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 caregiving—The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006), AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016)--and has written a self-help column for family caregivers for AARP.org since 2014. He has also been a family caregiver for his mother and stepfather with dementia and his father with cancer.

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.

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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 caregiving—The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers (Guilford, 2006), AARP Meditations for Caregivers (Da Capo, 2016)--and has written a self-help column for family caregivers for AARP.org since 2014. He has also been a family caregiver for his mother and stepfather with dementia and his father with cancer.
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.
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Managing Caregiver Grief During and After Caregiving  with Barry Jacobs (8-10-24 Best-of)

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 to assist Helpline callers and emailers with their questions, concerns and to provide customized resources that could help.

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.

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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 to assist Helpline callers and emailers with their questions, concerns and to provide customized resources that could help.
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.
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Care Partner Resources with Linda Pituch

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 and a national influencer on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

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 and a national influencer on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Take Ten Podcast 11-23-24: Is it Okay for a Caregiver to Keep Secrets From a Care Recipient?

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 Christus Spohn Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, Texas. She received her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2016. Her first book, The Purposeful MD-Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt, was published in October 2024.

Dr. Suttin began working with a coach over 10 years ago, and found it so life-changing that she became a coach herself. She launched Purposeful MD in 2021, with the mission of empowering physicians and other medical professionals to create the lives they love without guilt. In her spare time, she enjoys running, triathlon, travel, and glamping with her family in their travel trailer.

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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 Christus Spohn Memorial Family Medicine Residency Program in Corpus Christi, Texas. She received her MBA from the University of Texas at Dallas in 2016. Her first book, The Purposeful MD-Creating the Life You Love Without Guilt, was published in October 2024.
Dr. Suttin began working with a coach over 10 years ago, and found it so life-changing that she became a coach herself. She launched Purposeful MD in 2021, with the mission of empowering physicians and other medical professionals to create the lives they love without guilt. In her spare time, she enjoys running, triathlon, travel, and glamping with her family in their travel trailer.
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.
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Finding Time for the Things We Want and Need with Dr. Laura Suttin

Take Ten Podcast 11-16-24: How Can Caregivers Find Joy During Holidays Preparations?

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 Burleson in 2018 after her father developed dementia. She stumble upon WellMed and USMD and began practicing in her hometown. She currently serves as a medical director, helping to support clinics in North Texas. She loves canning, gardening and making jewelry.

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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 Burleson in 2018 after her father developed dementia. She stumble upon WellMed and USMD and began practicing in her hometown. She currently serves as a medical director, helping to support clinics in North Texas. She loves canning, gardening and making jewelry.
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.
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Depression and Dementia with Dr. Adell

Carol Bertsch joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about making the medical decisions when the care recipient cannot make them themselves on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

About Carol

Carol Bertsch is an elder law attorney serving San Antonio and the surrounding communities. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1992. Since opening her practice in 1996, Carol has been a champion of the elderly and disabled – she even makes “house calls” to those unable to get out so they can receive the full benefit of legal counsel. First and foremost, she treats clients with the dignity and respect they deserve, always appreciative of the wonderful tapestry woven by their life experiences. With patience and understanding, she helps her clients plan for the challenges of aging. 

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.

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Carol Bertsch joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about making the medical decisions when the care recipient cannot make them themselves on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
About Carol
Carol Bertsch is an elder law attorney serving San Antonio and the surrounding communities. She received her Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the University of Texas School of Law in 1992. Since opening her practice in 1996, Carol has been a champion of the elderly and disabled – she even makes “house calls” to those unable to get out so they can receive the full benefit of legal counsel. First and foremost, she treats clients with the dignity and respect they deserve, always appreciative of the wonderful tapestry woven by their life experiences. With patience and understanding, she helps her clients plan for the challenges of aging. 
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 Caregiver SOS!

When the Care Recipient  Cannot Make  Medical Decisions with Carol Bertsch

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Arron, 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 on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Dr. Jamie Huysman, Ron Arron, 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 on aging, and attorney and longtime broadcaster, Ron Aaron.

Take Ten Podcast 11-2-24: How Do Caregivers Avoid Falling In the Same Holes?

Take Ten Podcast 10-26-24: Wearing Masks and Should We Take Them Off?

Sherri Snelling joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about going from FOMO to JOMO using the four happiness hormones on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

About Sherri Snelling

Sherri Snelling is a corporate gerontologist and CEO of the Caregiving Club, a consulting and educational content firm with expertise in aging, caregiving, Alzheimer’s/brain health, wellness and well home design. She recently published her second book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life, that follows her first book, A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity

Stories to Help You Prepare to Care. She has advised the White House, CDC, NIA and provides employee education about juggling career and caregiving in the workplace for a network of 61,000 employer clients. She has a master’s in gerontology from USC and master’s certifications from MIT Sloan School of Business and Harvard. 

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 Caregiver SOS!

Sherri Snelling joins hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial to talk about going from FOMO to JOMO using the four happiness hormones on this edition of Caregiver SOS.
About Sherri Snelling
Sherri Snelling is a corporate gerontologist and CEO of the Caregiving Club, a consulting and educational content firm with expertise in aging, caregiving, Alzheimer’s/brain health, wellness and well home design. She recently published her second book, Me Time Monday – The Weekly Wellness Plan to Find Balance and Joy for a Busy Life, that follows her first book, A Cast of Caregivers – Celebrity
Stories to Help You Prepare to Care. She has advised the White House, CDC, NIA and provides employee education about juggling career and caregiving in the workplace for a network of 61,000 employer clients. She has a master’s in gerontology from USC and master’s certifications from MIT Sloan School of Business and Harvard. 
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 Caregiver SOS!

From FOMO To JOMO Using the 4 Happiness Hormones with Sherri Snelling

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