Aging (R)Evolution

Dr. Melissa Alemán is a Graduate Director for the Communication and Advocacy Master’s Program at James Madison University. She has done extensive research in multicultural caregiving and family communication. Recently, she was the keynote speaker at JABA's inaugural Embrace Every Season, a speaker and lunch event in support of JABA programs and services. There, she discussed the importance of caregiver stories and family communication. In this interview with Phil Estes, she discusses what led her to her research, her findings, and what caregivers can learn from one another. JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Learn more: https://www.jabacares.org/about

Dr. Essie Knuckles is an author and a retired Psychologist who spends her time traveling the world, teaching, and writing about living in the Jim Crow era South. We got the chance to speak with Dr. Knuckles about her life, her writing, and Black history in Louisa County, Virginia. Get her book: My Children's Minds Will Not Be the Devil's Workshop: P. Knuckle, Dr. Essie: 9781969644245: Amazon.com: BooksJABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Learn more: https://www.jabacares.org/about

In this episode, Ty Mynes is joined by Sonja Schiable from Virginia Assistive Technology System (VATS). Together, they discussed assistive technology and how it can help everyone. Learn more about VATS: Assistive Technology - DARSAging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

Dale Payne is one of the first Female Army Reserve Enlistees in Central Virgina along with two of her friends. She shared stories of her time in the Reserves with us. This International Women's Day, we celebrate and honor all women who came before us. JABA (Jefferson Area Board for Aging) is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Learn more: https://www.jabacares.org/about

In this episode, Ty Mynes is joined by Margaret DiMeglio, one of JABA's Aging Services Coordinators. Together, they discuss what an Aging Services Coordinator is and how they can help you live better, longer. Learn more at https://www.jabacares.org/podcast.Support starts here: GET HELP NOW — JABAAging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Ty Mynes is joined by Emily Foreman, Director of Wellness Services at JABA. Together, they discuss JABA's Respite and Enrichment Centers and how the JREC helps members and caregivers. Learn more at https://www.jabacares.org/podcast.Learn more about JABA's Respite and Enrichment Centers: Respite & Enrichments Centers (REC) — JABAAging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Lisa Murray from JABA is joined by Jane Colony Mills, Executive Director of Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry, Rhonda Oliver, Director of Feeding Greene, Hanna Strauss, from Move2Health Equity and the Blue Ridge Hunger Action Coalition, and Emily Foreman, Director of Wellness Services at JABA. Together, they discuss food insecurity, food pantries, and solutions for food access for all. Learn more at https://www.jabacares.org/podcast.Find our guests: Loaves and Fishes: 434-996-7868 or Loaves & Fishes CharlottesvilleFeeding Greene: 434.985.3663 or feedinggreene - HomeMove2Health/Blue Ridge Hunger Action Coalition:: Move2HealthEquityFood Finder: Food Finder - Blue Ridge Area Food BankAging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Ty Mynes is joined by Randy Rodgers from JABA's Insurance Counseling Program to discuss Medicare and Open Enrollment. Find more information at https://www.jabacares.org/podcastJABA offers free, unbiased Medicare counseling and educational presentations on Navigating Medicare with Confidence. With support, you can make the best insurance choices. Learn more by calling 434-817-5248 or going to Insurance Counseling — JABA.Aging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Ty Mynes is joined with Tish Blackwell, JABA's Chief External Affairs Officer and Ernie Reed, Nelson County Central District Supervisor, to discuss some of the issues rural areas like Nelson County are facing. Find more information at https://www.jabacares.org/podcastErnie Reed is running for reelection as Central District Supervisor of Nelson County. Learn more about Ernie by going to his website: Home | ErnieReed4Nelson or Ernie Reed for Supervisor 2025 — Nelson County Democratic CommitteeAging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Ty Mynes talks about voting rights for individuals with disabilities with REV UP Virginia. Find more information at https://www.jabacares.org/podcastREV UP Virginia is the local chapter of the national nonprofit organization REV UP, which focuses on increasing civic engagement and improving accessibility in elections for people with disabilities. Its mission is to build the power of the disability vote through a national network of coalitions and organizations. REV UP encourages grassroots organizing and community involvement to advocate for disability voting rights.For more information about REV UP go to: About REV UP - AAPD. To hear more from Helena Berger and Susan Lydick visit REV UP Virginia's linktree: REV UP Virginia | Linktree and their Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/REVUPVirginia/Aging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Ty Mynes talks about end-of-life caregiving and hospice with Hospice of the Piedmont. Find more information at https://www.jabacares.org/podcastAbout Hospice of the Piedmont: Since 1980, Hospice of the Piedmont has been leading families in Virginia through the experience of serious illness and death. They are a nonprofit with the mission to guide life’s final journey with expertise and empathy. Learn more about Hospice of the Piedmont by going to their website at Hospice Care in Virginia - Nonprofit Hospice - Hospice of the Piedmont or calling 434-817-6900.Aging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.

In this episode, Ty Mynes discusses Older Americans Month, Ageism, and intergenerational relationships with Marta Keane, retired (reinvented) CEO of JABA. Find more information at https://www.jabacares.org/podcastAging (R)Evolution is a podcast about caregiving, living with disabilities, and the aging journey, produced by JABA. JABA is a private, non-profit Area Agency on Aging serving adults (60+), adults with disabilities, caregivers, and community members of all income levels in Central Virginia. Our mission is to promote, establish, and preserve sustainable communities for healthy aging that benefit individuals of all ages and their families. For more information, visit https://www.jabacares.org/.