Caregiver SOS On Air

Ginny Funk - 10 Warning Signs of Alzheimer's Disease - October 13, 2019

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ginny Funk of the Alzheimer's Association shares 10 warning signs of Alzheimer's.

David Vorobiof, M.D. discusses Belong.Life, a social network for cancer patients - October 6, 2019

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

David Vorobiof, M.D., Medical Director, Belong.Life and world renowned oncologist, discusses how his organization helps cancer patients, their familie...

Daniel Kenner, co-author "Room for Grace" - September 29, 2019

07 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Actor, producer and writer, Daniel Kenner, discusses his caregiving experience, caring for his mom and dad. Daniel Kenner also shares about his book ...

Anne Tumlinson, founder of the Daughterhood Circle - September 22, 2019

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Anne Tumlinson, founder of Daughterhood.org, discusses caring for caregivers by providing tools and training for success.

Susan Blackwood and Salina Shelton, Hope for those Battling Chronic Pain - September 15, 2019

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Susan Blackwood, PhD, and Salina Shelton, LPC, AT, ART, both chronic pain sufferers, discuss the new non-profit Global Pain Association and alternati...

Susanne White, founder of Caregiver Warrior discusses Forgiveness - September 8, 2019

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Susanne White, founder of Caregiver Warrior, discusses forgiveness, specifically her article "How I Forgave My Old Mom to Take Care of My New Mom"

Barry Jacobs, PsyD, discussing Informal Caregiving Teams - September 1, 2019

03 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Barry Jacobs discussing how friends and neighbors pitch in to become an informal caregiving team.

Dr. Sarah Ullevig, Assistant Professor at UTSA - August 11, 2019

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Dr. Sarah Ullevig discusses her research into dietary supplements in older adults including medication/supplementation interactions.

Dr. Elliot Sklar, Nova Southeastern University Department of Health Science - August 4, 2019

16 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Carol and Ron are joined by Dr. Elliot Sklar, Prof. Nova Southeastern University Department of Health Science to discuss issues impacting LGBT caregi...

Irma Lopez, Benefits of Massage Therapy for Hospice Patients - July 28, 2019

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Certified Massage Therapist, Irma Lopez, shares about her work volunteering to give free massages to hospice patients and their caregivers. Lopez disc...

Tina Smith, Memory Matters Program - July 21, 2019

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tina Smith, WellMed Charitable Foundation’s manager of caregiver programs, discusses the new, innovative weekly Memory Matters Meetup at Morgan's Wo...

Rajiv Mehta, CEO and founder of Atlas of Caregiving - July 14, 2019

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Rajiv Mehta, CEO and founder of Atlas of Caregiving, details what he and his colleagues have learned about caregiving, what works best and how caregiv...

Linda Branch, Economic Security for Seniors - July 7, 2019

02 Aug 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Linda Branch, Economic Security for Seniors - July 7, 2019 by Caregiver SOS On Air

Candyce Slusher, St. Michael's Home Care and Music and Memory - June 30, 2019

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Candyce Slusher, St. Michael's Home Care and Music and Memory - June 30, 2019 by Caregiver SOS On Air

Tomika Sanchez, What an Experienced Nurse Wants You To Know About Caregiving - June 23, 2019

03 Jul 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Tomika Sanchez talks about the ins and outs of caregiving as an experienced nurse.

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 ...