Our February episode kicks off with a great interview with Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network). You will learn about this movement in aging in place to help keep older loved ones living in their homes longer as we celebrate National Village Day February 15. We are also focusing on National Caregivers Day February 21 and the recent studies on why caregivers are so burned out and what they need to relieve that stress. Also, February is Heart Health Month and National Cancer Awareness Month and we share some tips from Sherri’s book, ME TIME MONDAY, on how to stay healthy and how to prevent your risk for heart disease and many cancers. February is also National Library Month and Sherri talks about how this observance matches up with a new wellness trend called “Social Re-Wilding.” What is it? Stay tuned… As well Sherri covers the latest trends in well home design from the recent KBIS Show in Las Vegas and why Sherri’s “Snug Home” was a trendsetting blog (and the topic of her next book) at the beginning of a new growing home design trend called “The Snug.” Sherri also shares another trend in senior living called the Cozy Home Communities. (3:16) In CAREGIVER WELLNESS NEWS, Sherri talks about how caregivers are care managers, care researcgers, are coordinators and what will help them most on their caregiving journey with a shout-out to National Caregivers Day Feb 21. Also, she lists national organizations that help caregivers and explains how National Library Month fits into the new trend in “social re-wilding.” Sherri also talks about what to know about heart health for National Heart Health Awareness Month and a cancer screening and Cancer Prevention Quiz for National Cancer Awareness Month. (25:57) Barbara Sullivan – Executive Director of the Village to Village Network (VtV Network) – How to help older parents stay living in their homes longer with a little help. (55:29) For WELL HOME DESIGN NEWS, Sherri talks about the new Cozy Home Communities being built – an alternative to senior living for those in their 60s and 70s. She shares the trends coming out of the KBIS Show for universal design in the home and how Sherri’s “Snug Home” blog and upcoming book were ahead of the curve in the new home design trend of having a “snug” at home. Take Care and Stay Well! Find out more at: caregivingclub.com/podcast/