Bonus Episode 3: Multicultural Caregiving with Dr. Melissa Alemán

Multicultural Caregiving with Dr. Melissa Alemán

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.

Bonus Episode 2: First Black Female Chief Psychologist at Lorton Prison

First Black Female Chief Psychologist at Lorton Prison

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: Books

Episode 9: Assistive Technology for Everyone with Sonja Schiable

Assistive Technology for Everyone with Sonja Schiable

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 - DARS

Bonus Episode 1: First Female Army Reserve Enlistee in Central Virginia

First Female Army Reserve Enlistee in Central Virginia

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.

Episode 7: Respite and Enrichment Services

Respite and Enrichment Services

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 about JABA's Respite and Enrichment Centers: Respite & Enrichments Centers (REC) — JABA

Episode 6: The Food Gap

The Food Gap

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.

Find Our Guests:

Loaves and Fishes: 434-996-7868 or Loaves & Fishes Charlottesville

Feeding Greene: 434.985.3663 or feedinggreene - Home

Move2Health/Blue Ridge Hunger Action Coalition:: Move2HealthEquity

Food Finder: Food Finder - Blue Ridge Area Food Bank

Episode 3: Voters with Disabilities

Voting Rights with REV UP Virginia

In this episode, Ty Mynes talks about voting rights for individuals with disabilities with REV UP Virginia. Learn more about REV UP Virginia here: https://linktr.ee/revupva?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=9fe08957-35c3-4dd0-b90e-77d169b1296c

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Episode 2: End of Life Care

End of Life Care

with Hospice of the Piedmont

In this episode, Ty Mynes talks about end-of-life caregiving and hospice with Hospice of the Piedmont. Learn more about Hospice of the Piedmont on their website hopva.org or call 434-817-6900.

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Episode 1: Older Americans Month

Older Americans Month with Marta Keane

In this episode, Ty Mynes discusses Older Americans Month, Ageism, and intergenerational relationships with Marta Keane, retired (reinvented) CEO of JABA. Listen below or wherever you get your podcasts

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