Caregiversos

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 training and placement with caregivers, and more.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

The who, what, when, where, and why of assisted dying in America with Anita Hannig by Caregiver SOS On Air

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.

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.

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. Nationally known gerontologist, Co-Host Carol Zernial was on special assignment.

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.

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.

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.

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.