Caregiver SOS On Air

With summer heatwaves sweeping the country, caring for our feet is more critical—and more complicated—than ever. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, host Ron Aaron is joined by certified wound specialist physician Dr. Allison Larkin to discuss practical, everyday strategies for avoiding foot injuries, chronic wounds, and serious complications.

In this episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, host Ron Aaron is joined by comedian, author, speaker, and educator Danny Klein-Modisett, founder of Laughter On Call. Danny shares her journey of navigating her mother’s Alzheimer’s diagnosis and how an unexpected moment of humor transformed her approach to caregiving, leading to the creation of an organization that brings comic relief and connection to seniors, family members, and professional caregivers nationwide.

Ageism is everywhere—from everyday birthday cards and healthcare visits to workplace dynamics and the subtle ways we talk to ourselves. Yet, despite being one of the most pervasive forms of discrimination, it remains one of the least discussed. In this episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Tina Smith, Director of Caregiving Programs at the WellMed Charitable Foundation, to dissect how deeply ingrained age bias impacts both family caregivers and older adults.

When family members step into the role of a caregiver, the sheer volume of daily tasks can easily eclipse their own sense of self. In this insightful episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial are joined by Dr. Grace Macalino, founder and CEO of Kapwa AllCare. Drawing from her background as a public health researcher and her personal journey caring for her aging parents—including her mother, who was diagnosed with vascular dementia—Dr. Macalino shares how she developed the Caregiver Identity Framework.

In this episode of the award-winning Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Tina Smith, Director of Caregiving Programs at the WellMed Charitable Foundation. Together, they dive deep into the concept of ageism, exploring both its overt and covert forms, and how it actively limits the expectations we place on older adults and family caregivers.

In this episode of the award-winning Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Dr. Grace Macalino, a public health researcher and the founder and CEO of CAPWA AllCare. Drawing from her personal experience navigating the complex journey of caring for her aging parents, Dr. Macalino discusses a critical yet often overlooked aspect of caregiving: the massive shift in personal identity.

In this episode of the award-winning Caregiver SOS On Air podcast, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with board-certified geriatric psychiatrist Dr. Thomas Weiss to tackle one of the most challenging chapters in caregiving: identifying and managing early-onset dementia.

Is it possible to not just slow down, but actually reverse advanced Alzheimer’s disease? In this groundbreaking episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, co-hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with two visionary researchers from Case Western Reserve University who are challenging decades of medical dogma.

What do you do when a loved one begins showing signs of mental illness? For many families, identifying the warning signs, finding accessible care, and overcoming deep-rooted cultural stigmas can feel like an overwhelming, uphill battle. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Maria Honigman (Director of Programs) and Olga Rodriguez (Director of Education) from NAMI (National Alliance on Mental Illness) Greater San Antonio to discuss how families can navigate these complex emotional and practical challenges.

When a family member chooses to live an isolated life, it can be incredibly difficult to know when—and how—to step in. It becomes even more challenging when that loved one flatly refuses medical help, hides their symptoms, or is dealing with cognitive decline.

Amy Fuchs joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about boundaries in caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Donna Butts joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about grandfamilies and kinship caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Neal Shaw joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about the lack of caregiving training caregivers receive and caring for the older population on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Suzy McNamara joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about caregiving loss on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Karee White joins host Ron Aaron and guest co-host Tina Smith to talk about her caregiving story on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Paul Bendheim joins host Ron Aaron and guest co-host Tina Smith to talk about providing care using a simple, evidence-based lifestyle on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Maureen Groden joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about end of life care for a loved one on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Jillian Shellenberger joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about FTD in the arts on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Steve Schwab joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about the Hidden Helpers Coalition on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

David Walsh joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about care of an older person at home on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Kyle Woody joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about male caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Felicia Gibson joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about marriage, caregiving, career, and the hidden strain of limited support on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Mary Ek joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how the DFA Movement (Dementia Friendly America) is creating communities where people living with Dementia and their care partners can live, engage, and thrive on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Laura Wayman, "The Dementia Whisperer" joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about understanding the real-life challenges of Dementia symptoms on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Mia Godfrey joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about what it means to mourn someone while still caring for them on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Scott Lien joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about A.I. on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Kari Berit joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how to remain S.A.N.E. as a caregiver on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Rita Choula joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about Caregiving in the U.S. on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Jessica Guthrie joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how healthcare professionals can better partner with family caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Karen Moss joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about peer support for family caregivers of people living with Dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Debbie Mammel joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about caregiving for those living with Dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Martha McPhee joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about non-family caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Evelyn Johnson-Taylor joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about life after caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Deidre Edwards joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about when nothing seems to work as a caregiver on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Julia Huckle joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about the complexities of burnout on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Isatta Thorlu-Bangura joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about how she and her mother rescued her uncle in an incredible caregiving experience on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Theresa Wilbanks joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernail to talk about sustainable caregiving strategies on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Raven Duran joins guest co-host Tina Smith and host Ron Aaron to talk about becoming a new caregiver and navigating the world of caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Debra Fields joins guest co-host Tina Smith and host Ron Aaron to talk about how and why self-care and being a caregiver is changing in black communities on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Jamie Huysman joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about toxic abusive relationships and caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Susanne White joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about caregivers caring for themselves while caring for loved ones on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Shari Ross joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about senior living made simple on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Allyson Larkin joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about what caregivers may need to manage at home, the warning signs to look out for, and tips for successful care on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Elaine Sanchez joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about managing caregiver anger and the three "F's" of flipping out on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Jennifer Henius joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about Redefining Caregiver Well-Being: A Whole Health Approach for the Future of Care on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Christina Keys joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about finding ways to add self-care to our care journey on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Elizabeth Miller joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about micro acts of self-care and juggling work, home, and caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Mark Goddard joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about how remote monitoring is saving lives on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Amy Stanridge joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about the positive benefits of music and humor for caregivers who support loved ones living with Dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

Dr. Peter Rabins joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about caring for loved ones with memory loss and Dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS.