Caregiver SOS On Air

Dr. Macie Smith joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about what families should know about caregiving, the effects of caregiving, and resources for caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Special guest-cohost Tina Smith fills in for Carol Zernial!

Pamela Wilson joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about the risk of caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Special guest-cohost Tina Smith fills in for Carol Zernial!

Tom Chiodo joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about "Caregiving", a documentary coming to PBS with executive producer Bradley Cooper on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Jennifer Carson joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about family care partnering values on this edition of Caregiver SOS.Special guest-cohost Tina Smith fills in for Carol Zernial!

Carol Zernial joins host Ron Aaron to talk about ways we can make life easier for caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Jason Resendez joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about the policy environment for caregiver supports on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Merle Griff joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about caring for loved ones of every generation on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Bashir Easter joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about guidance on alternative care options, accessing available resources, and developing comprehensive support plans on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Deborah Kossmann joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about coping with a parent or family member who hoards on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Ken Fisher joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about The 100th Fisher House on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Scott Lien joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about how technology designed for seniors can enhance the bond between caregivers and seniors on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Carol Zernial joins host Ron Aaron to talk about the Wellmed Charitable Foundation and the services they provide on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Reese Zahner joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about caregiving in your 20's on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Michelle Cain joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about reluctant caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Andrew Baker joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about responding to distressed behavior on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Nancy Treaster joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about how her caregiving journey led her to co-found the not-for-profit, The Caregiver's Journey on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Amanda Lukof joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about how caregivers juggle the overwhelming amount of information required to care for their patients on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Dean Kellogg joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about Age-ameliorating pharmacology on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Silver Johnson joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about everything from horses to caregiving to caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Kathleen Bjork joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about how being responsible for someone with Dementia can impact your life on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

James Taylor joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about his caregiving experience and late stage Alzheimer's Disease on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Barry Jacobs joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about sibling rivalry during caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Samantha Erb joins hosts Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about preventing caregiver burnout on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Nate Burtone joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about using art to help people cope and navigate grief on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Linda Pituch joins hosts Ron Aaron and special guest co-host Tina Smith to talk about care partner resources on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Laura Suttin joins hosts Ron Aaron and special guest co-host Tina Smith to talk about finding time for the things we want and need on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Ruth Adell joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about depression and dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Carol Bertsch joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about making the medical decisions when the care recipient cannot make them themselves on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Bob Blancato joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about current trends in aging and caregiving policy prior to the upcoming election on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Author Harry Margolis joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about the elder care crisis on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr Bashir Easter joins Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr Jamie Huysman joins Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Relationships on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr Jamie Huysman joins Ron Aaron and Tina Smith to talk about Caregiver 101 on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Author Sherri Snelling joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about going from FOMO to JOMO using the four happiness hormones on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Author Lois Kelly joins Ron Aaron and Tina Smith to talk about Slow Loss on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

