JUNE ALZHEIMER’S & BRAIN HEALTH MONTH AND NATIONAL DAY OF JOY: Staying Hydrated, Employee Well-Being Month, Father’s Day & Musical Menus for World Music Month

Caregiving Club On Air

Our June episode of “Caregiving Club On Air” has host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, recognizing Alzheimer’s & Brain Health Awareness Month with an interview with Deborah Levy, Executive Director, and Dr. Charles Wilcox, Board Member, of the Alzheimer’s Association Orange County. Discussion includes family caregiver education and support groups, signs of dementia vs. Alzheimer’s vs. MCI and the latest tests to diagnose dementia including blood tests as well as how to reduce your risk for Alzheimer’s in the future. For the National Day of Joy on June 26, Sherri talks to Saudia Gajadhar, Chief Happiness Officer of Comfort Keepers, and their latest survey findings on positive mindsets and aging well based on responses from adult children and older parents. (3:07) For Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri recaps some of the latest statistics from the recent Alzheimer’s Association Facts & Figures Report on how many people are affected by dementia, she talks about the importance of hydration and brain health with research from her book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life” for National Hydration Day June 23 and touches upon the difference in caring for fathers versus mothers for Father’s Day. (14:21) Saudia Gajadhar – Comfort Keepers National Day of Joy interview (36:01) Deborah Levy and Dr. Charles Wilcox – Alzheimer’s Association Orange County interview (1:06:45) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares her free webinar webinar on “Dementia Friendly Home Design” on the Caregiving Club YouTube channel to highlight Alzheimer’s and Brain Health Awareness Month. And for Employee Wellness Month, Sherri shares an excerpt from her “Me Time Monday” book on biophilic design to improve brain health as part of Environment Wellness for both home and office. (1:12:14) At the end of this episode is our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack from Sherri’s new book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life. We explore musical menus and sonic seasoning and how our brains interpret music and dining for better health to celebrate World Music Month. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/