Caregiversos

Dr. Jamie Huysman, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on addictions and caregiving, talks with Caregiver SOS On Air host Ron Aaron, attorney and award winning broadcaster, about recognizing and treating depression in caregivers. (Cohost Carol Zernial, national known gerontologist and named one of the nation’s Top 50 Influencers in Aging for 2017 by Next Avenue, was on special assignment when this program was recorded.)

Dr. Elliot Montgomery Sklar, M.A., PhD, associate professor of health care sciences at Nova Southeastern University in Florida, discusses understanding and managing LGBTQ issues in caregiving with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, national known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Carolyn A. Brent, MBA,non-profit founder, and author of the bestelling "The Caregiver’s Companion: Caring for Your Loved One Medically, Financially and Emotionally While Caring for Yourself discusses Caregiving Do's, Dont's, and Maybe's with Caregiver SOS on AIr cohosts Carol Zernial, national known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Inspirational speaker and author, Loretta Woodward Veney, discusses her book "Being My Mom's Mom" a memoir about being her mother’s caregiver with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron. To attend the 2021 Virtual Caregiver Summit, visit the Caregiver Summit page www.wellmedcharitablefoundation.org/summit or call (866) 390-6491 to register.

Carol Levine, senior fellow of the United Hospital Fund, family caregiving, and health policy consultant talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron on the importance of including the family caregiver when improving patient-provider communication.

Jennifer Reeder, LCSW, SIFI, Director of Education and Social Services for the Alzheimer’s Foundation of America, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about the innovative dementia friendly apartment? For more visit www.alzfdn.org/TheApartment/.

Dr. Jason Karlawish, author and Professor of Medicine, Medical Ethics and Health Policy, and Neurology at the University of Pennsylvania and Co-Director of the Penn Memory Center, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about Dr. Karlawish's book - "The Problem of Alzheimer’s: How Science, Culture, and Politics Turned a Rare Disease into a Crisis." For more visit www.jasonkarlawish.com.

Jessica Zitter, M.D., MPH, specializes in Critical Care and Palliative Care medicine, and Producer/Director of Caregiver: A Love Story discusses with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron the difficult challenges facing family caregivers and new approaches to caregiving. For more visit: www.caregiveralovestory.com.

Co-Authors Daniel R. George, PhD, MSc, medical anthropologist and Associate Professor at Penn State College of Medicine and Peter J. Whitehouse, MD, PhD, Professor of Neurology at Case Western Reserve University and professor of medicine at University of Toronto talk with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about American Dementia: Brain Health in an Unhealthy Society and what the future holds for diagnosis and treatment of the various types of dementia.

Peter Rabins, M.D., M.P.H., professor emeritus in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. Co-Author of The 36-Hour Day talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on Gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about The 36 Hour Day, caring for patients with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia.

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 caregivers and health care providers perceive their caring roles.

Dr. Michael Almaleh, WellMed Chief of Cardiology and WellMed Specialty Care, Greater Texas Region, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial. nationally known gerontologist and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about COVID-19 variants and what everyone should know about them.

Rayna Neises, Certified Coach, Author of "No Regrets: Hope for Your Caregiving Season," discusses finding your caregiving team with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, a nationally recognized gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron.

Rick Lauber, author, "A Successful Caregiver’s Guide," discusses with cohosts Carol Zernial, a nationally recognized gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, comprehensive tips for successful caregiving.

Amy Goyer, Speaker, Consultant, and Author of Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving; also AARP’s Family and Caregiving Expert, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts, Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on seniors and caregiving, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about juggling life, work, and caregiving.

Jeffrey Nelson, PhD, Senior Research Scientist in the Adult Clinical Therapeutic Nutrition group within the Scientific and Medical Affairs department at Abbott talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts, Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on seniors and caregiving, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about the importance of nutrition in wound care.

Michelle Branham, Florida Vice President of Public Policy with Alzheimer's Association, talks with Caregiver SOS On Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on seniors, aging, and caregiving, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, on Florida Alzheimer's Association perspective on FDA's conditionally approved drug Aducanumab.

Amanda Singleton, attorney, AARP family caregiving expert and managing attorney at Singleton Legal PLLC in St. Petersburg, Florida, shared info with Caregiver SOS On Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on seniors, aging, and caregiving, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron on how Family Caregivers Can Prevent and Manage Debt, plus other tips on caregiving.

Dr. Leslie Kernisan, MD MPH, co-author of "When Your Aging Parents Need Help." talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, a nationally known expert on aging, and attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron about how to help one's aging parents.

Lynda Everman, a dedicated and outspoken advocate for those living with Alzheimer’s and their care partners, discusses funding Alzheimer’s Disease Research with the Semipostal Stamp, with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, a nationally known expert on aging, and attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron.