Caregiversos

Glen Hougan is taking a new approach to health care for seniors. He's looking to improve the design of senior care to adapt to their needs. He talks about the best hacks that have benefitted seniors. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on April 2, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Christopher-Charles Haney retired and became a caregiver for his mother. Since then he has written books about his caregiver experience, "Breaking the Healing Code" and "Mama Peaches and Me." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on March 19, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Lucy Barylak is an expert caregiver from Montreal. She received the Queen's Jubilee Award for her work in senior caregiving with the Caregiver Support Center. Through her research, she learned how important it was for caregivers to have a respite from caregiving. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on March 5, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Jana Panarites made a tough choice when she decided to move in with her mother to be a caregiver. She had no idea what she was getting into, but she they realized they both needed each other. Jana also hosts a podcast called "AgeWyz" where she speaks with other caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on March 12, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Dr. Maria Sirois is a clinical psychologist who focuses on the resilience of people. She talks about being resilient and how positive that is. She's the author of two upcoming books, "A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (And Other Difficult Times)" ​and "Every Day Counts: Lessons in Love, Faith and Resilience." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Feb. 26, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Nancy Weckworth has been caregiving for 26 years. She shares her story of being a caregiver after a sudden health change and how she learned to be a caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 22, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Carol Bertsch is an attorney in San Antonio who focuses on elder law. She is constantly shocked on how many seniors are not prepared legally. She offers some advice for certain situations and implores people to start working on legal paperwork as soon as possible. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Feb. 12, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Bill Wilkinson is the CEO of the Roy Maas' Youth Alternatives. Although he mainly works with the youth, he had to help caring for his parents. He shares his story about being a caregiver for his parents who were in another state. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Feb. 5, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Peaches Hall runs the Doris Griffin Senior Center in San Antonio and regularly acts as a substitute co-host for Caregiver SOS: On Air. This week, she's in the hot spot of being the guest for the show to talk about her work and some advice she has for caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 22, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

It's the start of a new year and what better time to catch up with Carol Zernial. Carol talks about her work with the Council of Aging and the WellMed Charitable Foundation. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 8, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Lynn Stahl talks about caregiving for her husband Rabbi Sam Stahl. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Dec. 25, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Joyce Coleman ran a battered women's shelter in San Antonio. As she worked to help people in the city, she was also a caregiver to her husband. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 20, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Lorna Scott is the author of "Walking the Journey Together Alone" and speaks about how caregivers need to care for themselves to be better caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 13, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

The Lantern Group takes care of elderly clients with an award winning congnitive therapeutic program. Jean Makesh is the CEO of the Latern Group and explains why their way of caregiving is so unique. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 6, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Dr. Roxanne Delagado and Kimberly McConnell are at the helm of a new study to look at military personnel and caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 30, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Susan Peschin is the president and CEO of the Alliance for Aging Research. She works to help increase the research of ailments affecting seniors such as Alzheimer's disease. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 23, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Rick Lauber is a former caregiver and wrote the book "The Successful Caregiver's Guide." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 16, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Dana Walrath took a different approach when she wanted to tell her story. Instead of just words, she decided to use art to express her story. Her graphic memoir, "Aliceheimer," is her story about dealing with Alzheimer's. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 9, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Linda Burhans has written two books about caregiving: "Connecting Caregivers" and "Good Night and God Bless." She's an advocate for caregiving and speaks around the country in support of caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 2, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/

Mickele Hogan was brought up in a home of medical professionals so she has been aware of the need for care. She took her experience to create a play discussing Alzheimer's called "Mourning of the Living." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on September 18, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twitter.com/wellmedgives And on Instagram, instagram.com/wellmedgives/