Caregiver SOS On Air
Episodes
Nadine Roberts Cornish, Author of Tears In My Gumbo: The Caregiver's Recipe for Resilience
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Nadine Roberts Cornish, author of Tears In My Gumbo: The Caregiver's Recipe For Resilience. Nadine is also the founder of The Ca...
Jennifer FitzPatrick, Author and Founder of Jenerations - May 12, 2019
22 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Jennifer FitzPatrick, author of Cruising Through Caregiving: Reducing the Stress of Caring for Your Loved One. She is also the f...
Richard Harris, On the Topic of Caregiving and Justice Sandra Day O' Connor - May 5, 2019
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features award-winning broadcaster Richard Harris, who discusses his own caregiving experience and his chance connection with the late Ju...
Dr. Diana Kerwin, Latest on Research in Causes/Diagnosis of Dementia - April 28, 2019
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Diana Kerwin, Chief of Geriatrics at the Texas Health Presbyterian Hospital in Dallas, Texas, discusses the up-and-coming in research of the cause...
John Leland, Happiness Is A Choice You Make - April 21, 2019
07 May 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features John Leland, New York Times Reporter and author of Happiness Is a Choice You Make: Lessons from a Year Among the Oldest.
Jeannie Ralston, Celebrating Older Women and Their Achievements - April 14, 2019
15 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Jeannie Ralston, writer and co-founder of online magazine for older women at https://nexttribe.com/.
Deb Hipp, What You Need to Know About Long Distance Caregiving - April 7, 2019
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Writer Deb Hipp discusses her own long-distance caregiving experiences as well as other important things to know.
Donna O' Donnell Figurski, "Prisoners Without Bars: A Caregiver's Tale" - March 31, 2019
08 Apr 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features author and writer Donna O' Donnell Figurski, author of Prisoners Without Bars: A Caregiver's Tale. The memoir recounts Donna's c...
Sharon Prentice, author of Becoming Starlight: A Shared Death Journey - March 24, 2019
25 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. Sharon Prentice, author of Becoming Starlight: A Shared Death Journey.
Kelli Castos, Founder of Saving Our Seniors - March 17, 2019
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Kelli Castos, founder of Saving Our Seniors. S.O.S is a non-profit organization based out the Tampa Bay area that assists senior...
Denise Brown, Family Caregivers - March 10, 2019
19 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Denise Brown, author of many books and founder of www.caregiving.com
Kristi Denton Cohen, Founder and CEO of Staying Put or Moving On - March 3, 2019
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Kristi Denton Cohen, director and founder of Staying Put or Moving On. For more information, visit https://stayormove.org/
Andrew Parker, Founder of Papa - February 24, 2019
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Andrew Parker, founder of Papa, a service dedicated to helping the elderly with "grandkids on demand".
Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip, Living With Dying - February 17, 2019
04 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features co-authors Jahnna Beecham and Katie Ortlip, who explore the concept of caregiving through their personal experiences as a caregi...
Carol Bertsch, Attorney of Elder Law and What We All Should Know - February 10, 2019
13 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features attorney Carol Bertsch of The Law Office of Carol Bertsch, PC. She and our hosts discuss what people should know about Elder Law...
Nurse Jan Doughtery, Expanding Resources for Dementia Patients - February 3, 2019
07 Feb 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Banner Alzheimer's Institute's nurse Jan Doughtery, discussing new ways to care for dementia patients.
Dr. Carole White, Dementia Capability In San Antonio, Texas - January 27, 2019
28 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Dr. Carole White of the University of Texas Health Science Center of San Antonio (UTHSC). She and the Foundation have wor...
Janna Cantu, Tuning in to Compassion Fatigue Therapy - January 20, 2019
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This week's episode features Janna Cantu. She is a licensed Compassion Fatigue therapist who uses music as a means of healing.
Christopher-Charles Chaney, author of "Mamma Peaches & Me" -January 13, 2019
22 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher-Charles Chaney, author of "Mamma Peaches & Me" -January 13, 2019 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Annette Juba, Deputy Director at AGE of Central Texas - January 6, 2019
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Annette Juba, deputy director of AGE of Central Texas.
