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Toxic Abusive Relationships and Caregiving with Dr. Huysman

Saturday, November 15, 2025

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

About Dr. Huysman

Jamie Huysman, PsyD, LCSW, is the Founder and Executive Director of STAR Network Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) nonprofit dedicated to supporting Survivors of Toxic Abusive Relationships (TAR) worldwide. He also serves on the Advisory Board of the WellMed Charitable Foundation, as well as several other nonprofit boards and professional associations dedicated to mental health, trauma recovery, and caregiver advocacy. With more than three decades of experience developing groundbreaking clinical programming in the addiction, trauma, and mental health fields, Dr. Jamie has become a recognized voice in filling critical gaps in behavioral health advocacy and recovery care, with a focus on helping individuals foster resiliency development as a cornerstone of long-term healing. His unwavering resilience in the face of adversity has shaped both his professional journey and personal mission, making him a champion for those striving to reclaim their lives after trauma.

Dr. Jamie is a frequent media contributor, featured on hundreds of programs, providing clear expertise on trauma, addiction, and complex behavioral health, including psychopathy, sociopathy, narcissism, and suicidal or homicidal behaviors. He founded TV Aftercare, pioneering post-broadcast support for talk show guests affected by sensitive televised content.

His leadership extends into healthcare management, where he has directed behavioral health programs in both freestanding and medical-surgical settings. As Vice President of Provider Relations and Government Affairs for WellMed Medical Management, and later as its Chief Compassion Officer, he spearheaded initiatives that reduced physician burnout rates. He continues to co-host the nationally syndicated podcast “Caregiver SOS,” providing caregivers and healthcare professionals with strategies for coping and connection.

Drawing on his own remarkable resilience and recovery from CPTSD after leaving a toxic relationship, Dr. Jamie saw the lack of culturally and clinically specific trauma programs. STAR Network’s flagship, TAR Anon® offers free, neuro-regulative, peer support that expands worldwide access to recovery, while new hospital-based programs increase early intervention for at-risk families.

A visionary and engaging speaker, Dr. Jamie is known for his mantra: “If you don’t break the cycle of family trauma, the family trauma will break you.” His work inspires innovation, compassion, and healing in the recovery from trauma and mental health. 

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.

Caring for You While Caring for Loved Ones with Susanne White

Saturday, November 8, 2025

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.

About Susanne

Susanne White is the Founder of Caregiver Warrior. When Susanne was faced with the opportunity to care for her parents, she ventured out on a caregiving journey that would change her life. She blogs about this journey on her website, caregiverwarrior.com, and shares her experience, strength, and hope with others so that they too may navigate caregiving with grace and empowerment. Known for her unique, authentic style and wisdom from the inside of many caregiving journeys, she is an outstanding motivational keynote speaker, bestselling author, gifted writer, exceptional webinar host, and thought leader in the caregiver advocacy community.

White’s latest book, Self-Care for Caregivers: A Practical Guide to Caring for You While You Care for Your Loved One, is now available at your favorite bookstores. Be sure to check out the audio version of the book which is perfect for busy caregivers on the go. Visit caregiverwarrior.com for more information, and follow Susanne on X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.

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.

Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E. with Shari Ross

Saturday, November 1, 2025

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

About Shari

Shari Ross is the author of Senior Living Made S.I.M.P.L.E.™ and creator of its companion workbook and toolkit, designed to help families approach the senior living journey with confidence. A graduate of NYU and a seasoned sales specialist with over a decade of experience guiding families through important life transitions, she combines professional expertise with personal insight as she helps guide her own aging parents while raising two young adult children. Through her S.I.M.P.L.E.™ Method, Shari empowers families to make informed senior living decisions and move forward with confidence, dignity, and peace of mind. 

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.

What Caregivers May Need to Manage at Home, Warning Signs, and Tips for Success with Dr. Allyson Larkin FINAL

Saturday, October 25, 2025

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.

About Dr. Larkin

Dr. Larkin grew up in Corpus Christi, Texas. She received her BA Magna cum laud in Zoology from Iowa State University. She earned her Medical Degree with honors from Texas A&M University College of Medicine. She is board certified in Family Medicine and Undersea and Hyperbaric Medicine and is a Certified Wound Specialist Physician.

Dr. Larkin is passionate about healing chronic and complicated wounds by focusing onthe whole patient and utilizing advanced modalities where appropriate. She has a special interest in palliative wound management to improve quality of life in patients whose wounds are resistant to healing due to serious or terminal health issues.

