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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

Tumor Humor with Barry Goldsmith

Barry Goldsmith, Professor of Architecture and Professor of Comedy at NYU, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, on how he found humor in the most desperate of situations -- in the face of death when his oncologist told him that his chances of recovering from cancer were NOT good.

Oct 06, 202226 min

What we all should know about Memory Care and Dementia Communities with Rachael Wonderlin

Rachael Wonderlin, Master's Degree in Gerontology, author, internationally recognized dementia care consultant, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about what we all should know about Memory Care and Dementia Communities for caregivers and others. For more see www.rachaelwonderlin.com.

Sep 29, 202227 min

What everyone should know about Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) with Sharon Hall

Sharon Hall, care partner, advocate for young onset dementia, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about what everyone should know about Frontotemporal dementia (FTD) -- diagnosis, treatment, and managing the condition.

Sep 20, 202227 min

Understanding dementia symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment with Dr. Tam Cummings

Tam Cummings, M.A., PhD, lecturer, consultant, and author of her latest book, The Itty Bitty Dementia Book, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about untangling dementia, the stages, symptoms, diagnosis, and treatment, plus tips for caregivers on dealing with the disease. Co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known, award winning gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Sep 14, 202226 min

Latest on COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and overview of MonkeyPox, with Dr. Michael Almaleh

Dr. Michael Almaleh, Chief of Cardiology and Specialty Care for WellMed Greater Texas Region, board certified in internal medicine, cardiovascular disease and nuclear cardiology, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about the latest on COVID-19, vaccines, boosters, and more, and overview of MonkeyPox -- are you at risk, plus 2022 Flu Shots are coming. Co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Sep 06, 202227 min

Caregiver breaking barriers for access to care recipient with Mary S. Daniel

Mary S. Daniel, caregiver advocate and founder of Facebook Group - Caregivers for Compromise, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about how caregivers can advocate for their care recipients and more. Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and cohost of Caregiver SOS on Air, was on special assignment.

Aug 30, 202226 min

4 Paws for Ability’s dementia service dog training and placement with caregivers with Kelly Camm

Kelly Camm, Associate of Business Administration from the University of Cincinnati, a Bachelor of Business Administration from Thomas More University (Magna Cum Laude), and a Master of Business Administration from Thomas More University (Magna Cum Laude), Development Director at 4 Paws for Ability, .talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about 4 Paws for Ability’s dementia service dog tr...

Aug 22, 202227 min

Empathy Fatigue: Caregivers are Impacted Too with Justin Lindstrom

the Rev. Justin Lindstrom, Associate Rector for Community Formation at Christ Church in San Antonio, he oversees children, youth, college, and young adult ministry as well as all outreach talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about Empathy Fatigue: Caregivers are Impacted Too and upcoming Pathways to Hope Conference. Check out www.PathwaysToHope.Net

Aug 16, 202226 min

Understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Stigma and Sexual Expression with Natalee Oliver

Natalee Oliver, DSW, clinical social worker and gerontologist and Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, Director, Caregiver Programs, WellMed Charitable Foundation, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, discuss understanding Alzheimer’s Disease: Symptoms, Stigma and Sexual Expression. Regular co-host Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Aug 08, 202226 min

Innovative new brain injury treatment may hold promise for patients with Alzheimer's Disease

Dr. James Lechleiter, UT Health San Antonio, and Dr. William Korinek, Astrocyte Pharmaceuticals and Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, Director, Caregiver Programs, WellMed Charitable Foundation, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, discuss Innovative new brain injury treatment tested in 1st human subject, may hold promise for patients with Alzheimer's Disease. Regular co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Aug 03, 202226 min

Secrets to finding your Happiness, Pleasure, and Contentment with Dr. Don Lucas

Don Lucas, Ph.D., professor of psychology, coordinator of the psychology department at Northwest Vista College, San Antonio, Texas, and author, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about the Secrets to finding your Happiness, Pleasure, and Contentment.

Jul 25, 202226 min

Finding a caregiver's super powers with Dr. Jamie Huysman

Jamie Huysman, PsychD, LCSW, Chief Compassion Officer, Project Omega, for WellMed Medical Management talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about finding a caregiver's super powers and enhancing their self esteem.

Jul 18, 202227 min

What everyone should know about virtual dementia tours with Melanie Bishop

Melanie Bishop, Faculty Emeritus at Prescott College, hospice volunteer, and award winning writer, spoke with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about what everyone should know about virtual dementia tours. Co-host and nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial was on special assignment.

Jul 13, 202227 min

LGBTQ+ issues in the caregiving community and how to address them with Dr. Sklar

Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar, associate professor of health care sciences at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air guest co-host Tina Smith, manager of Caregiver Program Operations for the Caregiver SOS program, WellMed Charitable Foundation, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about LGBTQ+ issues in the caregiving community and how to address them. Nationally known gerontologist, co-host Carol Zernial was on special assignment.

Jun 27, 202227 min

What caregivers should know about caregiving for the special needs community w/ Dr. Croley

Dr. Mark Croley, neonatologist, CAMP Medical Director talks with Caregiver SOS on Air guest co-host Tina Smith, manager of Caregiver Program Operations for the Caregiver SOS program, WellMed Charitable Foundation, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what caregivers and others should know about Caring For The Special Needs Community -- children and adults with special needs. For information on CAMP (Children's Association for Maximum Potential) visit https://campcamp.org. Nation...