Melanie Merriman, Author of Holding the Net: Caring for My Mother on the Tightrope of Aging
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Melanie Merriman, author of her book Holding the Net: Caring for My Mother on the Tightrope of Aging.
Zanda Hilger, Behavior and Emotions of Aging - December 23, 2018
07 Jan 2019
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Zanda Hilger, LPC located in North Texas.
Dr. Ashley Blackmon, What Every Caregiver Should Know About Feet - December 16, 2018
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features WellMed podiatrist Dr. Ashley Blackmon.
Sunil Wadhwa, Founder and CEO of MedXPrime - December 9, 2018
18 Dec 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Sunil Wadhwa, founder and CEO of MedXPrime. MedXPrime focuses on the wellbeing of a patient by helping them learn about the medi...
Terri Corcoran, Challenges for Spousal Caregiving - November 18, 2018
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Terri Corcoran, who cared for her late husband. Terri is also a co-editor for Mainstay, part of the Well Spouse Association.
Dawn Hamilton, Caring for Lewy Body Dementia - November 11, 2018
26 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dawn Hamilton, who cared for her late husband who had Lewy-Body dementia.
Robert Galindo, Finance Director for the City of Alamo Heights - November 4, 2018
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode features the finance director for the city of Alamo Heights, Robert Galindo.
Angela Lunde, Caring for Caregivers and Alzheimer Patients - October 28, 2018
14 Nov 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast features returning guest, Angela Lunde, who talks about caring for caregivers, and caring for Alzheimer's patients.
Dani Klein Modisett, Founder and CEO of Laughter On Call - October 14, 2018
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dani Klein Modisett, Founder and CEO of Laughter On Call - October 14, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Daniel C. Potts, Founder of Cognitive Dynamics - October 21, 2018
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Daniel C. Potts, Founder of Cognitive Dynamics - October 21, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Bruce Chernof, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation - October 7, 2018
24 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Bruce Chernof, President and CEO of The SCAN Foundation - October 7, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Sharon Lewis, Stress-Buster Program - September 23, 2018
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Stress-Busting Program (SBP) for Family Caregivers is an evidence-based program that provides support for family caregivers of persons with chroni...
Michael Quintanilla, A Caregiver's Journey - September 30, 2018
03 Oct 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Michael Quintanilla, A Caregiver's Journey - September 30, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Kay Marshall Strom, Author of A Caregiver's Survival Guide - September 16, 2018
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kay Marshall Strom, Author of A Caregiver's Survival Guide - September 16, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Suzanne Mitchell, Project ACHIEVE - September 9, 2018
20 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This episode features Dr. Suzanne Mitchell, a doctor that has developed Project ACHIEVE (Achieving Patient-Centered Care and Optimized Health In Care ...
Sheila Warnock, Founder of Share the Care - September 2, 2018
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sheila Warnock, Founder of Share the Care - September 2, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Stephanie Howard, Director and Producer of “The Weight of Honor" - August 26, 2018
05 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Stephanie Howard, Director and Producer of “The Weight of Honor" - August 26, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Mary Jo Graham, author of When He Sends Redbirds - August 19, 2018
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Jo Graham, author of When He Sends Redbirds - August 19, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Spencer Brown, discusses the issues family caregivers face - August 12, 2018
20 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Spencer Brown, discusses the issues family caregivers face - August 12, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Sierra Campbell, founder and CEO of Nurture Co - August 5, 2018
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sierra Campbell, founder and CEO of Nurture Co - August 5, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Elizabeth White, author of 55, Unemployed & Faking Normal - July 22, 2018
07 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Elizabeth White, author of 55, Unemployed & Faking Normal - July 22, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Joe Carella of the Scandinavian Living Center discusses community living for seniors - July 22, 2018
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joe Carella of the Scandinavian Living Center discusses community living for seniors - July 22, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Christine L. Williams, Discussing Communication in Couples Affected by Dementia - July 15, 2018
27 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Christine L. Williams, Discussing Communication in Couples Affected by Dementia - July 15, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Lakelyn Hogan, Caregivers in the Workplace and the Challenges They Face - July 8, 2018
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Lakelyn Hogan, Caregivers in the Workplace and the Challenges They Face - July 8, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Christopher-Charles Chaney, Caregiving Advocate and Author of "Mamma Peaches & Me" - July 1, 2018
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher-Charles Chaney, Caregiving Advocate and Author of "Mamma Peaches & Me" - July 1, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Sudha Seshadri of UT Health San Antonio's Glenn Biggs Institute - June 24, 2018
09 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Sudha Seshadri of UT Health San Antonio's Glenn Biggs Institute - June 24, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Kyrie Carpenter, founder of Crone In-Training and author - June 17, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Kyrie Carpenter, founder of Crone In-Training and author - June 17, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Mary Ann Drummond, CEO of Angel Tree Publishing and author - June 10, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Mary Ann Drummond, CEO of Angel Tree Publishing and author - June 10, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Esther Cardenas Pipoly, Founder of LOLA (Loss of Life Advocates)- June 3, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Esther Cardenas Pipoly, Founder of LOLA (Loss of Life Advocates)- June 3, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Sherri Snelling, CEO of the Caregiving Club and author of "A Cast of Caregivers" - May 27, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Sherri Snelling, CEO of the Caregiving Club and author of "A Cast of Caregivers" - May 27, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Bobbi Carducci, Author of "Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver" - May 20, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Bobbi Carducci, Author of "Confessions of an Imperfect Caregiver" - May 20, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Carol Howell and Mama - May 13, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Howell and Mama - May 13, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Jean Lee, Author of "Alzheimer's Daughter" and Founder of Alz Authors - May 6, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jean Lee, Author of "Alzheimer's Daughter" and Founder of Alz Authors - May 6, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Jay Newton-Small, Co-Founder and CEO of Memory Well and Journalist - April 22, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Newton-Small, Co-Founder and CEO of Memory Well and Journalist - April 22, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Virginia Morris, Author of How To Care For Aging Parents - April 15, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Virginia Morris, Author of How To Care For Aging Parents - April 15, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Joseph Coughlin, Author of The Longevity Economy - April 8, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Joseph Coughlin, Author of The Longevity Economy - April 8, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Dr. Barry Jacobs, Discussing Family Dynamics in Caregiving - April 1, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Barry Jacobs, Discussing Family Dynamics in Caregiving - April 1, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Judy Cornish, The DAWN Method - March 25, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Judy Cornish, The DAWN Method - March 25, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders - March 13, 2018
20 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Bradley Bursack, Minding Our Elders - March 13, 2018 by Caregiver SOS On Air
Pamela Price, The Future Of Eldercare - September 2, 2017
07 Jul 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Pamela Price has written news articles and op-eds in Texas and Louisiana, blogged for fun and funds, written two small parenting books for a non-profi...
What Caregivers Need to Know with Winnie Barnum Newman 6-25-17
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Winnie Newman’s husband, Buhl, struggled with clinical depression for decades. Newman is an internationally known artist, author and illustrator of ...
'I Can Take Care of Myself' with Carol Levine 6-18-17
27 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Carol Levine directs the United Hospital Fund's Families and Health Care Project, which focuses on developing partnerships between health care profess...
End of Life Communication with Julie Saeger Nierenberg 6-11-17
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Julie Saeger Nierenberg, Curator of Stories at CreateWrite Enterprises, is a writer and editor, lifelong educator and author coach. She published her...
The Caregiving Effect with Priya Soni 6-4-17
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Priya Soni is the Founder and CEO of The Caregiving Effect LLC, a platform and service launched to create a space for adults who have cared for their ...
President Reagan and his Alzheimer’s with Peggy Grande 5-21-17
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Peggy Grande worked in the Office of Ronald Reagan while still a college student and quickly earned her way into a coveted role as the president’s E...
Recognizing Lewy Body Dementia with Angela Taylor 5-14-17
15 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Angela Taylor oversees all areas of Lewy Body Dementia Association’s mission-oriented activities, including programs and services for LBD families, ...
