Kicking off August as National Wellness Month, our guests offered valuable insights and practical advice for caregiver wellness, providing actionable steps for caregivers to enhance their mental and physical health.

Recorded on August 1, 2024, this episode is part of the Fitness and Wellness Series. Speakers are listed in order of appearance.

Sherry Snelling, CEO of the Caregiving Club, shared her expertise on caregiver health and well-being, emphasizing the importance of incorporating wellness into daily routines. Her book Me Time Monday introduces seven elements of wellness and a simple method to reset for the week in just seven minutes every Monday. She also provided insights on brain health and the benefits of nurturing "happiness hormones," along with practical strategies to enhance caregiver wellness, home design, and self-care practices.

Ellen McKay, Program Director of Yoga4Caregivers, demonstrated two stress-relief exercises: an easy breathing technique and a shoulder squeeze and drop exercise. She also introduced the Yoga4Caregivers program, which offers complimentary short and long videos tailored to the time constraints of caregivers. The program includes various practices, like chair yoga, somatic exercises, and other mindfulness techniques, catering to individual needs.

Debbie Howard's summary of this show.

Resources

Sherri Snelling:
Sherri’s book Me Time Monday - The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life
Me Time Monday Book

Ellen MacKay:
YouTube (free)
Facebook Group
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BoomerTechTalk.com episode page

LinkedIn Show Post

Co-hosts: Debbie Howard and Linda Sherman

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Music: Solemnity written and performed by Richard Sherman