In her spare time Dr. Larkin enjoys reading, writing, eating, hiking and hanging out on the couch with her husband, children, and dog.

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.

Managing Caregiver Anger and the Three Fs of Flipping Out: Fear, Frustration, and Fatigue with Elaine Sanchez

Tuesday, October 14, 2025

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.

About Elaine

Elaine Sanchez is a caregiver speaker and author of the unflinchingly honest and surprisingly funny book, “Letters from Madelyn, Chronicles of a Caregiver".

Before COVID, Elaine spoke at healthcare and caregiving conferences across the U.S. When all of her conferences for 2020 were canceled due to the pandemic, she had a video production studio built, transitioned to virtual speaking, and developed the CaregiverHelp Support Group Program. This program is unique in that it is video-based, and all of the sessions are focused on helping people manage the emotional stress of caregiving. The program can be delivered at live, in-person meetings, on platforms like Zoom and Microsoft Teams, or as a self-paced program online. Elaine’s passion for helping people manage the emotional stress of caring for those who cannot care for themselves came from her own extensive experience of caring for family elders. 

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.

Redefining Caregiver Well-Being: A Whole Health Approach for the Future of Care with Jennifer Henius

Saturday, October 4, 2025

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.

About Jennifer

 Jennifer Henius, LCSW is a licensed clinical social worker, TBI survivor, long-distance caregiver, and nationally recognized advocate for family caregivers. She has over 20 years of experience in healthcare, including a decade on the national leadership team for the Department of Veterans Affairs Caregiver Support Program. Jennifer is the creator of Yoga4Caregivers™ and founder of Caregiver Whole Health™, a trauma-informed virtual wellness studio designed to reduce caregiver burnout and improve caregiver well-being. Her pioneering digital well-being and self-care platform is the first of its kind created specifically for family caregivers, and she partners with organizations to deliver education, training, and virtual wellness programming to their caregiving employees.

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.

Finding Ways to Add Self-Care to Our Care Journey with Christina Keys

Saturday, September 27, 2025

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.

About Christina

 Christina Keys went from career woman to caregiver when her mother had a life changing stroke in 2013. She cared for her for 10 years. Turning a mess into a message, She is now a National Speaker, Advocate and Caregiver Community Builder as well as the Founder and CEO of Keys for Caregiving. Links: www.christinakeys.com YouTube 

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.

Self-Care & Juggling Work, Home, and Caregiving with Elizabeth Miller

Saturday, September 20, 2025

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.

About Elizabeth

Elizabeth Miller is a family caregiver, caregiver advocate, speaker, author, podcast host, Certified Caregiving Consultant, and Certified Senior Advisor. Her personal experiences caring for aging parents with chronic and terminal illnesses and for a sibling with developmental disabilities inspired her to create Happy Healthy Caregiver, LLC, in 2015. She is an empty nester living in Marietta, GA with her husband and two dogs.

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.

A-Fib and Aging: How Remote Monitoring is Saving Lives with Mark Goddard

Saturday, September 13, 2025

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.

About Mark

Mark Goddard, Vice President of Clinical Services at InfoBionic.Ai, is a Registered Nurse and has worked in clinical electrophysiology for over 20 years. He has created multiple clinical service lines for ambulatory electrocardiographic and remote device monitoring programs. He has successfully introduced ambulatory cardiac event monitoring, Holter electrocardiography, and mobile cardiac telemetry services in hundreds of institutions and practices. He has participated in remote cardiac device monitoring, service line implementations, including heart failure management, and subcutaneous device monitoring. Mark passed competency in the national heart rhythm board examination as a Clinical Cardiac Device specialist (fka NASPExAm 

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.

Humor & Music for Caregivers with Amy Standridge

Saturday, September 6, 2025

Amy Standridge 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.

About Amy

Amy Standridge, MM, MT-BC, is a board-certified music therapist, certified humor professional, and keynote speaker. Her mission is to empower families living with dementia to rediscover joy and hope through uplifting music experiences. As co-founder and director of Grace Notes Community Singers, she helps people with dementia and their care partners channel the power of music and humor for well-being. 

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.

Caring for Loved Ones with Memory Loss and Dementia with Dr. Rabins

Saturday, August 30, 2025

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.