James "Jim" Taylor joins Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Alzheimer's on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Jim received an MBA from the University of Chicago and had a successful career in IBM finance. His wife Geri was diagnosed in 2012 with mild cognitive impairment, later clarified as Alzheimer's disease. Geri and Jim have spoken to over fifteen thousand people across the US and in Europe addressing stigma, how to live well with dementia, and promoting clinical trial participation. In September 2020, the couple was awarded the Perennial Hero Award by the Alliance for Aging Research (DC) for their Alzheimer's advocacy. Jim is an FDA appointed Alzheimer's patient advocate. In June 2021, he was appointed by Governor Cuomo as a patient advocate on the New York State Alzheimer's Council. Jim serves as President and CEO of Voices of Alzheimer's, a prominent advocacy organization founded in Sept 2022. VoA's mission is to promote speedy and equitable access to FDA-approved diagnostics and therapeutics for Alzheimer's disease. In January Jim spoke in Davos, Switzerland at the Alzheimer's Roundtable during the World Economic Forum. Jim's wife Geri died on August 4th, having won her battle with Alzheimers. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Dr. Connie Siskowski joins Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about the experience of young caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Educated at Johns Hopkins, New York University and Lynn University, her doctoral research uncovered the high prevalence of caregiving by students in Palm Beach County, FL. In 1998 she established what is now the American Association of Caregiving Youth with its successful Caregiving Youth Project and Caregiving Youth Institute. Connie has contributed to multiple publications. Awards include an Ashoka Fellowship, Purpose Prize, Distinguished Alumna Award (Johns Hopkins University), Top Ten CNN Hero, a star on Boca Raton's Walk of Recognition, and a faculty appointment to the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial showcase and highlight major recommendations of the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council's National Strategy to Support Family Caregivers and the recommendations may impact the nation's 53 million or more family caregivers nationwide. Carol Zernial, MA is a nationally recognized gerontologist named one of the nation's Top 50 Influencers in Aging 2017 by Next Avenue. She holds a master's degree in social gerontology, and has been in the field of aging over 30 years. Carol serves as Executive Director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and Senior VP Social Responsibility for WellMed Medical Management. She is immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council on Aging, and was appointed to the national RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, where she serves as co-chair. Among her many awards, she was named the Outstanding Professional in Aging in Texas 2008. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Barry Jacobs joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about managing caregiver grief during and after caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Barry J. Jacobs, Psy.D. is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal in the Philadelphia office of Health Management Associates, a national healthcare consulting firm. He is the author or co-author of two books on family caregiving—The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006), AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016)--and has written a self-help column for family caregivers for AARP.org since 2014. He has also been a family caregiver for his mother and stepfather with dementia and his father with cancer. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Sharon Hall joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about putting dementia in persepctive on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Sharon Hall is a current care partner to her husband, Rod, who has frontotemporal dementia (FTD) and lives at home with Sharon. Sharon is a very active independent advocate for young onset dementia, including FTD. She serves on many boards and is an active member of the Georgia Alzheimer's and Related Dementia work groups, as well as the Milken Alliance to Improve Dementia Care, and serves on the Steering Committee for the Cures Collective. She has also presented at the NIH Research Summit on Dementia Care and Services, been a participant on numerous panels, and has presented many webinars on young onset dementia and FTD. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about supporting African American adult daughter caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Dr. Kalisha Bonds Johnson is an assistant professor at Emory University's Nell Hodgson Woodruff School of Nursing in Atlanta, Georgia and a psychiatric mental health nurse practitioner at Emory University's Integrated Memory Care, a primary care clinic tailored to the care of persons living with dementia and their families. She is also the Principal Investigator of the DECIDE Research Lab, which focuses on creating culturally tailored decision-making programs to improve the quality of life of families of African American persons living with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. She graduated from The University of Tennessee at Martin with a Bachelor of Science in Nursing in 2007, graduated with a Master of Science in Nursing from Vanderbilt University in 2012, and graduated with a PhD from Oregon Health & Science University in 2019. In 2021, she completed her postdoctoral training (or training after completing a PhD) at Emory University. Dr. Bonds Johnson's research focusing on improving the quality of life of African American persons living with dementia and their family care partners as well as improving the communication between these families and their primary care providers. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Dr. Tina Sadarangani joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about becoming an effective advocate in the doctor's office: how to get optimal, not usual care for the people you love on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Dr. Tina Sadarangani is an NYU Assistant Professor who is a board-certified adult and geriatric nurse practitioner. In addition to being a clinician, Dr. Sadarangani is a PhD-prepared NIH-funded scientist focused on aging and a tech-innovator; she is also a “sandwich generation” caregiver with aging parents and young children. She is passionate about social determinants of health and helping families navigate the healthcare system. She is a proponent of health equity, and has published extensively in this area in peer-reviewed academic journals, including in the American Journal of Public Health. She has been recognized as a Woman of Distinction/Rising Star in Long-Term Care. She attended Georgetown University, from which she graduated Summa Cum Laude, completed her Masters at the University of Pennsylvania, and completed her doctoral and post-doctoral training at New York University where she graduated in the highest bracket of academic preferment. Dr. Sadarangani created an award-winning mobile application – CareMobiTM - out of her NYU lab that helps families, particularly those in which someone has dementia, communicate around the day-to-day care of their loved ones. She is also the creator of The Enlightened Caregiver – a social media community - which provides families with practical tips on how to get optimal, not usual, care for the people they love. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Stacey Hawley joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about caregiving finances on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Stacey: Stacey Hawley serves as a caregiver for her son, Nathaniel, who has a severe Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), suffers from Memory Loss, Mobility limiting Disabilities and PTSD. She is a dedicated professional with a passion for the legal field. She is lucky enough to have an employer that understands the challenges that she faces and allows her to work periodically as her schedule allows, which she finds immensely fulfilling, providing her with a sense of purpose and autonomy. Despite the challenges she has faced being thrown into the role of caregiver, she refuses to let caregiving define her entire identity. She is a part of the Elizabeth Dole Foundation, which will empower her to leverage her experiences and expertise to advocate for fellow caregivers, ensuring they receive the support and resources they need to thrive. Stacey and her son, Nathaniel, reside together in the sunny state of Florida and her favorite quote is “Forward from here”. So favorite that she had it tattooed on her wrist, so that when she looks at her watch it reminds her that even though there are good days and bad, we always go forward, whatever that may look like. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