New Tech for Seniors with David Putrino 4-30-17
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. David Putrino is a physical therapist who's working to developer new technology for healthcare. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presen...
Understanding Memory Well with Jay Newton-Small 4-23-17
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Newton-Small is a journalist and the co-founder of Memory Well. While helping her father who was diagnosed with Alzheimer's, she felt there was a ...
Discussing the Caregiver Season with Jane Daly 4-9-17
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Jane Daly is an award-winning writer. Her latest book, "The Caregiving Season, Finding Grace to Honor Your Aging Parents," has her story about being a...
Thinking About Design in Senior Care with Glen Hougan 4-2-17
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 a...
Talking About Mama Peaches with Christopher-Charles Haney 3-19-17
02 May 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Christopher-Charles Haney retired and became a caregiver for his mother. Since then he has written books about his caregiver experience, "Breaking the...
Recognizing caregiver rights with Lucy Barylak 3-5-17
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Falling into caregiving with Jana Panarites 3-12-17
15 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Loving life and caregiving with Dr. Maria Sirios 2-26-17
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 t...
Caregiving for a spouse with Nancy Weckworth 2-19-17
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 c...
Learning more about elder law with Carol Bertsch 2-12-17
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 offe...
Learning to deal with long-distance caregiving with Bill Wilkinson 2-5-17
06 Mar 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 shar...
Having a Peachy Time with Peaches Hall 1-22-17
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Catching Up With Carol Zernial 1-8-17
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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...
Lynn Stahl talks about caregiving for her husband Rabbi Sam Stahl 12-25-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Lynn Stahl talks about caregiving for her husband Rabbi Sam Stahl. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foun...
Behind the Scenes Caregiving with Joyce Coleman 11-20-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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. Orig...
Walking the Journey with Lorna Scott 11-13-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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....
Looking at the Lantern Group with Jean Makesh 11-6-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Learning About Military Caregivers with Dr. Roxanne Delgado and Kimberly McConnell 10-30-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Dr. Roxanne Delagado and Kimberly McConnell are at the helm of a new study to look at military personnel and caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiv...
Discovering New Research on Aging with Susan Peschin 10-23-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
The Successful Caregiver's Guide with Rick Lauber 10-16-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Looking Through the Looking Glass with Dana Walrath 10-9-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 grap...
Speaking with the "Gal Who Cares For Caregivers" Linda Burhans 10-2-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Linda Burhans has written two books about caregiving: "Connecting Caregivers" and "Good Night and God Bless." She's an advocate for caregiving and sp...
Discussing plays and Alzheimer's with Mickele Hogan 9-18-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 d...
Wendy Rigby Shares Her Story About Caregiving 9-11-16
29 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Wendy Rigby from Texas Public Radio shares her story of being a caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charit...
Talking about prostate cancer with Hall of Famer Ken Griffey Sr. 9 - 4-16
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 p...
A different kind of musical with Dr. Charles Samenow and Jeffery Stieger 8-28-16
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
"Tangles" is a musical that tackles the tough subject of Alzheimer's disease. Co-creators Dr. Charles Samenow and Jeffery Stieger explain why they mad...
Take 60 with Dr. Jamie Huysman 8/14/16
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
More caregiving tips with Brenda Avadian 7-31-16
27 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Brenda Avadian from TheCaregiverVoice.com returns to the Caregiver SOS: On Air. She's back to share more tips for new and veteran caregivers. Origi...
How to Age with a Plan with Sharona Hoffman 8/7/16
23 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
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 m...
Learning about the work of Rosalynn Carter Institute with Leisa Easom 7-24-16
28 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving does great work for caregivers. Executive Director Leisa Easom talks about the institute's work and Rosly...
Inspiring Caregivers with Dr. Barry Jacobs 8-21-16
22 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
Fighting cancer with @CancerCouch founder Dr. Rebecca Timlin-Scalera 7-10-16
25 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 s...
Talking about intimacy among seniors with Heidi Crockett 7-3-16
15 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 nat...
Disputing bills with Matt Moulakelis 6-26-26
08 Jul 2016
Contributed by Lukas
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 bi...