About Dr. Rabins

Peter V. Rabins, MD, MPH, is the author of Is It Alzheimer's?: 101 Answers to Your Most Pressing Questions About Memory Loss and Dementia and coauthor with Nancy L. Mace of the bestselling The 36-Hour Day: A Family Guide to Caring for People with Alzheimer Disease, Other Dementias, and Memory Loss. Dr. Rabins is professor emeritus in the Departments of Psychiatry and Medicine at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine where he founding director of the Division of Geriatric Psychiatry and Neuropsychiatry and the first holder of the Richman Family Professorship in Alzheimer Disease and Related Dementias. 

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.

Grief and Caregiving: Supporting Aging Parents Personally and Professionally with Julie Dickerson

Saturday, August 23, 2025

Julie Dickerson joins co-host Carol Zernial and host Ron Aaron to talk about grief and supporting aging parents personally and professionally on this edition of Caregiver SOS.

About Julie

Julie Dickerson is a retired attorney and a licensed professional counselor specializing in grief and loss. After 20 years practicing law and mediating disputes, Julie recognized that many of her clients needed more than legal or financial resolution—they were carrying emotional pain rooted in grief and loss. This insight led her to return to school, earn a Master’s degree in Counseling, and focus her work on helping people cope with grief—whether from the death of a loved one, illness, caregiving, a breakup, the loss of a pet, or other significant life changes.

Julie has worked at the Austin Center for Grief and Loss, taught at the University of Texas at Austin in the Steve Hicks School of Social Work, and now maintains a private practice focused exclusively on grief support. She is also deeply rooted in family life—married for over 30 years to her husband, Jeff; mom to Ben, a recent law school graduate; and a devoted caregiver to both her and her husband’s aging mothers. Julie brings compassion, insight, and a deeply human touch to everything she does—whether in the counseling room, the classroom, or at home.

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.

Long Distance Caregiving with Carol Zernial

Saturday, August 16, 2025

Host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about long-distance caregiving on this edition of Caregiver SOS. 

About Carol

Carol Zernial, MA is a nationally recognized gerontologist named one of the nation’s Top 50 Influencers in Aging 2017 by Next Avenue. She holds a master's degree in social gerontology, and has been in the field of aging over 30 years. Carol serves as Executive Director of the WellMed Charitable Foundation and Senior VP Social Responsibility for WellMed Medical Management. She is immediate Past Chair of the Board of Directors for the National Council on Aging, and was appointed to the national RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, where she serves as co-chair. Among her many awards, she was named the Outstanding Professional in Aging in Texas 2008.

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.

Caregiving Experiences with Dr. Barry Jacobs & Dr. Julie Mayer

Saturday, August 9, 2025

Dr. Barry Jacobs and Dr. Julie Mayer join host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about  on this edition of Caregiver SOS. 

About Dr. Barry Jacobs

Barry J. Jacobs, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist, family therapist, and a Principal for Health Management Associates, a national health care consulting firm. A former magazine journalist, he is the author of The Emotional Survival Guide for Caregivers: Looking After Yourself and Your Family While Helping an Aging Parent (Guilford, 2006) and coauthor with his wife, Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, of AARP Meditations for Caregivers: Practical, Emotional, and Spiritual Support for You and Your Family (Hachette, 2016), AARP Love and Meaning After 50: The 10 Challenges to Great Relationships—and How to Overcome Them (Hachette, 2020), and The AARP Caregiver Answer Book (Guilford, 2025). He has also written a self-help column for caregivers for AARP.org since 2013. An honorary board member of the Well Spouse Association and a former director of behavioral sciences for the Crozer Health Family Medicine Residency, he maintains a psychotherapy practice in Media, Pennsylvania, specializing in supporting individuals with chronic and serious illness and their caregivers. For seven years, he was the primary caregiver for his stepfather with Alzheimer’s disease and his mother with vascular dementia. 

About Dr. Julie Mayer

Julia L. Mayer, PsyD, is a clinical psychologist in private practice in Media, Pennsylvania, who has specialized for three decades in helping women in caregiver roles, as well as those with troubled marriages and histories of sexual trauma. She is the author of the novel A Fleeting State of Mind (2014) and coauthor of AARP Meditations for Caregivers and AARP Love and Meaning After 50. She is a former president of the board of PSCP—The Psychology Network. Since 2016 she has cohosted the podcast Shrinks on Third on psychology and social justice. She was a caregiver for her father and mother-in-law with vascular dementia and her stepfather-in-law with Alzheimer’s disease. 

