri also shares information about the latest educational campaign from the Caregiver Action Network on caring for someone with PTSD; and a new stress relief, self-care app called eLightn.me from Drs. Alman and Felitti. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on May as National Home Improvement Month and National Moving Month. Sherri talks two great resources, TruBlue Home Service Ally for finding handymen and other home small modification services; and Porch.com for downsizing or moving an older loved one. And in our Pop Culture segment. Sherri shares the latest documentaries and films you can stream on caregiving with celebrities like Bradley Cooper, Martin Sheen, Seth and Lauren Miller Rogen and more. (2:58) – Caregiver Wellness News (18:26) Interview with Harry Margolis – Elder Law Attorney (56:50) Interview with Linda Kafka – Neuro Design Academy (1:38:31) – Well Home Design News (1:43:16) – Pop Culture – Caregiving and Aging At the Movies Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

We are kicking off April with what is top of mind for everyone – how AI (artificial intelligence) is affecting and changing aging and caregiving. We have two experts in this area: Lawrence Kosick, Co-Founder of Get Set Up and Dor Skuler, Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, makers of ElliQ. They talk about how they are using AI to help both older adults and caregivers make managing health easier and more personalized. In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on April as National Stress Awareness Month and Sherri shares the latest on the Tik Tok trend, “cortisol face” and what caregivers should know. Sherri also talks about a new way to measure cortisol and stress in the workplace using saliva being tested with Cleveland Clinic employees. And new insights from a recent report from United Church Homes and MIT AgeLab on how caregivers feel about AI and managing care for their older loved one. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on April’s National Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the research that is identifying “parkinson’s clusters” – geographic areas with extremely high prevalence for Parkinsons’s disease – Sherri talks about what you should know about environmental factors and other risks as well as the signs of Parkinson’s – some of which may surprise you. Also, Sherri shares a new report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Michel J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – the first-ever study of caregivers of those with Parkinson’s disease. One solution for these Parkinson’s caregivers and all caregivers is a training platform from Trualta that helps caregivers up-skilll and learn techniques that help them on their caregiving journey. They share results of more than 3 million minutes caregivers have spent on their platform and what they are saying. (3:52) – Caregiver Wellness News (17:46) Interview with Lawrence Kosick – Get Set Up (53:26) Interview with Dor Skuler – Intuition Robotics and ElliQ (1:23:24) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

We are kicking off April with what is top of mind for everyone – how AI (artificial intelligence) is affecting and changing aging and caregiving. We have two experts in this area: Lawrence Kosick, co-Founder of Get Set Up and Dor Skuler, Founder and CEO of Intuition Robotics, makers of ElliQ. They talk about how they are using AI to help both older adults and caregivers make managing health and easier and nmore personalized. In our Caregiver Wellness News, we focus on April as National Stress Awareness Month and Sherri shares the latest on the Tik Tok trend, “cortisol face” and what caregivers should know. Sherri also talks about also a new way to measure cortisol and stress in the workplace using an AI-based wearable sensor being tested with Cleveland Clinic employees. And new insights from a recent report from United Church Homes and MIT AgeLab on how caregivers feel about AI and managing care for their older loved one. For our Well Home Design News, we put the spotlight on April’s National Parkinson’s Awareness Month and the research that is identifying “parkinson’s clusters” – geographic areas with extremely high prevalence for Parkinsons’s disease – Sherri talks about what you should know about environmental factors and other risks as well as the signs of Parkinson’s – some of which may surprise you. Also, Sherri shares a new report from the National Alliance for Caregiving and the Michel J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research – the first ever study of caregivers of those with Parkinson’s disease. One solution for these Parkinson’s caregivers and all caregivers is a training platform from Trualta that helps caregiver up-skilll and learn techniques that help them on their caregiving journey. They share results of more than 3 million minutes caregivers have spent on their platform and what they are saying. (3:52) – Caregiver Wellness News (17:46) Interview with Lawrence Kosick – Get Set Up (53:26) Interview with Dor Skuler – Intuition Robotics and ElliQ (1:23:24) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our second March episode shines a spotlight on a national treasure – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its comprehensive work to support the family caregivers of veterans. I talked with three of the executives with the EFD about their programs, including the Hidden Heroes program and the Dole Caregiver Fellows, as well as talked with a Dole Caregiver Fellow and her journey through the health care system with her veteran husband who suffered a TBI while on active duty. And, since March is also National Traumatic Brain Injury Month, I also talk to Dr. Gail Anderson of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida about what to know about TBIs and how to communicate with a loved one who has a TBI. (6:13) – Dr. Roxana Delgado – Dole Caregiver Fellow – shares her caregiving journey with a veteran husband who suffered a TBI on active duty and as she says, “how to go from tragedy to triumph.” 