In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Kelly Peters, Vice President of Community Impact at Rancho Coastal Humane Society. Listen to their discussion about the powerful connection between caregiving and pet companionship, highlighting programs that keep seniors and their beloved pets together. From pet-assisted therapy to senior adoption programs, learn how Rancho Coastal is supporting caregivers and spreading joy through furry friends.

Keywords: caregiving, pet-assisted therapy, seniors, companionship, rancho coastal humane society

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Giselle, a bilingual lead clinician and Associate Director at the Cohen Clinic at Veteran Village of San Diego. Listen to their discussion about supporting military families, breaking mental health stigma, and the vital role of caregivers. Together, they explore how accessible, culturally sensitive, and collaborative care can empower hidden heroes across generations.

Keywords: military caregivers, mental health support, PTSD, veteran families, telehealth services, caregiver resources

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Victor, a Heath Promotion Specialist and Partner Relay program liaison for the County of San Diego Office of Border Health. Victor assists with providing emergency preparation information for multi-lingual and vulnerable communities by coordinating a network of trusted government and non-profit organizations in San Diego County. Listen to their conversation about the importance of emergency preparedness and resources available to caregivers in the community.

Keywords: emergency preparation, community emergency preparation, disaster response, earthquake preparedness, flood preparedness

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Dr. Zvinka Zlatar, a principal researcher for UC San Diego's Wise Lab, a wellness initiative focused on seniors. Dr. Zlatar discusses the impact of lifestyle interventions such as diet and exercise on our overall brain health, including blood flow, brain structure, and memory.

Keywords: brain health, brain aging, senior wellness, cognition, memory

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Deborah Ferrell, Director of Care Services for the San Diego chapter of the ALS Association. Listen to their discussion about understanding the nature and course of ALS, and the challenges and rewards of caring for someone with the disease. ALS is a neurodegenerative disease that impacts the cells of the brain and spinal cord.

Keywords: caregiving, ALS, Lou Gehrig's Disease, ALS caregiving, case management, neurodegenerative disease,

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Uriko, a full-time family caregiver for both parents, ages 89 and 91. Listen to their discussion about how Uriko became her parents' full-time caregiver and the changes she noticed in both of them that required full-time care.

Keywords: family caregiver, COPD, end-stage COPD, dementia, family caregiving,

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha reflect on SCRC's services in 2024. There are over 490,000 unpaid family caregivers in San Diego, and SCRC plays an important role in connecting family caregivers with support and additional resources.

Keywords: family caregiver, unpaid family caregiver, caregiver resources, support, San Diego caregivers

In this month's episode, Roberto and Martha chat with Dr. Paula Desplats, an associate professor at UCSD who is currently researching the role of circadian alterations that trigger neuronal death in Alzheimer's disease. Paula discusses the cutting-edge research happening in San Diego and ways for caregivers and their loved ones to get involved in research.

Keywords: alzheimer's disease research, brain research, Parkinson's research, treatment, cure