Caregiversos

Wendy Rigby from Texas Public Radio shares her story of being a caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on September 11, 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/

Ken Griffey Sr. is in the baseball hall of fame who battled some of the greatest pitchers of all time. After retirement, his had another battle with prostate cancer that he was able to win. Since then, him and his son, Ken Griffey Jr., have been spreading the word of prostate cancer awareness. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on September 4, 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/

"Tangles" is a musical that tackles the tough subject of Alzheimer's disease. Co-creators Dr. Charles Samenow and Jeffery Stieger explain why they made a musical focusing on Alzheimer's. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on August 28, 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/

Carol is on assignment this week so Dr. Jamie Huysman joins Ron Aaron for the whole show. His book Take Your Oxygen First, talks about how caregivers need to help themselves in order to be better caregivers and how to reach out for help. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on August 14, 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/

Brenda Avadian from TheCaregiverVoice.com returns to the Caregiver SOS: On Air. She's back to share more tips for new and veteran caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 31, 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/

Diagnosed with an ovarian tumor at the age of 29, Sharona Hoffman learned how it was to be a recipient of care and then to be a caregiver to her own mother. She took what she learned and made it into a book, "How to Age With a Plan." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 24, 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 Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving does great work for caregivers. Executive Director Leisa Easom talks about the institute's work and Roslynn Carter herself. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 24, 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/

Caregiving is a tough job and Dr. Barry Jacobs is very familiar with it. He's been a caregiver multiple times throughout his life. Dr. Jacobs and his wife, Dr, Julia Mayer, co-authored the book "AARP Meditations for Caregivers--Practical, Emotional and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family" in hopes that the stories in the book can inspire and to comfort caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Aug. 21, 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/

For Dr. Rebecca Timlin-Scalera who had a healthy lifestyle with no history of cancer, a state 4 diagnosis of breast cancer was a complete shock. She survived her fight against cancer and created the Cancer Couch to raise money for cancer research to help those who have advanced cancer. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 10, 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/

Seniors having sex is not a subject matter many want to discuss. Heidi Crockett is a sexual educator who focuses on intimacy for seniors and talks nationally about brain health and stress. On the show, she talks about the issues seniors face with intimacy and how they can improve their love life. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 3, 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/

Did you know that 80% of medical bills have an error? CEO of DisputeBills.com, Matt Moulakelis, joins Ron and Carol to talk about disputing medical bills. He has some info for patients and caregivers that can save them money. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on June 26, 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/

Caregivers who care for someone with Alzheimer's don't realize how important they are in the medical process. Mike Splaine from Mike Splaine Consulting explains why caregivers should be part of the medical process and advocate for the person they're caring for. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on June 19, 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/

Someone can find themselves being a caregiver at almost any time in their lives. Sharon Spector experienced this firsthand when she left her life in New York and came to Texas to be a caregiver. She talks with Ron and Peaches about the changes and how to cope with being a new caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on June 12, 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/

This week's episode features New York Times reporter N. R. Kleinfield who recently wrote multiple articles about Alzheimer's. He talks about his articles and the stories that weren't included. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on June 5, 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/

For many women, becoming a caregiver can happen at a moment's notice. Liz O'Donnell is the author of "Mogul, Mom & Maid: The Balancing Act of the Modern Woman," and she talks with Carol and Ron about her story. She also gives some advice for mothers who find themselves to be new caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on May 29, 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 days of doctors making house calls seemed to be long gone, but not for Stormy Valdespino. A nurse practitioner and CEO/founder of Healing Hands House Calls, Stormy makes house calls to patients across San Antonio. She explains how her practice works and some of the medical issues she sees. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on May 15, 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/

Poverty is affecting seniors at a growing rate. Justice in Aging is an organization that fights for the rights of seniors through legal action. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on May 8, 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/

As the baby boomers generation reaches retirement age, the needs for caregivers has increased. As the need grows, there is still a lack of funding from government agencies to help with long-term care as well as low pay for caregivers. Ai-Jen Poo, director of the National Domestic Workers Alliance and co-director of Caring Across Generations, is working to help improve the state of caregiving. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on May 1, 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/

Claire Webster found her life changed immediately when her mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. As a caregiver, she found that others were in similar situations, but didn't have the proper info for the disease. She created the Caregiver Crosswalk to help caregivers in Montreal cope with the stress of being a caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on April 24, 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/

April is occupational therapy month, and Bridgett Piernik-Yoder and Autumn Clegg offer their expertise in the field. Occupational therapy focuses on rehabilitating patients who were physically debilitated by a stroke, ALS or other ailments so they can do everyday tasks from brushing their teeth to putting on their clothes. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on April 17, 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/