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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/

In our 2nd October episode we focus on National Work-Family Month and also National Emotional Wellness Month. Host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, has two great expert interviews for this episode: 1) Jill McNamara – General Manager of Senior Care for Care.com which offers caregiving services including a caregiver marketplace to find in-home care. Jill shares BREAKING NEWS with us: How Care.com has now added care navigation help from senior care experts to not just employer clients but now to individual families as well. Jill also shares the latest research surveys from Care.com on trends in workplace caregiving from both the employer and employee perspective. 2) Chanel T. Rowe, Esq. – Attorney, Author, Coach, Speaker and Caregiver – Chanel provides us an overview of her new book, “Finding Balance: A Devotional to Help Caregivers Move From Suffering to Strength” where she talks about juggling career and caregiving for her mom with a rare disease, and how her faith helps her on her journey. For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri reviews: o National Work-Family Month – Sherri talks about caregiver wellness in the workplace and how some brain health or “brainspan” programs are trending as the newest emotional health services employers are using o Sherri also talks about “Ageism Awareness Day” (Oct 9) – What is ageism and what does it mean for employers and employees? Sherri also provides insights into a new role for employers – a growing new trend in hiring Chief Longevity Officers or Chief Gerontology Officers and how this will change not just workplaces but products, services, communities and home o And, since October is Halloween month, Sherri highlights two topics that made us think of spooky or scary aging and caregiving issues: Zombie Cells and Cog Fog. She shares how to combat them both and whether blue methylene is good for your brain health? In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri covers: o A new study showing couples who live together have a stronger mental health connection – which can be good and bad. It also demonstrates how environmental and social wellness (our homes and relationships) can impact our emotional health. o October is also Long-Term Care Planning Month so Sherri pivots into one of the 7 wellness elements from her ME TIME MONDAY book with a look at Financial Wellness. AARP’s recent survey shows solo agers, especially older women, are at great financial risk. Sherri offers some long-term care planning resources to help older adults and family caregivers find out what can help for future financial resiliency. (4:37) – Caregiver Wellness News (26:07) Interview with Jill McNamara – Care.com (53:02) – Interview with Chanel T, Rowe, Esq. – Attorney, Author and Caregiver (1:29:41) - Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

In our 1st episode for October, host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, has two great expert interviews to share: 1) Justin Boogaard – Co-Founder and CEO of GoGoGrandparent. We’re celebrating October National Rideshare Month with Justin! You’ll learn how this rideshare company has created a concierge service specifically designed for older adults and how the services are expanding into other delivery and care needs into the home. 2) Marty Stevens-Heebner – Author, CEO of Clear Home Solutions and Founder of AgeWise Alliance Marty shares insights for October’s National Emotional Wellness Month on how adult children can help their older parents downsize, identify clutter from hoarding (a mental health issue) and move into a smaller space or a senior living community. For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri focuses on National Train Your Brain Day on Oct 13 including why brain games do not create the neuroplasticity of brain exercises and what is the difference? Also tips on brain health hacks and insights from our friends at brainHQ. Since October is also National Positive Thinking Month and National Gratitude Month Sherri shares news of a new online matchmaking tool where older adults are paired with younger adults with a mission to mentor and build resiliency with age. Also, studies on how gratitude impacts both physical and mental health. In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about a new trend in home design that helps older adults and family caregivers” 5 Senses Design. This trend taps into the Neuro Design that Sherri has talked about in her upcoming book, THE SNUG HOME. She provides tips and insights as to why this type of home design support mental and emotional health all for October’s National Emotional Health Month. (4:18) – Caregiver Wellness News (28:56) Interview with Justin Boogaard – GoGo Grandparent (1:08:07) – Interview with Marty Stevens-Heebner – Clear Home Solutions (1:44:01) - Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

In our second September episode, host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, focuses on World Alzheimer’s Month as she talks with Dr. Tina Sadarangani, creator of Enlightened Caregiver in Instagram for dementia caregiving tips and inspiration as well as her innovative new app, CareMobi, for family care coordination. Sherri and Dr. Tina also talk about the latest Alzheimer’s research and lifestyle prevention results – can we protect ourselves from later life dementia? And they talk about Emma Heming Willis, wife of actor Bruce Willis and her new book on caregiving self-care and some of the backlash she has received on social media as well more great insights on brain health. For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri focuses on World Alzheimer’s Month and September Self-Care Month as she reveals more research about lifestyle choices and Alzheimer’s risk, including how copper in your diet and journaling for your mind help reduce your risk. Sherri also gives a shoutout to a friend and colleague whose new fashion line for pickleball supports brain health research. And, a nod to the first responders of 9/11 who are showing signs of dementia 20 years earlier than is typical – and why environmental wellness is a key part of brain health. In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about September as Emergency Preparedness Month and offers a free webinar on our YouTube channel for caregivers to help themselves and their older loved ones prepare for natural disasters. Sherri also does another shoutout to Theora Care and its “No Fear” campaign, this time talking about dementia adults and wandering as well as Zinnia TV which has new research on why dementia-focused content improves an Alzheimer’s adult physical and emotional health. Sherri also talks about the recent Tik Tok trend of “Depression Room” videos and how they relate they have a negative mental health impact. The solution? Sherri talks about Dopamine Design and her 5 Cs for Age-Friendly and Dementia-Friendly Design at home – especially when it comes to hacks on how to declutter in 7-minute sessions. (4:35) – Caregiver Wellness News (26:45) Interview with Dr. Tina (1:04:32) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

