Caregiversos

Jessica Kim, co-founder/CEO of ianacare, graduate of Brown University with a MBA from Northwestern University’s Kellogg School of Management, 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 an amazing innovative new app for caregivers helping them solve problems, and more. Check out www.ianacare.com. Cohost Carol Zernial on Special Assignment.

DPM Cory Wallace, lead podiatrist at WellMed Medical Management, graduate of Temple University School of Podiatry. talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about Tips On Proper Foot Care and How to Prevent Problems as We Age.

Dr. Marissa Charles, primary care physician, Board Certified Family Medicine, and Heart Association Go Red for Women Advocate, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what everyone should know about stress and our hearts, keeping us alive.

Francine Toder, Ph.D., Licensed Psychologist, Writer/Author of "Inward Traveler: 51 Ways to Explore the World Mindfully," talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about "The Mental Health Benefits of Doing Nothing. Really, Doing Nothing."

Lisa Gray, Cornerstone Hospice & Palliative Care talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known gerontologist, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what to do when a fur parent dies, finding homes and hope for their fur babies? For more check out www.petpeaceofmind.org

Florida Dr. Jeff Steinberg, board certified in Neurology and Sleep Medicine with fellowship training in pain management and diagnostic testing (EMG/EEG/NCS) with over 30 years of clinical experience talked with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about everything we should know about understanding, diagnosing, and treating sleep disorders. Co-host Carol Zernial was on special assignment. For more on Dr. Steinberg visit: www.drsteinberg.net.

Dr. Larkin earned her BA Magna Cum Laude in Zoology from Iowa State University and her Medical Degree with honors from Texas A&M University College of Medicine. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician. She talked with Caregiver SOS on Air co-host, veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about everything we should know about everything we should know about wound care, diagnosis, and treatment. Cohost Carol Zernial was on special assignment.

Dr. Alexander Papanastassiou, assistant professor, Department of Neurosurgery, UT Health San Antonio, specializes in general neurosurgery and surgery for epilepsy, trigeminal neuralgia and movement disorders, including Parkinson’s disease. Amy Saklad, director of research operations for the Glenn Biggs Institute and Hector Trevino, clinical research project manager, Biggs Institute and coordinator of the deep brain stimulation for Alzheimer’s research study talked with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron about the latest on an innovative surgical treatment for Alzheimer's and other memory loss. (Cohost Carol Zernial was on special assignment.)

Author Janice M. Horowitz covered health for Time Magazine for more than two decades and created and hosted the public radio segment, "Dueling Docs: The Cure to Contradictory Medicine." She also contributed to The Economist, Allure, and The New York Times, talked with Caregiver Sos on Air cohost attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron, about “Health YourSelf: What's Really Driving Your Care And How To Take Charge." (Cohost Carol Zernial was on special assignment.)

Florence C. Macauley (MBA, ECHM, CAPS, PTA, CDP, CEAS, CCI) Certified Aging In Place Specialist and founder and owner of AgeWise Home. She earned an Executive Home Modification Certificate from the University of Southern California, an MBA in Healthcare Administration, and an AAS in Physical Therapy with over 16 years of experience in Geriatric Therapy, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts award winning nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron about making your home "age wise" to accommodate your needs or those of an aging care recipient. For more go to www.agewisehome.com

Andrew Morgan, PT, DPT, MBA, COS-C, physical therapist with nearly 20 years of clinical experience, masters and doctorate degrees in physical therapy from UT Health in 2002 and 2013 respectively talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts award winning nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about everything we need to know about physical and occupational therapy, home health care, and more.

Amy Goyer, author of Juggling Life, Work and Caregiving and a nationally known writer, speaker and consultant specializing in caregiving and family issues, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, M.A., social gerontology, (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, on helping caregivers caring for patients with dementia prevent them from wandering or getting lost.

Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D., clinical psychologist, family therapist, and principal for Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm, who earned his doctorate in psychology from Widener University, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air Co-Hosts Tina Smith, M.A., social gerontology, (filling in for Carol Zernial) and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about what every caregiver should know about practicing self-care.

Dr. Michael Almaleh, WellMed Chief of Cardiology and Specialty Care, Greater Texas Region talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally recognized gerontologist and expert on caregiving, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about everything we should know about COVD-19, Omicron Variant, Vaccines, Protective Face Masks, and more.

San Antonio Police Department Detective David Brinkman, expert on White Collar and Financial Crimes targeting elderly and others, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally recognized gerontologist and expert on caregiving, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about helping seniors and caregivers protect their money and avoid scams.

Dr. Alan Molk, board-certified Emergency Medicine physician and coauthor of "Saving Lives, Saving Dignity," talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about dignifying the end-of-life, embracing end of life decisions, and his groundbreaking book to help family and friends approach hard decisions surrounding life-limiting conditions of loved ones.

Kitty Eisele, veteran NPR producer and editor, and Emmy-Award winning producer of "The Civil War" series with Ken Burns, among other works in public broadcasting, plus caregiver for her dad, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohosts Carol Zernial, nationally known expert on gerontology, and veteran broadcaster and attorney Ron Aaron, about caring for her dad and documenting her caregiving experience in a series of powerful and emotional podcasts. The podcasts can be found at www.tpr.org/podcast/demented.

Margaret S. Chisolm M.D., Vice Chair for Education, Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; professor of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences; and professor of Medicine, at Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known and respected gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about how caregivers can live a good and happy life even with a mental illness, while managing the multiple challenges they face. For more on Dr. Chisolm and her book visit www.margaretchisolmmd.com

Donna Thomson, caregiver, author and advocate, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air co-hosts Carol Zernial, nationally known and respected gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron about the "Unexpected Journey of Caring: The Transformation of Loved One to Caregiver," the title of one of Ms. Thomson's books. For more on Donna, visit www.thecaregiverspace.org.

John L. Lehr, Parkinson's Foundation president & chief executive officer. talks with Caregiver SOS On Air host Ron Aaron, attorney and award winning broadcaster, on providing information, help, and other resources for caregivers caring for people with Parkinson's Disease. 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.