A Graceful Life

Ada Haensel, a speech-language pathologist and operator of Speaking of Horses, talks about her non-profit's mission of helping children with disabilities through speech therapy and how they are attempting to recover following a barn fire in September. 

Sheri Owen, Senior Development Manager of the Central and Western Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, joins Jeanne to get ready for the annual Walk to End Alzheimer's on Sunday October 18 at Sentara Martha Jefferson Hospital.  

Jeanne is joined by Opportunity Navigator Reyshawn Jones with Pipelines and Pathways at the University of Virginia that looks to connect community members with entry-level work positions. 

Jeanne is joined by Randy Rodgers, Manager of Insurance Counseling at the Jefferson Area Board for Aging, to talk about the basics of Medicare enrolling and dispel some of the myths surrounding it. 

Jeanne McCusker talks with Executive Director of the Albemarle Housing Improvement Project (AHIP) Cory Demchak about repairing homes in the community as a way to assist with the area's housing needs.  

Michael Williamson, a licensed clinical social worker with Hospice of the Piedmont, joins Jeanne to talk about ACT also known as acceptance and commitment therapy. 

Jeanne McCusker speaks with filmmaker Paul Wagner and former executive director of the Center Peter Thompson to discuss a new film from local filmmaker Chris Farina titled Death Becomes Us.

Les Sinclair Senior Manager of Communications & PR with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank joins Jeanne McCusker to talk about National Senior Citizens Day coming up on August 21 by discussing the growing issue of senior hunger. 

Jeanne brings on her high school best friends Jen, Tina, Chari, and Michelle as they talk about how they've built their lasting friendship.

Carla Shifflett, founder and director along with Tara Fontenot, physical therapist, of Posture Studio in Charlottesville to talk about the benefits of physical therapy and their model that lends to lasting change.  

Kelly Eplee, Director of Donor Relations, of Habitat for Humanity of Greater Charlottesville joins Jeanne to discuss the benefits of volunteering and the work Habitat does in the Charlottesville community.  

Jeanne talks with Jeri Evans, Senior Director of Wellness, from the Brooks Family YMCA about its mission and how it helps members of the community. 

Randy Rodgers, Manager of Insurance Counseling with the Jefferson Area Board for Aging (JABA) joins to highlight how the organization helps navigate the challenges of health insurance and JABA's upcoming events.

Cory Demchak, Executive Director of the Albemarle Housing Improvement Program (AHIP), joins Jeanne to talk about the work of his organization and how they aim to help people stay in their homes. 

Melanie Benjamin, Executive Director of the Center, joins to talk with Jeanne about Older Americans Month and the many programs the Center has to offer for the aging population.  

Jeanne talks with Kimberly Hawk of Dogs Deserve Better Blue Ridge and Dr. Sara Holland, Jeremiah Holland, and Taylor Moore of Mobile Vet Solutions about access to affordable veterinary care.  

Les Sinclair, PR & Communications Manager, with the Blue Ridge Area Food Bank provides updates on the work of the food bank and the Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive.  

Ron Farmer, President of Charlottesville-Albemarle TRIAD, gives helpful tips on how to avoid being scammed and the work TRIAD does with seniors in the community.  

Ophelia Lenz, Development Officer and Race Manager, and Katina Ragland-Dowell of the Prolyfyck Run Crew give a preview of the 25th annual  HOP 5K Run/Walk.

Joyce Robbins of Robbins Staffing joins Jeanne McCusker to discuss the labor market around central Virginia. 

Gordon Walker and Norm Dale join Jeanne McCusker to discuss how Charlottesville can create a dementia friendly community.  

Jeanne McCusker talks with Liz Hart, Volunteer Coordinator, of All Blessings Flow Charlottesville that aims to provide healthcare resources and services to our neighbors in need.

Doris Gelbman, Elder Law Attorney at Gelbman Law PLLC, talks with Jeanne about getting off to a good start in 2026 and managing affairs to start the year. 

Teresa Haase, Director of Bereavement Services at Hospice of the Piedmont, joins to discuss ways in which people suffering from grief during the holidays can learn to deal with it.  

Jeanne McCusker talks with Kelly Eplee, board chair, Elias Alonzo, Development Director, and Beth Neville Evans, founder, of the GuateMaya Alliance about Jeanne's recent trip to Charlottesville's sister city Huehuetenango, Guatemala and the relationship between the two locations.