Caregiving Club On Air

Sherri Snelling
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This podcast is dedicated to the millions of family caregivers who want wellness tips and self-care solutions, who seek expert advice, and who want news about healthy aging on how to fuel our bodies and brains, and how to bring wellness design into our forever homes.

  1. Jun 24

    – INTERVIEW WITH MELISSA FISHER OF KAISER PERMANENTE FOR JUNE EMPLOYEE WELLNESS MONTH

    Welcome to our 2ND June episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast (S6, Ep 72) hosted by Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. On this episode we are highlighting June’s Employee Wellness Month and specifically focusing on employees who are also caregivers with Melissa Fisher of Kaiser Permanente, who is both a caregiver and an advocate for caregivers at work. Currently 63 million Americans are caring for an adult loved one – persons over age 18 – and 7 in 10 are also juggling job responsibilities. In the workplace, 1 in 5 employees are also family caregivers of adults and if you add children then 1 in 3 employees are caring for loved ones of all ages. Many of these are what we call the “Sandwich Generation” caring for children while simultaneously caring for older parents or grandparents and all while achieving this balancing act while working. Sherri was recently on a panel discussion hosted by the National Conflict Resolution Center (NCRC) for employer HR executives on caregiving in the workplace and met fellow panelist, Melissa Fisher of Kaiser Permanente. She asked Melissa to come on the podcast to talk about her personal caregiver journey while working – caring for parents, a beloved aunt and also parenting her children. Her insights on what is needed from employers is important for all employees but especially those who are also family caregivers. Sherri and Melissa discuss: ·       How employers can support caregivers – what benefits or programs Melissa found most helpful but also what she wished you had access to   ·       Her workplace plus Sandwich Generation experience led Melissa to start “Care Partner Care” at Kaiser Permanente – she tells us about this program and how it helps caregivers in their workplace   ·       Sherri mentioned that some caregivers feel that going to work is a respite break from the challenges and burnout of caring for a loved one – it gives the caregiver back a sense of control they don’t experience in caregiving. Melissa agreed and explained her thoughts on how work can be a haven ·       When it comes to workplaces and employees who are caregiving – Sherri and Melissa discuss what they hope to see change in the workplace over the next 5 years when we will have more parents than children to care for in this country.   WATCH THE PODCAST HERE: https://youtu.be/f18NsRsSxn0 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!

  2. Jun 12

    INTERVIEW WITH JONI MAGNUS-RAMSEY OF COMFORT KEEPERS FOR NATIONAL DAY OF JOY JUNE 24

    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 too More 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/rKUEMD2Nvxk 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!

  3. Jun 1

    INTERVIEW WITH JERRI CLARK OF TREATMENT ADVOCACY CENTER (TAC) FOR MAY NATIONAL MENTAL HEALTH MONTH

    Welcome to our 3rd May episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast (S6, Ep 70) hosted by Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. On this episode we are highlighting May’s Mental Health Awareness Month with Jerri Clark, Resource and Advocacy Manager for the Treatment Advocacy Center (TAC) helping those with severe mental illness (SMI) and their families. Sherri talks to Jerri about the 23.4% of the U.S. adults living with mental illness – up from 3-5% prevalence from the 1960s. We may be better at diagnosing, and we may have removed some of the stigma of these brain diseases and neurodivergence, but the solutions and support for these individuals and their family caregivers is still woefully lacking. TAC takes on this support and advocacy role for those with severe mental illness (SMI) – such as the schizoid spectrum and bi-polar disorder – and Jerri explains how the challenges for these individuals and their families can be daunting. We discuss: • What to do if a loved one has anosognosia • How many physicians give family caregivers “HIPAA handcuffs” once a loved one with SMI becomes an adult – and where various states have different ages of health information consent • The effect of cannabis on teens and mental health • How a holistic treatment approach is needed – including a team of neurologists, psychologists or psychiatrists, nutritionists and other experts to explore different solutions that work better than our current state: incarceration, homelessness, 24/7 family caregiving duties • We also discuss Jerri’s book, “Gone Before Gone – When Mental Illness Steals Someone You Love” – not just a personal memoir but a guide for other parents and family members of those with SMI 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!

