Assistive Technology for Everyone with Sonja Schiable

Multicultural Caregiving with Dr. Melissa Alemán || Aging (R)Evolution Beyond

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 [https://www.jabacares.org/about]

First Black Female Chief Psychologist at Lorton Prison || Aging (R)Evolution Beyond

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: [https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Minds-Will-Devils-Workshop/dp/1969644249]Amazon.com [http://Amazon.com]: Books [https://www.amazon.com/Childrens-Minds-Will-Devils-Workshop/dp/1969644249] 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 [https://www.jabacares.org/about]

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 [https://dars.virginia.gov/assistive-technology/] 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/ [https://www.jabacares.org/].

First Female Army Reserve Enlistee in Central Virginia || Aging (R)Evolution Beyond

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 [https://www.jabacares.org/about]

All About ASC's

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 [https://www.jabacares.org/podcast]. Support starts here: GET HELP NOW — JABA [https://www.jabacares.org/senior-helpline] 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/ [https://www.jabacares.org/].