Caregiver SOS On Air

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 Center. Through her research, she learned how important it was for caregivers to have a respite from caregiving. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on March 5, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM...

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 they realized they both needed each other. Jana also hosts a podcast called "AgeWyz" where she speaks with other caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on March 12, 2017, in San Antonio, TX...

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 the author of two upcoming books, "A Short Course in Happiness After Loss (And Other Difficult Times)" ​and "Every Day Counts: Lessons in Love, Faith and Resilience." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Founda...

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 caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 22, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiv...

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 offers some advice for certain situations and implores people to start working on legal paperwork as soon as possible. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Feb. 12, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM...

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 shares his story about being a caregiver for his parents who were in another state. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Feb. 5, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Ca...

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's in the hot spot of being the guest for the show to talk about her work and some advice she has for caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 22, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM K...

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 Charitable Foundation. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 8, 2017, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS,...

Lynn Stahl talks about caregiving for her husband Rabbi Sam Stahl. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Dec. 25, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on Twitter, twi...

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. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 20, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like C...

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. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 13, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org...

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 explains why their way of caregiving is so unique. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 6, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For...

Dr. Roxanne Delagado and Kimberly McConnell are at the helm of a new study to look at military personnel and caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 30, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook...

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 as Alzheimer's disease. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 23, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS,...

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 WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 16, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS...

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 graphic memoir, "Aliceheimer," is her story about dealing with Alzheimer's. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 9, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zern...

Linda Burhans has written two books about caregiving: "Connecting Caregivers" and "Good Night and God Bless." She's an advocate for caregiving and speaks around the country in support of caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 2, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For...

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 discussing Alzheimer's called "Mourning of the Living." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on September 18, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron...

Wendy Rigby from Texas Public Radio shares her story of being a caregiver. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on September 11, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like CaregiverSOS on Facebook, www.facebook.com/CaregiverSOS Follow on...

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 prostate cancer that he was able to win. Since then, him and his son, Ken Griffey Jr., have been spreading the word of prostate cancer awareness. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on September 4,...

"Tangles" is a musical that tackles the tough subject of Alzheimer's disease. Co-creators Dr. Charles Samenow and Jeffery Stieger explain why they made a musical focusing on Alzheimer's. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on August 28, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more abou...

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 need to help themselves in order to be better caregivers and how to reach out for help. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on August 14, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With...

Brenda Avadian from TheCaregiverVoice.com returns to the Caregiver SOS: On Air. She's back to share more tips for new and veteran caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 31, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit caregiversos.org Like Car...

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 mother. She took what she learned and made it into a book, "How to Age With a Plan." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 24, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hos...

The Rosalynn Carter Institute for Caregiving does great work for caregivers. Executive Director Leisa Easom talks about the institute's work and Roslynn Carter herself. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on July 24, 2016, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visi...