Rethinking Dementia Care What if we looked at dementia differently? On this special episode of Around the Table With Vickie, Vickie is joined by internationally recognized dementia educator Teepa Snow, whose Positive Approach to Care has helped transform the way families, caregivers, and [...]

Loving Them Without Losing Yourself (a tribute to Dolly Parton) Dolly Parton has given the world so much through her music, generosity, faith, and unforgettable spirit. But behind the spotlight was another role that millions of families can relate to: caregiver. In this [...]

The Impact of Design (Part 2) In Part 2 of our conversation on the impact of interior design in senior living, Vickie, Brian, and Chris continue discussing how thoughtful design can improve safety, independence, connection, and quality of life. From natural light and [...]

The Impact of Design (Part 1) What does interior design have to do with quality of life in senior living? On this episode of Around The Table With Vickie, Vickie and Chris welcome back Brian Runk for a conversation about the importance of [...]

The Cost of Growing Older Growing older isn't necessarily expensive. Getting sick without a plan is. In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Vickie Runk and Chris Runk discuss with Patrick Hurt why aging is becoming more financially difficult than ever [...]

Preparation Protects Independence Is America prepared for the financial realities of aging? In this episode of Around The Table With Vickie, Vickie and Chris Runk tackle one of the biggest challenges facing today's seniors and their families: the rising cost of growing older. [...]

From Activities Director to Founder How does someone go from an activities assistant in a nursing home to founding one of the region's leading senior living organizations? In this episode of Around The Table With Vickie, Vickie Runk shares the remarkable story of [...]

A Friendship Alzheimer’s Couldn’t Break (Part 2) What does it look like to walk beside someone through Alzheimer's with unwavering faith, friendship, and love? In this heartfelt continuation of our conversation with David Benoit, we explore the daily realities of caring for Dr. [...]

A Friendship Alzheimer’s Couldn’t Break (Part 1) In this heartfelt episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Vickie Runk and Chris Runk welcome David Benoit for a powerful conversation about friendship, faith, and walking alongside someone through Alzheimer’s disease. David shares his decades [...]

The Future of Oakwood Country Club In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Vickie, Chris, and Brian Runk share the exciting story behind the acquisition of the historic Oakwood Country Club in Lynchburg, Virginia. From preserving generations of family memories to [...]

The Hidden Epidemic of Loneliness Loneliness is one of the most overlooked challenges facing seniors today, and it is impacting more lives than many people realize. In this episode of Around The Table With Vickie, we dive into the emotional, physical, and spiritual [...]

Aging America - Are We Ready? The “silver tsunami” is no longer coming, it’s already here. In this episode of Around The Table With Vickie, Vickie and Chris dive deep into one of the most important (and urgent) conversations facing families today: the [...]

Aging in Place In this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Vickie, Brian, and Chris continue their conversation about the realities of senior living and how families can navigate the transition with confidence. They break down the levels of care in assisted [...]

America’s Silver Tsunami Senior living can feel overwhelming when families begin searching for care. With terms like independent living, assisted living, memory care, and adult day programs, it is easy to feel unsure about where to start. In this episode of Around the [...]

A Future Without Fear No family dreams about the day they must consider changes for Mom or Dad, but avoiding the conversation often creates crisis decisions. In this heartfelt and practical episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Vickie and co-host Chris Runk [...]

Helping Seniors Stay Secure On this episode of Around the Table with Vickie, Vickie and co-host Chris Runk welcome Jimmy Ayers, Sheriff of Amherst County, for a powerful and timely discussion about senior safety. With over 40 years in law enforcement, Sheriff Ayers [...]

Holding On to the Light Go brew your favorite cup of coffee and pull up your comfiest chair. This is a conversation that matters. On this powerful episode of Around the Table with Vickie, we sit down with special guests Charles Billingsley and [...]