Southern Caregiver Resource Center

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Dr. Nadine Hayworth, Clinical Trials Operations Manager at the Shiley-Marcos Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at UCSD, and Adrienne Grossman, a family caregiver to her husband, who is participating in a trial at ADRC. Listen to their discussion about the importance of clinical trials, how to get involved, and hear the perspective of t...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Leah Taylor, a Master Gardener from San Diego County. Leah is the Program Coordinator for the UC Master Gardener Program and is also a researcher of Wellness Gardening. Leah shares ideas for gardening with your loved one experiencing Alzheimer’s or other types of dementia.  Since 1987, SCRC has been serving families with Alzheimer’s disease and...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Jami Shapiro, Founder of Silver Linings Transitions. Jami specializes in senior moves, downsizing, moves due to divorce, and home organization. She also has experience as a family caregiver. Learn tips about downsizing and decluttering - whether it's in your home as you prepare to have a loved one move in with you, or in a loved one's home for...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Rachel Barnes. Rachel is CFO and accountant at Southern Caregiver Resource Center and has the longest tenure at the organization, spanning over 27 years. She has also been a caregiver to her elderly parents. Learn more about her experience caregiving over time, and her experience with the resources during her caregiving journey. Keywords: carin...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Dolores Gallagher Thompson, PhD, ABPP. Dr. Gallagher Thompson is Board Certified in Geropsychology, American Board of Professional Psychology and a Professor of Research (Emerita, Active), Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at the Stanford University School of Medicine. Dr. Gallagher Thompson is also a caregiver for her husband. Lear...

In this month's episode, Martha chats with Carol Rosenstein, Founder & Executive Director of Music Mends Minds. Carol's non-profit creates music for groups of patients with Alzheimer's, dementia, Parkinson's, traumatic brain injury, stroke and PTSD. Hear examples of how music can be a powerful therapeutic for both caregivers and their care recipient.  Keywords: music, dance, play, family careg...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss services available to family caregivers throughout San Diego County with special guest Kim Gallo. Kim is the Director Aging and Adult Services at the County of San Diego Health and Human Services Agency. November, which is National Family Caregiver Month, is a great time to review the resources that family caregivers can access, and how important...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss the importance of self-care with special guest Kerry Rogers, LCSW. Kerry is a Family Care Manager and works directly with family caregivers at SCRC. Being a caregiver is overwhelming and exhausting - especially during the COVID pandemic. Learn more about self-care practices and how to incorporate them into your caregiving routine.    Keywords: se...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss the myths about the COVID-19 vaccines with special guests Alina Shaw and Victor Ruiz. Alina is the Director of the COVID-19 Response Team for Global Communities and Victor is the Program Coordinator and Outreach Specialist for the COVID-19 Response Program. Caregiving during the pandemic is especially challenging for both you and your loved one....

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss how to stay cool during summer months with special guest Supervisor Joel Anderson. Caregiving during this time of year can be challenging for both you and your loved one. Hear ideas on how to stay cool and resources available in our County. Keywords: summer, staying cool, family caregiver, caregiving during summer

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss caregiving from the male caregiver's perspective with special guest Gabriel Castro. Caregiving is famously known as a primarily a women's issue and that is because the majority of family caregivers are female. However, we know that men are also caregivers. Hear more about the experiences and challenges of male caregivers. Keywords: male caregiver...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss caregiving from the LGBTQ+ perspective with special guest Dr. Daniel Sewell. Hear more about the challenges of family caregiving related to LGBTQ+ community, historical experiences of discrimination in medical care, and what can be done in the future to create more equitable access to care. Keyword: LGBTQ community, gay and lesbian caregiver, dem...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss Family Caregiving from the Asian Pacific Islander Perspective with special guests Pauline Le, a Family Consultant at Caregiver Resource Center OC, and Marianne Delatorre, a Family Consultant at Southern Caregiver Resource Center. Hear more about the challenges of family caregiving related to culture, linguistic barriers, family expectations, comm...

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha discuss "Nutrition and Successful Meal Time" with special guest Mindy Baker, Director of Education at George G. Glenner Alzheimer's Family Centers, Inc. Hear tips on how to mitigate the frustrations of meal time and help your loved one maintain healthy nutrition. Keyword: nutrition, meal time, eating, dementia, family caregiver, challenges

In this month's episode, we revisit a podcast from July 2018. As we celebrate Women's History Month, it is so important to recognize the significant work of female caregivers. In this podcast, Roberto and Martha discuss the expectations placed on women to serve in the caregiving role and how to navigate the complex responsibilities of caregiving. Keywords: female caregiver, women caregiver, sandwi...

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss "Long Distance Caregiving" with special guest Jessica Romero, Community Educator at SCRC, and Family Caregiver. Keyword: distance caregiving, in-home care, caregiving from another city, family caregiver, challenges

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss "Caregiving and the Master Plan on Aging" with special guest Donna Benton, PhD., USC Family Caregiver Support Center/LACRC Associate Research Professor of Gerontology at USC. Keywords: advocacy, aging in place, master plan on aging, over-60 population

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss Caregiving, Kids and Covid with special guest and founder and Chair of San Diego for Every Child: The Coalition to End Child Poverty, Sara Jacobs. Keywords: family caregiver, sandwich generation, COVID, kids, children

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss Suicide prevention and Mental Health, and how it affects seniors. Today's special guests are Jenica McKeown, Clinical Supervisor, Southern Caregiver Resource Center, and Sandra Black, Each Mind Matters Mental Health Movement. Keywords: mental health, suicide prevention, family caregiver, seniors

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss the U.S. Census, and how it affects seniors. Today's special guests are Joe Gavin, Chief Program and Community Engagement Officer with the San Diego Seniors Community Foundation. And Isabel M. Lemus Goyre, Partnership Specialist Spanish with the U.S. Census Bureau. Keywords: census, data, advocacy, aging in place

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss Caregiver Stress and Depression, with special guest, Charity White-Voth. Keywords: family caregiver, mental health, stress, depression, self care

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss Long Term Care Planning, with special guest, Kimberly McGhee. Keywords: planning, long term care, independent, aging in place, community living, assisted living

In this month’s episode, Roberto and Martha discuss Intimacy & Dementia, with special guest, Dr. Daniel Sewell. Keywords: intimacy, dementia, love, spouse, family caregivers, challenges

In this episode, Martha & Roberto welcome Retired Police Chief Manuel Rodriguez for a discussion about dementia and driving. For more information and resources to help with your caregiving needs please visit www.scrc.care Keywords: driving, dementia, safety, alzheimer's disease

In this episode, Martha & Roberto welcome Judi Bonilla - Founder of Advocates for Aging. For more information and resources to help with your caregiving needs please visit www.scrc.care Keywords: advocacy, aging, family caregiver, challenges, aging in place, quality of life