senior driving

PBS Next Avenue Articles

Following are all of Sherri's articles for PBS Next Avenue: 4 Forecasts for Family Caregivers in a Post-Pandemic World 5 Ways to Find Happiness As a Caregiver 9 Ways Caregivers Can Get a Free Respite Break 17 Essential Books for Caregivers 90-Year-Old Billionaire...

Presenting the 5th Annual CARE-Y Awards

Presenting the 5th Annual CARE-Y Awards

And the Awards Goes to . . . Fifth Annual CARE-Y Awards℠ – Caregivers on TV For the last five years I have bestowed my own version of the Emmy® Awards – something I call the CARE-Y Awards℠ that acknowledges both the reel stars and episodes in the past year’s TV...

Gear 3 – Alternative Transportation for Mom and Dad

Gear 3 – Alternative Transportation for Mom and Dad

When it comes to seniors and driving, caregivers need to shift through 3 gears with a parent or other older loved one about maintaining mobility and independence while also staying safe.  The 3 gears of senior driving are: 1. Driving Assessment (read the blog here) 2....

Signs You’re Getting On the Caregiver Expressway

Signs You’re Getting On the Caregiver Expressway

As families gather for Thanksgiving this week and throughout the holiday season, it’s an important time to pay attention to some early warning signs you are about to get on the caregiving expressway. If you live long-distance from older parents, in-laws or other loved...

How to Plan for “Driving Miss Daisy” – Part 1

How to Plan for “Driving Miss Daisy” – Part 1

June marks the start of National Safe Driving Month and for those of us who are growing older, the prospect of “giving up the car keys” signifies the loss of independence that we simply do not want to face. Caregivers and the Senior Driving Roadmap If you are a family...