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!
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