Jun 22, 202227 min

Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, An Aging Son and Life's Final Journey with Dave Iverson

Dave Iverson, writer, award winning documentary film producer/director and retired broadcast journalist, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist and executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about Winter Stars: An Elderly Mother, An Aging Son and Life's Final Journey - new caregiving memoir by Dave Iverson.

Jun 15, 202227 min

How you can overcome worry and negative thinking to reach a happy place w/ Elizabeth B. Miller

Elizabeth B. Miller, Certified Caregiving Consultant, Founder, Happy Healthy Caregiver (2021 Top 10 Caregiver Blog and Podcast) talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist and executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about how caregivers and others can overcome worry and negative thinking to reach a happy place.

Jun 03, 202226 min

Aphasia and Other Forms of Dementia with Dr. Paul Bendheim

Dr. Paul Bendheim talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith, Director of Caregiver Program Operations, WellMed Charitable Foundation and M.A. Social Gerontology, University of Central Missouri, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about Aphasia and other forms of dementia. Cohost Carol Zernial on Special Assignment.

May 27, 202227 min

The Importance of keeping a Caregiving Journal with Dr. Barry Jacobs

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., a Philadelphia-area clinical psychologist, healthcare consultant, and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith, Director of Caregiver Program Operations, WellMed Charitable Foundation and M.A. Social Gerontology, University of Central Missouri, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about the Importance of keeping a Caregiving Journal including a focus on gratitude.

May 09, 202226 min

Amazing innovative new app for caregivers with Jessica Kim

Jessica Kim, co-founder/CEO of ianacare, graduate of Brown University with a MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Tina Smith, Director of Caregiver Program Operations, WellMed Charitable Foundation and M.A. Social Gerontology, University of Central Missouri, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about an amazing innovative new app for caregivers helping them solve problems, and more. Check out www.ianacare.com. Cohost ...

May 02, 202226 min

Tips On Proper Foot Care and How to Prevent Problems as We Age with Dr. Wallace

DPM Cory Wallace, lead podiatrist at WellMed Medical Management, graduate of Temple University School of Podiatry. talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about Tips On Proper Foot Care and How to Prevent Problems as We Age.

Apr 25, 202227 min

What everyone should know about stress and our hearts, keeping us alive with Dr .Charles

Dr. Marissa Charles, primary care physician, Board Certified Family Medicine, and Heart Association Go Red for Women Advocate, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what everyone should know about stress and our hearts, keeping us alive.

Apr 19, 202227 min

The Mental Health Benefits of Doing Nothing with Dr. Toder

Francine Toder, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Writer/Author of "Inward Traveler: 51 Ways to Explore the World Mindfully," talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about "The Mental Health Benefits of Doing Nothing. Really, Doing Nothing."

Apr 19, 202226 min

When a fur parent dies, where do their fur babies go? with Lisa Gray

Lisa Gray, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what to do when a fur parent dies, finding homes and hope for their fur babies? For more check out www.petpeaceofmind.org

Mar 29, 202227 min

Understanding, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders with Dr. Steinberg

Florida Dr. Jeff Steinberg, board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine with fellowship training in pain management and diagnostic testing (EMG/EEG/NCS) with over 30 years of clinical experience talked with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about everything we should know about understanding, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders. Co-host Carol Zernial was on special assignment. For more on Dr. Steinberg visit: www.drsteinberg.net.

Mar 23, 202227 min

Everything we should know about wound care, diagnosis and treatment with Dr. Larkin

Dr. Larkin earned her BA Magna Cum Laude in Zoology from Iowa State University and her Medical Degree with honors from Texas A&M University College of Medicine. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician. She talked with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about everything we should know about everything we should know about wound care, diagnosis, and treatment. Cohost Caro...

Mar 15, 202226 min

Latest on an innovative surgical treatment for Alzheimer's with Dr. Papanastassiou

Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, assistant professor, Department of Neurosurgery, UT Health San Antonio, specializes in general neurosurgery and surgery for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. Amy Saklad, director of research operations for the Glenn Biggs Institute and Hector Trevino, clinical research project manager, Biggs Institute and coordinator of the deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s research study talked with Caregiver SOS on Air cohos...

Mar 08, 202227 min

“Health Your Self: What's Really Driving Your Care And How To Take Charge” with Janice Horowitz

Author Janice M. Horowitz covered health for Time Magazine for more than two decades and created and hosted the public radio segment, "Dueling Docs: The Cure to Contradictory Medicine." She also contributed to The Economist, Allure, and The New York Times, talked with Caregiver Sos on Air cohost attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron, about “Health YourSelf: What's Really Driving Your Care And How To Take Charge." (Cohost Carol Zernial was on special assignment.)

Feb 28, 202226 min

Making your home accommodate to your needs or those of a care recipient w/ Florence Macauley

Florence C. Macauley (MBA, ECHM, CAPS, PTA, CDP, CEAS, CCI) Certified Aging In Place Specialist and founder and owner of AgeWise Home. She earned an Executive Home Modification Certificate from the University of Southern California, an MBA in Healthcare Administration, and an AAS in Physical Therapy with over 16 years of experience in Geriatric Therapy, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts award winning nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaro...

Feb 22, 202228 min
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