Caregiver SOS

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about grief on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national influencer o...

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. About Nancy Nancy Treaster, a retired software industry veteran who spent her professional life managing strategy for a publicly-traded, global company, found herself in unfamiliar territory when her...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about dealing with grief on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a national...

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. About Amanda Amanda Lukof is a special needs advocate and the sister of a brother with autism. A lawyer by training, she spent several years practicing special education law before serving as out...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about caregivers dealing with fear on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and...

Dr. Dean Kellogg joins host Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about Age-ameliorating pharmacology on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Dr. Kellogg  Dean L. Kellogg Jr., MD, PhD, has extensive experience in human research, including physiological and pathophysiological mechanistic studies, as well as randomized clinical trials. His current work focuses on integrative physiology stu...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about powerlessness of caregivers on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a...

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. About Silver Silver Johnson is founder of The Wateringhole Resource, a multi-faceted Consulting service. She is a published author, Functional Communication Coach, Professional Nonprofit Consultant and A.W.& E. Project Represe...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about how to have a restart in 2025 on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and...

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. About Kathleen  Though Kathleen Bjork has always loved to write and has guided many young writers in her 40 years of teaching, it was in retirement that she finally found time for herself as a writer. She was invited...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about social media and the impact it has on caregivers on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable&...

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. About James 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 Ji...

Andrew Morgan joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about hoarding disorder 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 Car...

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

Dr. Samantha Erb joins hosts Ron Aaron and cohost Carol Zernial to talk about preventing caregiver burnout on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Dr. Erb Samantha Erb, DO is a medical doctor at Optum – Tyrone in St. Petersburg, Florida. She earned her medical degree from Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine – Seton Hill in Greensburg, PA. She completed her residency at Northside...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about being overly emotional on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and a nati...

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. About Nate Nate Bertone is a New York City-based theatrical storyteller, known internationally as a director, designer, playwright, and producer. His theatrical work from Broadway, The West End and beyond aims to unlock doors for audiences to p...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Aaron, and Carol Zernial talk about caregivers who are no longer in touch with their feelings on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Ch...

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. About Laura Laura Suttin is a family physician, a certified coach, a consultant, an author, a speaker, and an entrepreneur. She completed her medical training at the McGovern Medical School in Houston and her residency at the Chris...

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 caregiv...

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. About Linda  Linda Pituch is a Senior Parkinson’s Information Specialist on the Parkinson’s Foundation Helpline. She started her work at the foundation over 20 years ago after her mother-in-law was diagnosed with PD. During this time Linda has been honored...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Arron, and guest co-host Tina Smith talk about finding joy during the holiday preparations on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation...

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. About Laura Laura Suttin is a family physician, a certified coach, a consultant, an author, a speaker, and an entrepreneur. She completed her medical training at the McGovern Medical School in Houston and her residency at the Chris...

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Arron, and guest co-host Tina Smith talk about finding joy during the holiday preparations on this edition of Take Ten Podcast. About Take Ten Take 10, with Dr. Jamie, nationally known psychotherapist and expert on caregiving and addictions. Jamie’s take on everything that impacts our lives. With co-hosts Carol Zernial, executive director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation...

Dr. Ruth Adell joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about depression and dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Ruth Ruth Adell, DO, MBA grew up in Burleson, TX and earned her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center. She completed her residency at the Waco Family Medicine Institute. She is bored-certified in Family Medicine. She moved back to Bu...