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Meet Pam Renga

Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down–in fact, in Pam Renga’s case, her busy schedule at The Glebe is only getting started.

Retire VA Profile: Frances Gamble

As she turns 100, Frances Niven Gamble looks back over her time in Roanoke and the changes over the decades.

Boomer Challenge: Caring for Aging Parents

The heartbreaks are often balanced with new closeness.

Finding Balance with Age

Wellness programs in our area focus on the well-being of older adults.

A Clean Bill of Health

Why it is important to maintain dental health as we age.

Who Chooses Retirement Living?

A look at the diverse population of senior adults in retirement communities.

Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Two couples on how they spend time traveling during retirement.

Trails and Trains

David Foster is not one to sit in a recliner watching TV all day. His retirement days are filled with activities that keep him outdoors, involved in the community or traveling to fun places.

Fulfilling Her Relaxed – But Fun – Bucket List

Kathi Pietron is not a risk taker. You won’t see skydiving or ziplining on her retirement bucket list. But that doesn’t mean she’s not satisfied with what is on her list. It’s exactly what she wants to do.

The Write Time

Since 18 years of age, Mike Davis knew he wanted to be a writer. But it wasn’t until retirement that he began to fulfill his dream.

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Meet Pam Renga

Retirement doesn’t mean slowing down–in fact, in Pam Renga’s case, her busy schedule at The Glebe is only getting started.
Frances (left) with her daughter, Angela

Retire VA Profile: Frances Gamble

As she turns 100, Frances Niven Gamble looks back over her time in Roanoke and the changes over the decades.
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Boomer Challenge: Caring for Aging Parents

The heartbreaks are often balanced with new closeness.
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Finding Balance with Age

Wellness programs in our area focus on the well-being of older adults.
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A Clean Bill of Health

Why it is important to maintain dental health as we age.
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Who Chooses Retirement Living?

A look at the diverse population of senior adults in retirement communities.
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Oh, the Places You’ll Go

Two couples on how they spend time traveling during retirement.
Being outdoors – especially to work on conserving local trails – is David Foster’s favorite activity.

Trails and Trains

David Foster is not one to sit in a recliner watching TV all day. His retirement days are filled with activities that keep him outdoors, involved in the community or traveling to fun places.
Kathi Pietron, along with husband John and their furry companion, enjoys hiking when they visit Utah.

Fulfilling Her Relaxed – But Fun – Bucket List

Kathi Pietron is not a risk taker. You won’t see skydiving or ziplining on her retirement bucket list. But that doesn’t mean she’s not satisfied with what is on her list. It’s exactly what she wants to do.
For Mike Davis, retirement was the perfect opportunity to follow his passion – becoming an author.

The Write Time

Since 18 years of age, Mike Davis knew he wanted to be a writer. But it wasn’t until retirement that he began to fulfill his dream.
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