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!
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