Navigating Alzheimer's: The First Three Steps Every Caregiver Needs to Know | Mike Weinberger

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial are joined by entrepreneur, author, and advocate Mike Weinberger. Drawing from his personal experience as the primary caregiver for his wife, Nora—who was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer’s disease in 2019—Mike shares th…

Life, Loss, & Labor: A Sociologist's Journey Caring for Her Dad | Dr. Mindy Fried

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial are joined by sociologist, author, and podcast creator Dr. Mindy Fried. Drawing from her personal experience caring for her late father, Manny Fried, Dr. Fried shares profound insights on navigating the final chapters of agi…

Making the Most of Home Healthcare: What Caregivers Need to Know | Jacqueline Bresner

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Jackie Bresner, Director of Therapy at Home Care Dimensions, to unpack how families and caregivers can maximize the benefits of home healthcare. Drawing on her 33 years of experience in therapy and acute care, …

Unlocking Connection & Purpose for Persons Living with Dementia | Dr. Gitlin

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial welcome internationally renowned intervention scientist, gerontologist, and Drexel University Dean Emerita Dr. Laura Gitlin. Together, they explore how tailored activities can transform dementia care, restore a sense of purp…

Laughter Through the Tears: Finding Joy in Caregiving & Grief | Keith Price

In this moving and lighthearted episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, host Ron Aaron and guest co-host Tina Smith (Senior Director of Caregiver Program Operations at the WellMed Charitable Foundation) welcome back comedian, actor, writer, and radio host Keith Price to discuss navigating the intense e…

Bridging the Gap: Fostering Hope and Purpose Through Intergenerational Caregiving | Caleb Balaraju

In this episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, host Ron Aaron and guest co-host Tina Smith are joined by Caleb Balaraju from the Bethlehem Intergenerational Center. Caleb shares insights from his work supporting older adults, persons living with dementia, children, and family caregivers through a shar…

Taking the Stress Out of Saying Goodbye: A Guide to End-of-Life Planning | Richard Tips

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Richard "Dick" Tips, Chairman and CEO of RD Tips Inc. and owner of Mission Park Funeral Chapels and Cemeteries in San Antonio. Together, they tackle a topic many families avoid until it's too late: end-of-life …

Resolving Family Caregiving Disagreements with Elder Care Mediation | Pamela Wilson

In this episode of Caregiver SOS On Air, hosts Carol Zernial and Ron Aaron are joined by caregiving expert, court-appointed fiduciary, and certified mediator Pamela D. Wilson to address one of the most stressful challenges facing families today: navigating and resolving caregiving disputes. When a…

Listening Beyond Words: Understanding Unmet Needs in Dementia Care | Dr. Jennifer Carson

In this episode of the podcast, we dive into a transformative, human-centered approach to supporting individuals living with dementia. Traditional dementia care often relies on redirection, isolation, or medical sedation to manage challenging behaviors. However, this conversation shifts the focus t…

The 5th Dementia: How Music Mends Minds | Carol Rosenstein

In this inspiring episode of Caregiver S.O.S. On Air, hosts Ron Aaron and Carol Zernial sit down with Carol Rosenstein, an educator, pioneer in holistic mind-body medicine, and the founder of Music Mends Minds, Inc. Carol shares her deeply personal story as a caregiver for her late husband, Erwin, …