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.

Compassion, Caregiving, & Lessons Learned with Dr. Melanie Simpson

Saturday, August 2, 2025

Dr. Melanie Simpson joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about compassion, caregiving, and lessons learned from experiences on this edition of Caregiver SOS. 

About Dr. Simpson

Dr. Simpson earned her medical degree from Ross University School of Medicine in Dominica, West Indies. Her residency was at Greenville Hospital in South Carolina. Dr. Melanie Simpson, MD is a devoted Primary Care Physician who prioritizes patient-centered care with a focus on compassion, trust, and attentive listening. She believes every individual deserves to be seen, heard, and valued, and she works to create a space where healing begins with connection. With a strong interest in counseling and mentorship, Dr. Simpson supports the next generation of healthcare professionals while continuing her own journey of lifelong learning. She remains committed to personal and professional growth, continually evolving in her approach to care. Dr. Simpson also models the principles she teaches by living a balanced life—blending her passion for medicine with wellness, family, and faith.

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.

How the Caregiver Brain Deals with Dementia with Dasha Kiper

Saturday, July 26, 2025

Dasha Kiper joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about how the caregiver brain deals with dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS. 

About Dasha

After receiving her MA in clinical psychology from Columbia University, Dasha Kiper became a live-in caregiver for a holocaust survivor suffering from Alzheimer's disease. For the past fifteen years, she has supported family and professional caregivers and mental health professionals. She was the clinical director of support groups at an Alzheimer’s organization and is currently the director of caregiver support at Renewal Memory Partners. Her book Travelers to Unimaginable Lands: Stories of Dementia, the Caregiver, and the Human Brain, published to wide acclaim both in the U.S. and abroad, interweaves stories, case histories, and brain science to illuminate the neurological challenges facing family caregivers.

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.

Uncovering the Link Between Alzheimer's and Sleep Apnea with Kirk Huntsman

Saturday, July 19, 2025

Kirk Huntsman joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about uncovering the link between Alzheimer's and sleep apnea on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Special guest-cohost Tina Smith fills in for Carol Zernial on this episode of Caregiver SOS!

About Kirk

Kirk Huntsman, Chairman and CEO, Co-Founder of Vivos Therapeutics. R. Kirk Huntsman is a co-founder of Vivos Therapeutics and has served as the chief executive officer and a director since September 2016. In June 2020, he was elected chairman of the board. In 1995, he founded Dental One (now Dental One Partners), which, as president and chief executive officer, he grew to become one of the leading DSOs (dental service organizations) in the country, with over 165 practices in 15 states. After a successful sale of Dental One to MSD Capital in 2008 and subsequent merger in 2009 with Dental Care Partners, Mr. Huntsman was appointed in 2010 as chief executive officer of ReachOut Healthcare America, a Morgan Stanley Private Equity portfolio company. In 2012, he founded Xenith Practices, LLC, a DSO focused on rolling up larger independent general dental offices, which was sold in 2015. From January 2014 to September 2015, Mr. Huntsman founded and served as chief executive officer of Ortho Ventures, LLC, a US distributor of certain pediatric oral appliances with applications for pediatric sleep-disordered breathing. Since November 2015, he has served as the chief executive officer of First Vivos, Inc., which is now our wholly owned subsidiary. He was also a founding member of the Dental Group Practice Association (DGPA), now known as the Association of Dental Support Organizations (ADSO). He is the father of Todd Huntsman, who is a SVP at Vivos and runs the Product Development and Manufacturing Division. He holds a BS degree in finance from Brigham Young University. 

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.

Dealing with Dementia with Arlieta Hall

Saturday, July 12, 2025

Arlieta Hall joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about her caregiving journey with dementia on this edition of Caregiver SOS. Special guest-cohost Tina Smith fills in for Carol Zernial on this episode of Caregiver SOS!

