The Caregiver Identity | Dr. Grace Macalino Schauf

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,…

Keep Calm and Carry On: A Caregiver's Guide to Early Onset Dementia | Dr. Thomas Weiss

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. Dr. Weiss shares …

Reversing the "Irreversible": A New Breakthrough in Alzheimer’s Research | Dr. Andrew Pieper & Dr. Kalyani Chaubey

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 d…

When Mental Illness Hits Home: A Caregiver’s Guide to Support, Self-Care, & NAMI Resources | Olga Rodriguez & Maria Hoenigman

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 C…

How to Help an Isolated Loved One Who Is Resistant to Medical Care | Nancy Meserve

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. In this episode of Caregiver SOS On A…

Boundaries in Caregiving | Amy Fuchs

Amy Fuchs joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about boundaries in caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Amy Amy Fuchs, is a licensed clinical social worker and certified aging life care manager. She has decades of clinical experience helping older adults and their …

Grandfamilies & Kinship Caregivers | Donna Butts

Donna Butts joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about grandfamilies and kinship caregivers on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Donna  Donna Butts is an award-winning nonprofit executive, author, and trusted voice frequently quoted in the national media. As executive directo…

Caregiving for the Older Population | Neal Shaw

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. About Neal  Neal K. Shah is a healthcare researcher focused on caregiving for the aging population. He is…

Caregiving Loss | Suzy McNamara

Suzy McNamara joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about caregiving loss on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Suzy  Suzy McNamara is an author, speaker, and caregiving and grief advocate whose work explores the emotional realities of loving someone through loss. She is the au…

A Family Caregiving Journey with Karee White

Karee White joins host Ron Aaron and guest co-host Tina Smith to talk about her caregiving story on this edition of Caregiver SOS. About Karee Karee White is a veteran, military mother, and Elizabeth Dole Foundation Caregiver Fellow based in Apex, North Carolina. She and her husband Jim are both …