Caregiver SOS On Air

Faith and religion are important to many people, but under a physician's care, that faith and religion are not part of the caring process. Dr. Dale Matthews believes that needs to change. By listening to the patient and understanding how important faith is to the patient, then addressing it can ultimately be beneficial to a patient. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMe...

As technology continues to progress, there's a need for understanding what technology benefits caregivers. Carol Levine, director of the United Hospital Fund's Families and Health Care Project, discuss her organization's new guide about technology called "Next Step in Care." Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Jan. 10, 2016, in San Antonio, T...

Bob Blancato is President of Matz Blancato and Associates as well as the National Coordinator of the Elder Justice Coalition and Executive Director of the National Association of Nutrition and Aging Services Programs. He joins Carol and Ron to discuss the need to get the word out about vaccines for seniors to combat diseases such as the flu, pneumonia and shingles. He also talks about the growing...

Dr. Jerald Winakur, author of "Memory Lesson: A Doctor's Story," joins Carol and Ron to talk about caregiving for his parents and some issues within the medical industry regarding seniors. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Dec. 27, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more abou...

Dr. Leslie Kernisan calls into Caregiver SOS: On Air to give some tips for seniors. She's board certified in geriatrics and created a blog for boomers concerned about their parents called HelpingOlderParents.com. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Dec. 20, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and...

Music has been tied to helping Alzheimer's patients. Candyce Slusher from the M.U.S.I.C. Project in San Antonio talks about the power of music and what the organization does for seniors. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Dec. 13, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about...

A former report for the San Antonio Express-News, Tom joins Ron and Carol to talk about the tough moments for caregivers and their parents. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Dec. 6, 2015, 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 Caregi...

Founded in 2004 by Dr. Paul Bendheim, Brainsavers is a lifestyle program designed to improve mental health. On the show, he explains why the rise of Alzheimer's and what kind of simple activities that keep the brain active for seniors. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 22, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-h...

Mary Helen Vasquez is a clinical educator for Wellmed who teaches seniors on how to shop healthier at the grocery store. She has some tips on foods to buy or avoid, how to read nutrition labels and portion control. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 22, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial an...

Elaine Ayala is a reporter for the San Antonio Express-News whose mother was diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease. Elaine and her family came together to care for her mother during her final years. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 15, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For mo...

Dr. Marissa Charles from WellMed at Ingram discusses the symptoms of Alzheimer's disease and the importance of testing for colon cancer. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 8, 2015, 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 Caregiver...

This week, Ron Aaron catches up with Carol Zernial who has been away from the show. Along with discussing her time off, Carol also talks about a speciality of hers, long-distance caregiving. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Nov. 1, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more abo...

With falls becoming more of a threat to seniors, there's a need to educate about fall prevention. Physical therapists Dr. Catherine Ortega and Dr. Martha Acosta explain the harsh reality of falls and some ways to prevent from falling. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 25, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-ho...

Peaches Hall, director of the Doris Griffin Senior One Stop Center, takes over co-hosting duties this week. As director of a senior center, she explains the benefits the center has to its member. Peaches also talks about her time working with patients suffering from dementia. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 18, 2015, in San Antonio,...

Brenda Avadian has been a caregiver since 1996. Over the years, she's become a spokesperson for caregiving and developed tips to help caregivers. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Oct. 11, 2015, 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...

Rundy Purdy's life changed at the age of 24 when he dropped everything to be a caregiver to his grandparents. As a young caregiver, Purdy had to learn how to take care of his grandparents who were battling Alzheimer's and heart disease. He wrote a memoir about his time as a caregiver called The Sea is Wide: A Memoir of Caregiving. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed...

It's almost flu season and Dr. David Purtle from WellMed join Carol and Ron to discuss the flu and flu vaccines. Dr. Purtle explains the lesser-known ways the flu can be transmitted and ways to protect yourself. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Sept. 27, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and...

Dr. Eduardo Caveda from WellMed at Westlakes joins Carol and Ron to talk about some tips for caregivers when they come in for an office visit. He also explains the dangers of falls for seniors and the importance of vaccines for seniors. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Sept. 20, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co...

Dr. James Huysman discusses the additional skills caregivers need to care for someone with a terminal illness. Take 10 with author/psychologist Dr. James Huysman PsyD, LCSW, follows the Caregiver SOS show and focuses on one topic regarding caregiving. Presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Sept. 13, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ro...

Jimmy Charles is a Nashville artist who was on Season 9 of American Idol. He became an advocate for prostate awareness after connecting with a prostate cancer patient at Chesapeake Urology. After that, he wrote the song "Superman" dedicated to those battling diseases and their families. While recording the song, he lost his own father. Jimmy Charles will perform at the ZERO Prostate Run in San Ant...

Dr. James Huysman talks about the burden caregivers have to carry. Take 10 with author/psychologist Dr. James Huysman PsyD, LCSW, follows the Caregiver SOS show and focuses on one topic regarding caregiving. Presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Sept. 6, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For more about CaregiverSOS, visit c...

Actor/producer/director James Keach didn't plan on documenting Glen Campbell's farewell tour, but after one meeting with the country music legend, he simply had to do it. The director of "Glen Campbell: I'll Be Me" talks about his first meeting with Glen Campbell and how it led him to spend years with the musician. Keach also tells the experience with Campbell as he battles Alzheimer's disease. Or...

Discussions about vaccines typically focus on children, but later in life comes a need for additional vaccinations. Dr. Freda Cobbinah from WellMed at Windcrest has seen an increase in patients with shingles. She explains the symptoms of the shingles and why adults should consider a vaccine. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Aug. 23, 2015,...

Dr. James Huysman talks about how caregivers should stay in the moment and focus on the present. Take 10 with author/psychologist Dr. James Huysman PsyD, LCSW, follows the Caregiver SOS show and focuses on one topic regarding caregiving. Presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Aug. 16, 2015, in San Antonio, TX on 930 AM KLUP “The Answer.” With co-hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron. For mo...

Berit Mason is a longtime radio reporter in San Antonio who started being her parents' caregiver in 2011. Being an only child, she started caregiving with no help. Berit talks about the financial problems that arise as a caregiver, managing an estate, and how to cope with stress. Originally aired on Caregiver SOS: On Air presented by the WellMed Charitable Foundation on Aug. 16, 2015, in San Anton...