Caregiversos

Rebecca Chopp joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Alzheimer's Disease on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Dr. Rebecca Chopp, former president of a number of prestigious American universities and a widely-published author, academic, and Co-Founder of Voices of Alzheimer’s, talks about her diagnosis of Alzheimer’s Disease and her effort to highlight the new face of Alzheimer’s early-stage patients who refuse to surrender and be silent. Nationally known gerontologist Carol Zernial and attorney and veteran broadcaster Ron Aaron cohost the award winning Caregiver SOS on Air.

Don Lucas professor of psychology and coordinator of the psychology department at Northwest Vista College in San Antonio, TX, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about behavioral and attitudinal happiness on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Elder Law with Candace Dellacona by Caregiver SOS On Air

Dr. Brooke Mobley joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about tips for new caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Teepa Snow, Dementia care specialist, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about taking a positive approach to care on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Doug Beach, President of the San Antonio chapter of the National Alliance on Mental Illness, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about mental health on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Maryanne O'Hara, author of Little Matches: A Memoir of Finding Light in the Dark, 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 End-of-Life Doulas.

Steph Jagger, author of “Everything Left to Remember”, 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 her mother-daughter memoir.

Barbara Becker, author of “Heartwood: The Art of Living with the End in Mind”, 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 the art of living with the end in mind.

Pamela Wilson, caregiver subject matter expert, 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 to manage and solve caregiving issues.

Dr. Andrew Morgan, Director of Therapy Services for Homecare Dimensions, 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 physical and occupational therapy.

Dawn Carr, Associate Professor of Sociology and Director of the Claude Pepper Center in the College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, 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 the ingredients to healthy aging.

Brooke and Jean Ellison join hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Brooke's experience after a life-altering auto accident on this edition of Caregiver SOS. First day as a teacher was the same day of the life-altering car accident that left Brooke paralyzed from her neck down and dependent on a ventilator to breathe. Jean left her job to be at her daughter’s side—a position she has maintained ever since. Jean accompanied Brooke to rehab in New Jersey, to school when she returned after her accident, and to Harvard, when Brooke was an undergraduate and master student.

Mike Splaine, owner of Splaine Consulting and past Director of State Government Affairs in the Public Policy Division of the US Alzheimer’s Association, talks with co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about Loneliness in Caregiving.

Spencer Brown, care manager at Family Tree Private Care and certified Aging Life Care Professional®, talks with co-hosts Carol Zernial, M.A., nationally known gerontologist, and award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, Ron Aaron, about Private Care Management.

Scott Lien, Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder at GrandPad, joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about how family caregivers can prevent and manage debt on Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Christopher Thompson 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 heart health.

Tsgoyna Tanzman, author of "Hope After Stroke", talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about post-stroke life for caregivers. Co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known, award winning gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Dr. Aaron Blight, founder of Caregiving Kinetics, talks with Caregiver SOS on Air cohost Ron Aaron, award winning veteran broadcaster and attorney, about how caregivers can create a caregiving plan. Co-Host Carol Zernial, nationally known, award winning gerontologist, was on special assignment.

Dr. Roger Johns, Audiologist from Estes Audiology – San Antonio, earned his BA Degree in Communication Disorders (1996) and Master’s Degree in Audiology (1998) from Lamar University, Beaumont, and his Doctorate in Audiology (2012) from A.T. Still University in conjunction with the Arizona School of Health Sciences talked 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 understanding, diagnosing and addressing hearing loss and hearing disorders.