Sylvia Mackey

Alzheimer’s Caregiving Expert & Advocate

Alzheimer’s Caregiving Expert & Advocate

Our CEO Sherri Snelling has been a long-time advocate for Alzheimer's caregivers and the growing movement around brain health. Each year she reports on the latest research from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference (AAIC). She has also been interviewed...

A Cast of Celebrity Caregivers

A Cast of Celebrity Caregivers

As we celebrate National Caregiver Month this November and recognize the more than 65 million caregivers in the U.S., we prove one point – caregiving crosses all socioeconomic, racial, ethnic, religious borders and even includes some celebrities. Many people feel that...

An NFL Wife Tackles Dementia

An NFL Wife Tackles Dementia

As millions tune in to the Super Bowl this Sunday, I am cheering for one football wife who tackled her husband’s dementia with a game plan to keep their lives as normal as possible and in the process found her calling as a caregiving advocate.   Her passionate plea to...

A Football Wife Helps the NFL Tackle Dementia

A Football Wife Helps the NFL Tackle Dementia

As the New England Patriots celebrate their glory as victors in the Super Bowl this Sunday, another NFL victory took place off the gridiron several years ago and was led by a warrior woman. Her name is Sylvia Mackey, wife of NFL Hall of Fame and 1971 Super Bowl hero...

A Woman Tackles the NFL and Dementia

A Woman Tackles the NFL and Dementia

As the Seattle Seahawks celebrate their glory as victors in Super Bowl XLVIII this Sunday, another NFL victory took place off the gridiron several years ago and was led by a warrior woman. Her name is Sylvia Mackey, wife of NFL Hall of Fame and 1971 Super Bowl hero...

NFL Wife Tackles Dementia & Changes the Game

NFL Wife Tackles Dementia & Changes the Game

During the fall Mondays typically mean Monday Night Football.  But the heroes are not always found on the gridiron - sometimes it is the caregiver on the sidelines whom we should applaud.  Sylvia Mackey, wife of NFL Hall of Fame player John Mackey of the Baltimore...

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...

Celebrity Spotlight

Celebrity Spotlight

Caregiving Club CEO, Sherri Snelling, interviews celebrities from movies, TV, Broadway, sports, news, music and politics who are or have been a family caregiver. In November we honor all the nation's caregivers - those caring for older parents or family members, those...

A Woman Tackles the NFL and Dementia

A Woman Tackles the NFL and Dementia

As Super Bowl Sunday gets underway today, I want to share with you a story about football, courage, love and overcoming all obstacles. The following story is from an interview I did with Sylvia Mackey, wife of NFL Hall of Fame John Mackey of the Baltimore Colts.  It...

Celebrity Caregiver Interviews

When it comes to caregiving, celebrities from TV, films, sports, news and music are just like the rest of us.  While some may have more financial resources available to them, they still face a fragmented health care system and experience the emotional roller coaster...