OurHealth Lynchburg & Southside Senior Living Awards 2012

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RETIREMENT LIVING AWARDS | our health

Independent Living Gold The Summit 1400 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.582.1500 www.summitlynchburg.com Silver Bentley Commons 1604 Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.509.0036 www.kapdev.com

Comprehensive Rehab (Outpatient) Gold Rehab Associates of Central Virginia 44 Clifton Street Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.528.1848 www.racv.hostcentric.com

Silver Orthopedic Center of Central Virginia 595 Martha Jefferson Drive Charlottesville, VA 22911 434.654.8333 www.marthajefferson.org

Bronze Danville Orthopedic & Athletic Rehab 174 Executive Drive Danville, VA 24541 434.797.1504 www.doarpt.com

Bronze Westminster Canterbury 501 VES Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 800.962.3520 www.wclynchburg.org

Real Estate Services Gold Keller Williams Realty Witt Folgeman Cell: 434.941.8847 Lynchburg, VA www.wittfolgeman.com Silver Jane Blickenstaff Realtors 4923 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 Cell: 434.660.3773 www.ajaneblickenstaff.net Bronze Dawson Ford Garbee & Co. Realtors 3715 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.385.0015 www.dawsonfordgarbee.com

Skilled Nursing Facilities Gold Avanté at Lynchburg 2081 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.8437 www.avantecenters.com Silver The Summit 1400 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.582.1500 www.summitlynchburg.com Bronze Lynchburg Health & Rehab 5615 Seminole Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.239.2657 www.lifeworksrehab.com

WE ARE HONORED. at Avante‘ at Lynchburg, delivering unparalleled

skilled nursing and rehabilitative care to our residents is our mission. And we are proud that it shows.

From the entire staff of Avante‘ at Lynchburg, we extend our heartfelt appreciation to our community for selecting us as the Gold Award recipient in the skilled nursing category of Our Health magazine’s 2012 Retirement Living Awards.

Avante‘ at Lynchburg 2081 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.8437 www.avantecenters.com

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Gold Generation Solutions Medical Equipment 2201 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.485.7038 www.generationsolutions.net

Gold Rustburg Family Pharmacy 925 Village Highway Rustburg, VA 24588 434.332.1730 www.valleycompoundingrx.com

Silver The Summit Assisted Living 1400 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.582.1500 www.summitlynchburg.com

Silver Lincare 1200 Fenwick Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.3712 www.lincare.com

Bronze Runk and Pratt of Lynchburg 7806 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.7809 www.runkandpratt.com

Bronze Roberts Home Medical, Inc. 1180 Seminole Trail, #180 Charlottesville, VA 22901 434.973.7847 www.robertshomemedical. com

Palliative Care Gold Centra 1920 Atherholt Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.200.6085 www.centrahealth.com Silver Gentle Shepherd Hospice 22667 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.7669 www.gentleshepherdhospice. com Bronze Bedford Hospice Care 1621 Whitfield Drive Bedford, VA 24523 540.587.6592

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Insurance Agents Gold State Farm Francisco Mayo 3813 Wards Road, suite F Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.847.1249 www.franciscomayo.com Silver Scott Insurance - Walker Sydnor 1301 Old Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24506 800.365.0101 www.scottins.com Bronze Hedges Insurance Agency 20715 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.2021 www.hedgesinsurance.net

434.528.0696 801 Main Street Lynchburg, VA. 24504

Silver Walgreens in Forest 17421 Forest Forest, VA 24551 434.316.5403 www.walgreens.com Bronze Kroger Pharmacy 4 locations in Lynchburg Visit www.kroger.com/ pharmacy for addresses and phone numbers

Fitness Centers Gold Jamerson Family YMCA 801 Wyndhurst Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.582.1900 www.lynchburgymca.org Silver Snap Fitness 4119 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.6600 www.snapfitness.com Bronze Kinetix Health Club 6015 Fort Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.239.0015 www.kinetixlynchburg.com

Restaurants Gold Farm Basket 2008 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.528.1107 www.thefarmbasket.com

Silver Depot Grille 9th Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.846.4464 www.depotgrille.com Bronze The Blue Dahila 2200 Graves Mill Road Forest, VA 24551 434.455.2895 www.thebluedahlia.net