  4. May 22

    INTERVIEW WITH SEAN FITZGERALD OF TRUBLUE ALLY FOR MAY OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND HOME MODIFICATION MONTH

    Welcome to our 2ND May episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” podcast hosted by Sherri Snelling, corporate gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. On this episode we highlight both May’s Older Americans Month and National Home Modification Month with Sean Fitzgerald, President of TruBlueAlly, a home modification service dedicated to helping older adults live at home as long and safely as possible. On this episode Sherri talks to Sean about how of the 100 million homes in the U.S. only 1% have universal design features. Sherri calls this “Peter Pan Home Syndrome” – homes built for people who would never grow old. Sean explains how TruBlue Ally is helping to change this so older adults can live in their homes longer, safer and healthier. • Why it is essential to hire experts for ADA and universal design elements, such as grab bars, rather than a typical handyman, and what changes are needed in the bathroom - the #1 place for updates • Why many home modifications for older adults are orchestrated (and sometimes paid for) by adult children family caregivers • What critical modifications are uncovered with TruBlue Ally’s 75-question assessment • What are their Home Maintenance plans and how this help family caregivers • Innovative ways to cover home modification costs for older adults 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!

  5. May 12

    INTERVIEW WITH DEBBIE DOTSON, THE “AGELESS ADVENTURER” FOR MAY OLDER AMERICANS MONTH AND NATIONAL TRAVEL & TOURSIM WEEK

    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!

  6. Apr 10

    INTERVIEW WITH KEITH SAGGERS, CREATOR OF NEUROFIRE AND AUTHOR OF “THE LAW OF HOPE” FOR APRIL NATIONAL MONTH OF HOPE AND STRESS AWARENESS MONTH

    Welcome to our April episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” hosted by Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. We are highlighting two things happening in April on this episode: National Month of Hope and National Stress Awareness Month. Our guest for this episode could not be more perfect – Keith Saggers is the creator of NeuroFire, a neurobehavioral performance system for individuals and groups, and author of the upcoming book, “The Law of Hope.” We discuss the neuroscience of stress and how we function under the pressures and stressors that continue to hit the nervous system. Sherri and Keith also discuss how hope isn’t a feeling; it’s a trainable biological driver and how to go from the emotional aspect of hope to physical action. There is also a concept from Keith’s book on neuroscience vs. niceness that Sherri was fascinated to explore. These insights are focused on family caregivers dealing with stress and living with hope but anyone will benefit from the insights Keith delivers. 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!

  7. Mar 19

    BRAIN HEALTH AWARENESS: How Scent and Alzheimer’s Are Connected – Dr. Michael Leon on latest research and Memory Air wellness home product

    Welcome to our March episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” I’m your host – Sherri Snelling, gerontologist, author and CEO of the Caregiving Club. We are celebrating Brain Health Awareness Week March 16-20 by focusing this episode on the exploration of how our brains work in relation to one of our five senses: our sense of smell. As many of you know, my book ME TIME MONDAY was based on how our 5 senses affect brain health and function. When our senses are enhanced, we are building better brain performance while also reducing risk for chronic diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, by lowering inflammation and oxidative stress that have been shown to accelerate brain aging. Joining us is one of the most noted researchers on this area, Dr. Michael Leon, Professor Emeritus of the University of California at Irvine (UCI). His vast years of research are focused on neuroscience and disorders and diseases of the brain from autism to Alzheimer’s. His special expertise is in the interaction of the olfactory or sense of smell and how it can stimulate the brain for healthier outcomes. Dr. Leon is also one of the co-creators of a wellness home product, Memory Air, which aids in better sleep health and memory improvement through scent and aromatherapy. 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!

  8. Feb 19

    GUTHRIE ELDER ABDUCTION CASE insights with experts DR. TINA SADARANGANI and ABBIE RICHIE – TECH GURU at THE SMARTER SERVICE; Sandwich Generation Solutions on How to use AgeTech to Help Older Loved Ones Stay Safe at Home

    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!

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This podcast is dedicated to the millions of family caregivers who want wellness tips and self-care solutions, who seek expert advice, and who want news about healthy aging on how to fuel our bodies and brains, and how to bring wellness design into our forever homes.

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