Retirement

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Retire-VA: Community and Services Directory 2024

A comprehensive guide to regional facilities and services available for retired persons.
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The Retirement Series: Hospice Care

Our second Retirement Series podcast episode shines a light on hospice care, thanks in partnership with Good Samaritan Hospice, as we chat with CEO Aaron Housh about services, hospice myths vs. facts and much more.
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The Retirement Series: Aging in Place

Welcome to The Roanoker Presents From Print to Podcast: The Retirement Series, a spinoff series by our sister publication, RETIRE-VA. This new podcast is perfect for those navigating the labyrinth of retirement living in Virginia's Blue Ridge.
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VBR Life 2024: Retirement

Retirement communities offer an abundance of fun and community.
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Ask the Experts: Retirement Q&A

With retirement comes many questions. Luckily, our experts are ready to help you with your journey.
Martha Kuchar retired from Roanoke College three years ago after 29 years of service, but continued to teach as an adjunct.

Back to School

Retirees head back to campus and share their wisdom and expertise as adjunct instructors.
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Retire-VA: Community and Services Directory 2023

A comprehensive guide to regional facilities and services available for retired persons.
Volunteering at a community garden is an excellent way to stay active and help out your neighbors.

Giving Back in Retirement

Taking the time to better your community makes a huge difference to those around you – and can even improve your own well-being.
Linda Corbitt is a trainer and a student who believes “correct form reduces risk of injury.”

Exercise Classes: Physical, Mental Training

Older coaches for senior students continue to be a good match for exercisers.
“Adult day care is interactive, working from independent living to assisted living, to home care, to adult day care. You see a physical improvement in the participants by being here. ... It is a nice between [facility] for the elderly.” –Feinour Director Nicole Miracle

Home Away From Home

These adults—mostly older—need a boost during the day, but don’t require around-the-clock care. Adult day care fills the bill.

Departments

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The House on the Hill

Stewardship of the signature structure on the city side of Mill Mountain is in the very conscientious hands of Drs.

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Living with Kid Art

Get great tips on how to display your kids’ artwork at home.

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On the Rise

The renovations to create new living spaces continue unabated.