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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

Caregiving in the LGBTQ Community with World Famous Bob

World Famous Bob joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about caregiving in the LGBTQ community on this edition of Caregiver SOS. The Austin, Texas, based Rainbow Connections’ World Famous *BOB* discusses challenges facing LGBTQ caregivers, care recipients, providers, and others as part of June Pride Month, which works to achieve equal justice and equal opportunity for lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and questioning (LGBTQ) Americans. The Rainbow Connections ATX shares their storie...

Jun 29, 202327 min

Alzheimer's Disease with Rebecca Chopp

Rebecca Chopp joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Alzheimer's Disease on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former president of a number of prestigious American universities and a widely-published author, academic, and Co-Founder of Voices of Alzheimer’s, talks about her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and her effort to highlight the new face of Alzheimer’s early-stage patients who refuse to surrender and be silent. Nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial a...

Jun 29, 202327 min

Behavioral and Attitudinal Happiness with Don Lucas

Don Lucas professor of psychology and coordinator of the psychology department at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, TX, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about behavioral and attitudinal happiness on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Jun 29, 202327 min

A Positive Approach to Care with Teepa Snow

Teepa Snow, Dementia care specialist, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about taking a positive approach to care on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

May 22, 202327 min

Caregivers and Mental Health with Doug Beach

Doug Beach, President of the San Antonio chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about mental health on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

May 22, 202327 min

End-of-Life Doula with Maryanne O'Hara

Maryanne O'Hara, author of Little Matches: A Memoir of Finding Light in the Dark, 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 End-of-Life Doulas.

May 22, 202327 min

Everything Left to Remember with Steph Jagger

Steph Jagger, author of “Everything Left to Remember”, 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 her mother-daughter memoir.

Apr 24, 202327 min

The Art of Living with the End in Mind with Barbara Becker

Barbara Becker, author of “Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind”, 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 the art of living with the end in mind.

Apr 18, 202326 min

New Caregivers with Pamela Wilson

Pamela Wilson, caregiver subject matter expert, 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 to manage and solve caregiving issues.

Apr 10, 202327 min

Physical and Occupational Therapy with Dr. Andrew Morgan

Dr. Andrew Morgan, Director of Therapy Services for Homecare Dimensions, 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 physical and occupational therapy.

Apr 05, 202326 min

The Ingredients to Healthy Aging with Dawn Carr

Dawn Carr, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Claude Pepper Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, 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 the ingredients to healthy aging.

Mar 29, 202327 min

Look Both Ways with Brooke & Jean Ellison

Brooke and Jean Ellison join hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Brooke's experience after a life-altering auto accident on this edition of Caregiver SOS. First day as a teacher was the same day of the life-altering car accident that left Brooke paralyzed from her neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. Jean left her job to be at her daughter’s side—a position she has maintained ever since. Jean accompanied Brooke to rehab in New Jersey, to school when she returned after ...

Mar 21, 202326 min

Loneliness In Caregiving with Mike Splaine

Mike Splaine, owner of Splaine Consulting and past Director of State Government Affairs in the Public Policy Division of the US Alzheimer’s Association, talks with co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about Loneliness in Caregiving.

Mar 13, 202326 min

Private Care Management with Spencer Brown

Spencer Brown, care manager at Family Tree Private Care and certified Aging Life Care Professional®, talks with co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about Private Care Management.

Mar 13, 202327 min

American Heart Month with Dr. Christopher Thompson

Dr. Christopher Thompson 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 heart health.

Feb 21, 202326 min

"Hope After Stroke" with Tsgoyna Tanzman

Tsgoyna Tanzman, author of "Hope After Stroke", talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about post-stroke life for caregivers. Co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known, award winning gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Feb 06, 202326 min

How to Make a Caregiving Plan with Dr. Aaron Blight

Dr. Aaron Blight, founder of Caregiving Kinetics, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about how caregivers can create a caregiving plan. Co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known, award winning gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Feb 06, 202326 min

Hearing Loss in Older Adults with Dr. Roger Johns

Dr. Roger Johns, Audiologist from Estes Audiology – San Antonio, earned his BA Degree in Communication Disorders (1996) and Master’s Degree in Audiology (1998) from Lamar University, Beaumont, and his Doctorate in Audiology (2012) from A.T. Still University in conjunction with the Arizona School of Health Sciences talked 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...

Jan 25, 202328 min

Breaking Down Stereotypes of Aging with Marc Middleton

Marc Middleton, Founder and CEO of Growing Bolder, 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 the stereotypes of aging.

Jan 17, 202326 min

EMDR-Evidence-based, Memory-focused Trauma Therapy for PTSD with Dr. Korn

Deborah L. Korn, PsyD, licensed clinical psychologist in private practice in Cambridge, MA, adjunct training faculty member at the Trauma Research Foundation in Boston, and co-author of Every Memory Deserves Respect: EMDR, The Proven Trauma Therapy with the Power to Heal (Workman, 2021), talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, Director, Caregiver Programs, WellMed Charitable Foundation, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about use of EMDR to treat a varie...

Jan 10, 202326 min

Holidays with Our Aging Loved Ones with Dr. Blight

Aaron Blight, Ed.D., international speaker and consultant on caregiving, aging, and health care and author of When Caregiving Calls: Guidance as You Care for a Parent, Spouse, or Aging Relative, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, Director, Caregiver Programs, WellMed Charitable Foundation, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about managing the holidays with an aging and in decline loved one.

Jan 10, 202326 min

Hospice Myths with Candace Ramos

Candace Ramos, Senior Director of Market Development at VITAS Healthcare, 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 the myths of hospice care.

Nov 07, 202226 min

Tips on living in a parent's home while managing caregiving with Barry Jacobs

Barry Jacobs, Psy.D., Philadelphia-area clinical psychologist, healthcare consultant, and co-author of AARP Meditations for Caregivers, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, attorney and award winning broadcaster, Ron Aaron, about making living in a parent's home while managing caregiving work successfully. Co-host Carol Zernial was on special assignment.

Oct 24, 202227 min

Everything we need to know about military caregivers with Dr. Roxana Delgado

Roxana Delgado, Ph.D., M.S., epidemiologist and health scientist, Assistant Professor UT Health San Antonio, School of Medicine, General and Hospital Medicine Division, and one of the investigators at the VA Elizabeth Dole Center of Excellence for Veteran and Caregiver Research talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, attorney and award winning broadcaster, Ron Aaron, about everything we need to know about caregiving for active duty and retired military and “The Caregivers Companion," available ...

Oct 20, 202227 min

Safe use of medications for seniors and caregivers with Lucy Barylak

Lucy Barylak, Master’s degree in Social Work from McGill University and consultant to the WellMed Charitable Foundation, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on Gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron on how to safely manage medications.

Oct 11, 202226 min
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