About Arlieta

Arlieta Hall is a host, actress, improviser, stand-up comedian, writer, Certified Dementia Communication specialist, and a first-time filmmaker from Chicago. She is one of The Second City NBC Bob Curry Fellowship recipients. Arlieta also co-starred as Sadie on Showtime’s The CHI episodic. She is also a co-producer of the popular comedy variety show My Best Friend is Black. Arlieta was a caregiver for her father who died from Alzheimer’s disease. She took the power of “Yes, and...” to communicate with him and used their story to make her first feature documentary “Finding Your Laughter.” Her film was one of ten documentaries selected to participate in The New York Gotham Documentary Feature Lab, which is one of the US film industry’s most prestigious labs. Prior to caregiving for her father Arlieta was an Human Services Caseworker for the State Of Illinois Department of Human Services. Arlieta also obtained her Bachelor of Arts In Communications and has over a decade of experience in the educational and social services field. She recently wrote and performed in The Second City’s sold-out 2023 Black Excellence Revue and is now a 2023-24 Sisters in Cinema Documentary Fellow. She is currently performing comedy all around while she continues to work on the completion of “Finding Your Laughter” and other projects. 

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.

What I Wish I Knew: A Caregiver's Journey with Martin Schreiber

Saturday, July 5, 2025

Martin "Marty" Schreiber joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about his caregiving journey on this edition of Caregiver SOS. 

About "Marty"

 Former Wisconsin Gov. Martin J. Schreiber is an award-winning crusader for Alzheimer’s caregivers and persons with dementia. Reaching audiences nationwide at live events and through various forms of media, Marty uses humor and compassion as he shares lessons from his nearly twenty-year journey as caregiver.

His speaking tour takes him to conferences, civic organizations, senior communities, libraries and more around the country. He has given more than 800 presentations since launching his awareness campaign in late 2016. Whether in Texas, Idaho, New York, Missouri, Florida, Ohio, Michigan, Maryland, Mississippi or closer to home, caregivers tell Marty that his message gives them encouragement and hope that they can manage their challenging situation.

Marty’s book, My Two Elaines: Learning, Coping, and Surviving as an Alzheimer’s Caregiver, is winning acclaim from caregivers across the country. It was rated as the No. 11 “Best Alzheimer’s Book of All Time” by bookauthority.org, and was named to Caring.com’s list of “Best Caregiving Books” of both 2017 and 2018.

Now in its fifth print edition, My Two Elaines also has been released as an e-book, an audiobook and on CD. Net proceeds are used to promote Alzheimer’s caregiver support.

Prior to writing My Two Elaines – and while still caring for his wife at home – Marty helped the Alzheimer’s Association launch Operation: Stronger Together in 2015. This multi-year awareness program has helped the Southeastern Wisconsin Chapter connect record numbers of families to education and resources that are vital to successful caregiving. He also collaborated with Wisconsin state government and various business groups to help create the online Dementia-Friendly Employers Toolkit, which is now used by human resources departments and employee assistance programs. These initiatives have led to Marty being recognized with awards from the Alzheimer’s Association and other organizations.

Marty’s work on behalf of older citizens goes back decades to his 16 years in public service as a state senator, lieutenant governor and governor focusing on elderly concerns, improved quality of nursing home care, and development of the in-home Community Care Organization. He went on to become a successful insurance executive and publisher before starting his own government relations firm in 1988.

He attended Valparaiso University in Indiana and the University of Wisconsin – Milwaukee, and earned a doctorate of law from Marquette University in Milwaukee.

Marty and his wife Elaine, who died in 2022, are the parents of four children, Kathryn Lyon, Martin Schreiber, Kristine Haas and Matt Schreiber. They have thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren. 

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.

Enhancing the Bond Between Caregivers and Seniors Through Technology with Scott Lien

Saturday, June 28, 2025

Scott Lien joins host Ron Aaron and co-host Carol Zernial to talk about Subject: Enhancing the Bond Between Caregivers and Seniors Through Technology on this edition of Caregiver SOS. 

About Scott

 Scott Lien is GrandPad's Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer, leading the company as it builds an accessible platform that empowers seniors to connect with family, friends, and caregivers. He brings a wealth of experience to the team, having led Intuit's mobile technology innovation group and developing user-friendly software for Target, Best Buy, and Bank of America. Scott is also a practitioner of the LEAN Startup Method, which emphasizes putting users first and designing specifically to their needs.

Scott loves working with Super Seniors — those over the age of 75 as he believes they have many life lessons and wisdom that we can all learn from. The average age of the GrandPad tablet user is 85 years young and our most famous GrandPad user so far was Hester Ford of Charlotte, NC, who had 116 years of wisdom! With GrandPad, Scott strives to create a world where no seniors are lonely or isolated. 

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