MSNBC/NBC News anchor Richard Lui joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about all things caregiving and caregiving moonshot lunches on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Richard: Bio: Richard Lui is a veteran journalist with more than 30 years in broadcast journalism, film, technology, and business. Currently an anchor at MSNBC / NBC News and previously with CNN Worldwide, Lui was the first AAPI male to anchor a daily national news show. The team Emmy and Peabody winner is also the longest-serving AAPI male in a national anchor seat, now for almost two decades. Lui has spoken at over 500 community events related to gender, race, and equity in recent years. Considered an authority on race and intersectionality, he is one of the longest-serving correspondents reporting on communities of color. Lui is the author of the bestselling and award-winning book "Enough About Me" from HarperCollins Zondervan, as well as author of the groundbreaking Inclusion@work risk reports released at Davos, SXSW, CES, and Cannes Lions. As a film director he recently released the Oscars- and Grammy-qualifying documentaries ‘Sky Blossom' (2021) and ‘UNCONDITIONAL', (2023) which were honored with an unprecedented series of premieres at the White House, U.S. Congress, United Nations, and European Parliament. Richard's overlapping 20-year business career includes time at Citigroup, Oliver Wyman, Mrs. Fields Cookies, a fintech patent, and launching six tech brands over three business cycles. As an NACD Fellow, he has served on private and NGO boards in the AI, gender equity, and human trafficking sectors. In 2017, Lui founded PRISCA, a not-for-profit organization focused on action-based narrative change. He is a caregiving ambassador for the Alzheimer's Association, AARP, Plan International, BrightFocus, and Caring Across Generations. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Joy Johnston joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about preparing for the financial impact of caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Joy: Joy Johnston is an award-winning author, digital media analyst, and caregiver advocate. She received a gold medal at the 2018 IPPY Awards for her personal essay collection, The Reluctant Caregiver. She also received the 2015 Rick Bragg Prize for Nonfiction from the Atlanta Writers Club. Her work has been published in Chicken Soup for the Soul and other anthologies. She writes about dementia and caregiving on her award-winning blog, The Memories Project. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Deidre Edwards joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about her book "Toolkit for Caregivers" and more on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Deidre: Deidre Edwards, a retired Registered Nurse and National Board-Certified Teacher of Career and Technical Education for Health Sciences, is passionate about teaching and sharing information to help others live their best lives. She began the how-to skills section of her double book, Toolkit for Caregivers, during her husband's two years in hospice and completed the book after his passing when she added caregiver survival tips with perspectives about death, dying, and early grief. A new, updated, full-color edition of Toolkit for Caregivers, featuring additional resources for caregivers, will be available on Amazon in early July. Now living in the Piedmont area of North Carolina, Deidre is a keynote speaker on health, wellness, and caregiving; continues to write her weekly blog, and may be reached at Deidre@deidreedwards.com. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Dr. Kevin Shih joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about keeping sane while caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Dawn Shedrick joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about caregiver mental health on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Nina Duran joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about her new book "A Walk With Alzheimer's: A Collection of Memories" on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Dr. William Todd joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about Sundowning in patients with Alzheimer's disease on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!

Jeff Johnson joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about AARP Florida's Initiatives and Resources on Caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial, and their guests talk about Caregiving and how to best cope with the stresses associated with it. Learn about "Caregiver SOS" and the "Teleconnection Hotline" programs. Listen every week for deep, inspiring, and helpful caregiving content on Caregiver SOS!