Celebrating Older Americans Month, Moms, Military Families & Supporting Mental Health and Move It or Lose It

Caregiving Club On Air

May is Older Americans Month, Mental Health Awareness Month, Military Families Month and Mother’s Day! We talk to radio host, Shawn Perry about “The Senior Zone” about issues facing older adults and his caregiving for his mom. and as an Air Force veteran, Shawn shares his tips on how to “move it or lose it.” For Caregiver Wellness News, Sherri shares the latest statistics on older americans and how we are all living longer but not planning for those 20-30 bonus years of life. Sherri also shares information about mental illness among our older adult population and reflects on the recent passing of country singing legend, Naomi Judd. She also recognizes youth caregivers and the great work of the American Association of Caregiving Youth (AACY) and shares her Pop Culture list of favorite “mom” movies for Mother’s Day. For our Well Home Design News, Sherri talks about the little known “solastalgia,” a new term in the mental health of older adults who feel homesickness even when at home. We finish the episode as always with our Me Time Monday Wellness Hack on The Matthew Effects and tips on how caregivers (and older adults) need to move it or lose it.