In this September episode, host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talks with Wayne Lehrer, author of the new book, “The Art of Conscious Aging for National Healthy Aging Month. For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri dives into the secrets of living longer such as eating the breakfast foods that those who reach age 100 love for National Centenarian Day (9/22). Sherri also shares 3 great wellness hacks for National Self-Care Month: Walking, Sleepmaxing and Grandparenting. Sherri also talks about the “Grandmother Hypothesis” from her ME TIME MONDAY book for National Grandparents Day (9/10). In WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri shares the latest news on why more seniors are dying from falls and what is the reason all for Falls Awareness Week (Sept 22-26). And, she takes a look at how solo agers are changing the real estate market and senior living trends. (3:11) – Caregiver Wellness News (29:42) Interview with Wayne Lehrer – Author, “The Art of Conscious Aging” - Sherri talks with Wayne about our third act in life including: 1) Why you are NOT your story 2) How to embrace a meaningful life 3) Why we should abandon anti-aging stereotypes and 4) How to embrace authentic happiness. (1:18:25) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our August episode has host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talking with Savenia Falquist of HomeShare Oregon about a roommate finding service for older adults. Looking to support older adults who are living at home and help them with avoiding loneliness while also boosting their financial resilience, this is what we call “Golden Girls 2.0.” Savenia explains how it works. In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri celebrates one of the biggest entertainment stars of our lifetime sharing her caregiving story: Taylor Swift joins the 63 million caregivers in the U.S. Sherri talks about why this type of spotlight on caregiving is important. Sherri shares insights from her book, “ME TIME MONDAY” for National Wellness Month and also talks about “broken heart syndrome” as part of National Grief Awareness Day (8/30). In honor of wellness month and National Relaxation Day (8/15) Sherri shares 7 Relaxation Hacks from her “Self-Care in 7 Minutes Solutions” video series on YouTube. And, for National Social Wellness Month in August Sherri provides statistics from a recent national poll on friendships and aging – how do you rank? In our WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about recent studies that show how environment wellness is key in longevity showing how Parkinson’s risk is connected to golf courses and how dogs can help. Also, August 26 is National Dog Day and Sherri shares more info on how our furry best friends help is live longer and now how we can do the same for them. And finally, Sherri celebrates the 2-year-anniversary of her book, ME TIME MONDAY, which is coming out in audio format; and Penny the wonder dog makes her annual appearance! (2:50) – Caregiver Wellness News (15:30) Interview with Savenia Falquist – Executive Director of HomeShare Oregon (41:36) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

Our July episode has host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talking with Saudia Gajadhar, Chief Happiness Officer at Comfort Keepers about this year’s National Day of Joy survey among older adults and family caregivers and Comfort Keepers’ role in the new PBS documentary, “Caregiving.” In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri shares the latest stats to highlight July’s National Sandwich Generation Month as well as global wellness hacks for International Self-Care Day (July 24). She also talks about a new habit-stacking wellness trend for older women who care caregiving: how “rucking” is the new “walking.” And a new study shows the significant stress burden on caregivers of those with dementia or Alzheimer’s who wander. As an intro to the interview with Saudia, Sherri shares the difference between happiness vs. joy from her book, ME TIME MONDAY. In our WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri focuses on the financial wellness challenges for the Sandwich Generation including a recent Edward Jones survey showing Sandwich Generation caregivers need more education from financial advisor about long-term care costs; and the actual monetary responsibility many Gen X, Millennials and older Gen Z are taking on caring for children and older parents at the same time. Sherri also shares the topics from the July “Self-Care in 7 Minutes” videos found on the Caregiving Club YouTube channel: Caregiver Bill of Rights, How Alice in Wonderland Helps Caregivers Build Resiliency, 10 Global Wellness Hacks for International Self-Care Day, How the Sandwich Generation Can Build Social Wellness. (3:48) – Caregiver Wellness News (21:16) Interview with Saudia Gajadhar – Chief Happiness Officer for Comfort Keepers (56:32) – Well Home Design News Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/

For our June episode host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, talks with the authors of the new “AARP Caregiver Answer Book” – Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer. They share some of the insights from the book including the difference in caring for a spouse versus an older parent, how and why families need to have the caregiving conversation, how to adopt self-care routines into an overwhelming caregiving life and more. For CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, June is National Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Month and Sherri talks about blood tests for Alzheimer’s risk, how to avoid “popcorn brain,” brain health tests and more. And since June 21 is the Summer Solstice where we have the longest day of sunlight in the year, Sherri shares information on how “sunshine” plays a key role in healing and how a new study uses UV light to help those with multiple sclerosis (MS) and Alzheimer’s adults who experience “sundowning.” And June is also Employee Wellness Month where Sherri talks about the latest studies by Harvard, MetLife and other researchers on why caregiving help as a workplace benefit is crucial and a study showing a health benefit for women solopreneurs. In our WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about a new app from Apple and Universal Music Group for sound bathing just in time for World Music Day June 21, for National Garden Week June 1-7 Sherri shares how garden therapy is taking off in senior living and in workplaces for stressed workers and since June is National Elder Abuse Month, Sherri talks about studies showing how financial elder abuse and scams on older adults is on the rise and what you can do to protect your loved ones. (3:47) – Caregiver Wellness News (26:05) Interview with Barry Jacobs and Julia Mayer – authors of the “AARP Caregiver Answer Book” (1:02:29) – 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/

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/

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 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/