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Caregiver SOS On Air

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This hour-long weekly radio show airs 6 p.m. Sundays on 930(AM) The Answer KLUP in the Greater San Antonio region. Hosted by nationally recognized gerontologist Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron, and featuring author/psychologist Dr. James Huysman PsyD, LCSW, Caregiver SOS On Air explores issues important to you.
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Episodes

How to handle the fear and stress of the pandemic w/ Lee Woodruff

Ms. Lee Woodruff, journalist, author, public speaker, and co-founder of the Bob Woodruff Foundation, author on an article on AARP Magazine on Caregiver's Quarantine Diary: How I'm Handling the Fear and Stress, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts nationally known gerontologist and Executive Director, WellMed Charitable Foundation and Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council on the Aging Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron

Nov 26, 202026 min

Pandemic accelerates loneliness for aging population and that's not good w/ Dr. Solway

Erica Solway, PhD, MSW, MPH Associate Director, National Poll on Healthy Aging Institute for Healthcare Policy & Innovation at the University of Michigan talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts nationally known gerontologist and Executive Director, WellMed Charitable Foundation and Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council on the Aging Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about loneliness and aging made worse by the pandemic.

Nov 25, 202026 min

Baby Boomers Caring for Elderly Parents w/ Randy Escamilla

Randy Escamilla's life was on track -- super career, great personal life, and then his dad had a stroke and Randy became his caregiver, He shares his story with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts nationally known gerontologist and Executive Director, WellMed Charitable Foundation and Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council on the Aging Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Nov 24, 202026 min

Love before 50, recapturing love after 50 w/ Barry J. Jacobs & Julia L. Mayer

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D and Julia L. Mayer, Psy.D, co-authors AARP Love and Meaning After 50—10 Challenges to Great Relationships and How to Overcome Them, discuss their new book and relationship theories. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national influencer on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

Compassionate caregiving in the face of aging and illness w/ Tena Scallan

“The Ultimate Caregiving Expert” and author, Tena Scallan, discusses how both home and lifestyle can be preserved by compassionate caregiving in the face of aging or illness. With Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Tina Smith, M.A., and attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron. Smith was filling in for regular co-host Carol Zernial.

Oct 13, 202026 min

Caregivers from the provider perspective w/ Dr. Charles

Marissa Charles, MD, WellMed Medical Management Primary Care Physician and cohost of WellMed Radio discusses caregivers from the provider perspective. With Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts; nationally known gerontologist, Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

Yoga as a technique to ease stress of caregiving w/ Beryl Birch

Beryl Birch, Executive Director, The Hard & The Soft Yoga Institute, discusses the elements of longevity as applied to caregivers including the importance of self-care and how yoga can help ease the stress of caregiving. With Caregiver SOS on Air Co-hosts nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

What's funny about caregiving? Embracing the humor to withstand the stress w/ Elaine Sanchez

Elaine Sanchez, Author of Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver, and co-founder of Caregiverhelp.com, talks about caregiving, the challenges, the humor, and the need. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national advocate for seniors and caregivers, and attorney and veteran broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

Past, present and future of caregiving and caregivers w/ Grace Whiting

President and CEO of the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC), Grace Whiting, shares her thoughts on the history and status of caregiving in America. With co-hosts, Carol Zernial, recognized widely as an important advocate for seniors and caregivers, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

Caregiving from the ground up as only a millenial would do it w/ Anthony Cirillo

Global Practice Partner from GIS Healthcare and creator of the Caregiver Smile Summit, Anthony Cirillo, shares caregiving tips for one and all. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national influencer on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

What caregivers should know about dementia and memory loss w/ Dr. Tam Cummings

Nationally known memory expert, Dr. Tamm Cummings joins Caregiver SOS on Air in a wide-range discussion on memory, dementia, and more with an emphasis on help for caregivers and their families. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national influencer on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Oct 13, 202026 min

Amy Goyer - June 14, 2020

Amy Goyer, nationally known writer and speaker and AARP caregiving expert, and author of Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving, discusses her personal multi-generational caregiving experiences, and then hones in on caregiving tips and advice during the current COVID-19 pandemic.

Jun 17, 202026 min

Amber Liddell Alwais, JD - June 7, 2020

Attorney Amber Liddell Alwais, board certified in family law shares what every caregiver should know about the law, family law, and caregiving.

Jun 17, 202026 min

Pamela D. Wilson - May 31, 2020

Pamela D. Wilson, MS, BS/BA, CG, CSA, talks about the effects of being a working caregiver, signs of burnout, and practical conversations with family about welcoming help, and self-care tips. Visit PamelaDWilson.com for more information about Pamela and her work.

Jun 17, 202026 min

Rachel Hiles - May 24, 2020

Rachel Hiles describes her experiences as a millennial caring for her grandma, Barbara.

Jun 17, 202026 min

Dr. Allison B. Reiss - Tips for Caregivers Amidst COVID-19 - May 10, 2020

Dr. Allison B. Reiss shares tips for Caregivers amidst COVID-19. Dr. Reiss is an Associate Professor at NYU Long Island School of Medicine, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, NYU School of Medicine, and research scientist at NYU Winthrop Research Institute, NYU Winthrop Hospital.

Jun 17, 202026 min

Meryl Comer - April 19, 2020

Meryl Comer discusses her experiences caring for her husband and mother. She shares her experience caring for someone with early onset Alzheimer's vs. traditional Alzheimer’s. Meryl also shares what drove her to become an advocate; plus, she discusses her A-List initiative.

Jun 17, 202026 min

Dr. Todd Monroe - March 22, 2020

Dr. Todd Monroe, associate professor, College of Nursing, The Ohio State University, discusses pain management for patients with Alzheimer's.

Jun 16, 202026 min
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