38:53) Liz Rotenberry – Director of Caregiver Engagement for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – talks about how to become a Dole Caregiver Fellow, mental health programs and more. (1:07:36) Marianne Delatorre - Community Engagement Manager, Hidden Heroes program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – tells us more about this program for caregivers locally and nationwide (1:38:10) – Dr. Gail Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – explains the spectrum of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how to communicate with a loved one with TBI Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our second March episode shines a spotlight on a national treasure – the Elizabeth Dole Foundation and its comprehensive work to support the family caregivers of veterans. I talked with three of the executives with the EFD about their programs, including the Hidden Heroes program and the Dole Caregiver Fellows, as well as talked with a Dole Caregiver Fellow and her journey through the health care system with her veteran husband who suffered a TBI while on active duty. And, since March is also National Traumatic Brain Injury Month, I also talk to Dr. Gail Anderson of the Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital in Florida about what to know about TBIs and how to communicate with a loved one who has a TBI. (6:13) – Dr. Roxana Delgado – Dole Caregiver Fellow – shares her caregiving journey with a veteran husband who suffered a TBI on active duty and as she says, “how to go from tragedy to triumph.” 38:53) Liz Rotenberry – Director of Caregiver Engagement for the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – talks about how to become a Dole Caregiver Fellow, mental health programs and more. (1:07:36) Marianne Delatorre - Community Engagement Manager, Hidden Heroes program of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation – tells us more about this program for caregivers locally and nationwide (1:38:10) – Dr. Gail Anderson of Brooks Rehabilitation Hospital – explains the spectrum of traumatic brain injury (TBI) and how to communicate with a loved one with TBI Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our first March episode kicks off with a great interview with Dan Gartenberg – Founder and CEO of SleepSpace in ceiebration of March National Sleep Awareness Month. As a national authority on sleep science, Dan shares his expertise in sleep science research to discover what helps us get better sleep but he also talks about the upside and downside of wearables to help with sleep – do they really work? (2:35) – CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS – Since March is also National Nutrition Month, Sherri shares insights into the foods that help us get to sleep and if intermittent fasting helps with sleep. Sherri also talks about recent findings on melatonin toxicity – are you or your loved one at risk? March 20 is Companies That Care Day and Sherri shares the latest reports from the Milken Institute Center on Aging and the first-ever U.S. News & World Report ranking on “Best Companies to Work for that Support Family Caregivers” – hurray! And finally, Sherri talks about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his wife/caregiver as he suffered from Alzheimer’s in his last days. She talks about the importance of a care team for the caregivers as well as older loved ones. (24:25) Dan Gartenberg – Founder/CEO of SleepSpace on everything you wanted to know about sleep science and sleep tech. (1:00:36) WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS - Sherri talks about creating bed heaven and the perfect sleep environment including special tips for older adults. She also talks about the trend in sleep coaches – now even being offered at 5-star hotels! Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our first March episode kicks off with a great interview with Dan Gartenberg – Founder and CEO of SleepSpace in ceiebration of March National Sleep Awareness Month. As a national authority on sleep science, Dan shares his expertise in sleep science research to discover what helps us get better sleep but he also talks about the upside and downside of wearables to help with sleep – do they really work? (2:35) – CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS – Since March is also National Nutrition Month, Sherri shares insights into the foods that help us get to sleep and if intermittent fasting helps with sleep. Sherri also talks about recent findings on melatonin toxicity – are you or your loved one at risk? March 20 is Companies That Care Day and Sherri shares the latest reports from the Milken Institute Center on Aging and the first-ever U.S. News & World Report ranking on “Best Companies to Work for that Support Family Caregivers” – hurray! And finally, Sherri talks about the tragic death of Gene Hackman and his wife/caregiver as he suffered from Alzheimer’s in his last days. She talks about the importance of a care team for the caregivers as well as older loved ones. (24:25) Dan Gartenberg – Founder/CEO of SleepSpace on everything you wanted to know about sleep science and sleep tech. (1:00:36) WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS - Sherri talks about creating bed heaven and the perfect sleep environment including special tips for older adults. She also talks about the trend in sleep coaches – now even being offered at 5-star hotels! Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our February episode kicks off with a great interview with Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network). You will learn about this movement in aging in place to help keep older loved ones living in their homes longer as we celebrate National Village Day February 15. We are also focusing on National Caregivers Day February 21 and the recent studies on why caregivers are so burned out and what they need to relieve that stress. Also, February is Heart Health Month and National Cancer Awareness Month and we share some tips from Sherri’s book, ME TIME MONDAY, on how to stay healthy and how to prevent your risk for heart disease and many cancers. February is also National Library Month and Sherri talks about how this observance matches up with a new wellness trend called “Social Re-Wilding.” What is it? Stay tuned… As well Sherri covers the latest trends in well home design from the recent KBIS Show in Las Vegas and why Sherri’s “Snug Home” was a trendsetting blog (and the topic of her next book) at the beginning of a new growing home design trend called “The Snug.” Sherri also shares another trend in senior living called the Cozy Home Communities. (3:16) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about how caregivers are care managers, care researcgers, are coordinators and what will help them most on their caregiving journey with a shout-out to National Caregivers Day Feb 21. Also, she lists national organizations that help caregivers and explains how National Library Month fits into the new trend in “social re-wilding.” Sherri also talks about what to know about heart health for National Heart Health Awareness Month and a cancer screening and Cancer Prevention Quiz for National Cancer Awareness Month. (25:57) Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network) – How to help older parents stay living in their homes longer with a little help. (55:29) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about the new Cozy Home Communities being built – an alternative to senior living for those in their 60s and 70s. She shares the trends coming out of the KBIS Show for universal design in the home and how Sherri’s “Snug Home” blog and upcoming book were ahead of the curve in the new home design trend of having a “snug” at home. Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our February episode kicks off with a great interview with Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network). You will learn about this movement in aging in place to help keep older loved ones living in their homes longer as we celebrate National Village Day February 15. We are also focusing on National Caregivers Day February 21 and the recent studies on why caregivers are so burned out and what they need to relieve that stress. Also, February is Heart Health Month and National Cancer Awareness Month and we share some tips from Sherri’s book, ME TIME MONDAY, on how to stay healthy and how to prevent your risk for heart disease and many cancers. February is also National Library Month and Sherri talks about how this observance matches up with a new wellness trend called “Social Re-Wilding.” What is it? Stay tuned… As well Sherri covers the latest trends in well home design from the recent KBIS Show in Las Vegas and why Sherri’s “Snug Home” was a trendsetting blog (and the topic of her next book) at the beginning of a new growing home design trend called “The Snug.” Sherri also shares another trend in senior living called the Cozy Home Communities. (3:16) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about how caregivers are care managers, care researcgers, are coordinators and what will help them most on their caregiving journey with a shout-out to National Caregivers Day Feb 21. Also, she lists national organizations that help caregivers and explains how National Library Month fits into the new trend in “social re-wilding.” Sherri also talks about what to know about heart health for National Heart Health Awareness Month and a cancer screening and Cancer Prevention Quiz for National Cancer Awareness Month. (25:57) Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network) – How to help older parents stay living in their homes longer with a little help. (55:29) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about the new Cozy Home Communities being built – an alternative to senior living for those in their 60s and 70s. She shares the trends coming out of the KBIS Show for universal design in the home and how Sherri’s “Snug Home” blog and upcoming book were ahead of the curve in the new home design trend of having a “snug” at home. Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

For the first episode of Season 5 we kick off the New Year with a great interview with Debbie Dotson, TV host of “Tech Talk with Debbie” about the latest products and trends in age-tech from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Sherri will also share financial self-care tips for January’s Financial Wellness Month that also help caregivers plan for costs of care. And since many listeners may have made New Year’s Resolutions – Sherri will share tips from her book on how to become a “Resolutionary” and make your goals last all year and how to avoid the “Ditch News Year’s Resolutions” on January 17. Sherri also shares a balance test you can do at home to show how well you are aging. For better environmental wellness Sherri shares tips from her book on how houseplants help improve air care and how those suffering from disasters, such as the wildfires, in Southern California, can avoid a new mental health issue – solastalgia – for themselves and their older loved ones. (2:17) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about how to become a New Year’s Resolutionary with the Me Time Monday plan, a balance test from the Mayo Clinic on your neuromuscular health and 7 Joyful Workouts for body, brain and soul. And for January Financial Wellness Month a new study on the Sandwich Generation and how to better prepare for cost of caregiving as well as how to plan ahead for the change in the estate tax for this year. (19:28) Debbie Dotson – TV Host of “Tech Talk with Debbie” – Debbie shares her top picks in age-tech from the recent Consumer Electronics Show (CES). (53:58) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks January 10 National Houseplant Awareness Day and which houseplants help improve air care and quality in the home. She also talks about a mental health issue tied to the home called “solastalgia” – it happens when we suffer from natural disasters or a changing neighborhood and how it affects older adults. And Sherri sends a shoutout to friends suffering from the recent Southern California wildfires to stay #SoCalStrong! Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/