OLDER AMERICANS, MENTAL HEALTH, MOVING AND HOME IMPROVEMENT MONTH: Age-Tech Innovation with Kian Saneii of Independa, Celebrating Moms, Living to 100 – Optimism & Ageism, Labyrinth Walks for Spiritual Wellness

Caregiving Club On Air

This May episode of “Caregiving Club On Air,” host and gerontologist, Sherri Snelling, celebrates Older Americans Month with an interview with Kian Saneii, Founder and CEO of Independa, that provides an ecosystem of health and wellness applications and benefits, including bi-directional, easy-to-use video chat, allowing care recipients to stay more healthy, independent and socially engaged, while reducing the costs and complexities of care. (2:50) For Caregiver Wellness News, we highlight May Mental Health Month with research from Sherri’s book, “Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life” on how to combat anxiety and increase emotional wellness. We also celebrate Mother’s Day on May 12 and Memorial Day on May 27 as well as centenarians and Living to 100 but also the ageism we see in workplaces and society for older Americans. (30:31) Kian Saneii of Independa interview (1:02:34) In the Well Home Design News Sherri shares highlights for both National Home Improvement Month and National Moving Month celebrated in May. She shares some tips on resources to help make home modifications as well as the 3 C’s of Age-Friendly Home Design from her “Me Time Monday” book. Sherri also talks about how to help a loved one downsize or move from a family home. You can check out Sherri’s free webinar on “Dementia Friendly Home Design” on the Caregiving Club YouTube channel. (1:18:15) 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 how to increase your spiritual wellness in recognition of May 2 and the National Day of Prayer. Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/