After Life Services Gold Diuguid Funeral Service & Crematory 811 State Route 620 Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.385.8900 www.diuguidfuneralservice. com Silver Tharp Funeral Home 220 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.9424 www.tharpfuneralhome.com Bronze Heritage Funeral Service and Crematory 427 Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.239.2405 www. heritagefuneralandcremation. com

Lawn Care Gold Southern Landscape Group 192 Miles Lane Evington, VA 24550 434.821.6004 www.soscapes.com

QUIZ YOURSELF! | our health

HEALTH QUIZ:

PHARMACIES

1. What level degree do pharmacists receive?

A. Doctorate B. Masters C. Bachelors D. Associates 2. Pharmacists can supervise up to how many pharmacy technicians?

A. 1 B. 2 C. 4 D. Unlimited 3.

Pharmacies are regulated by whom?

A. State Boards of Pharmacy B. FDA C. DEA D. All of the above

4. True or False: Pharmacies are obligated to offer counsel on every prescription that is dispensed.

True False 5. Which two classes of medications are common sources of drug interactions in patients that can adversely affect your kidneys?

A. Alcohol and Tylenol B. NSAIDs and ACE inhibitors/ARBs C. Statins and fish oil D. All of the above 6. Which of the following are the responsibilities of pharmacists?

A. Securing the drug supply chain B. Filling orders from prescribers accurately C. Educating patients about the use of prescription and over the counter medications D. All of the above

7. When is the next open enrollment period for Medicare Part D Plan selection?

A. October 15-December 7 B. Jan 1-Jan 31 C. April 1-May15 D. July 15-August 31 8. Patients who know their pharmacists name…

A. are more willing to tell their pharmacist the other medicines they are currently taking B. are more likely to read product labels all the time (47%) C. know the main ingredients of the prescription medicines they are taking (61%) D. use their pharmacist as a source of information on medicines (93%) E. all of the above 9.

Which of the following are niches often found at independent pharmacies?

A. Compounding B. Medical equipment C. Diabetes supplies D. All of the above

10. Medications are helpful for which of the following?

A. Extending one’s life B. Improving one’s quality of life C. Both a. and b.

D. None of the above

12. Opiates interact with which kind of pain receptors?

A. Mu B. Kappa C. Delta D. All of the above 13. What percentage of Americans are non complaint with their prescribed treatments?

A. 75% of all Americans B. 50% of chronically ill patients C. Both a. and b.

D. None of the above 14. Medication non-adherence is estimated to cost society…

A. $100 million B. $500 million C. $100 billion D. None of the above 15. True or False According to research by consumer reports and JD Power and Associates, Independent Community Pharmacies rank highest in customer/patient satisfaction.

True or False Patients like you patronizing the more than 23,000 independently owned community pharmacies across the country rank them highest in customer satisfaction.

• Readers of Consumer Reports magazine score independent community pharmacies the highest based on overall satisfaction and service among all types of pharmacy providers.

Ninety-four percent of survey respondents said they were highly satisfied with their experiences at independent pharmacies, based on categories including personal service, knowledge and speed in filling prescriptions.

• The J.D. Power and Associates 2010 National Pharmacy Study found that independently owned community pharmacies* consistently garnered among the highest customer satisfaction scores, surpassing national, publicly traded pharmacy chains and the most common, volumedriven mail order pharmacies.

• The 2010 Gallup annual Honesty and Ethics survey ranked pharmacists as the 3rd most-trusted profession.

For more information on this quiz or anything pharmacy related please contact Drs. Vince and Jodi Ettare, owners of Rustburg Family Pharmacy at 434-237-3331. Free delivery available. Some restriction apply.

11. Which of the following transdermal treatment options would be best for pain originating from inflammation?

A. Ketoprofen B. Gabapentin C. Lidocaine D. All of the above

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Silver 4 Seasons Landscape & Tree Care 1080 Cedar Lane Court Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.8361 Bronze Lawn Doctor of Central Virginia P O Box 11153 Lynchburg, VA 24506 800.845.0580 www.lawndoctor.com

Financial Advisor Gold Scott & Stringfellow – Trey Crowder 810 Main Street Lynchburg, VA 24505 434.846.2711 www.scottstringfellow.com Silver The PettyJohn Company John Doyle, Jr. 1925 Atherholt Road Lynchburg, VA 24505 434.845.1266 www.thepettyjohncompany.com

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Bronze Genworth Financial 3100 Albert Lankford Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501 804.4847410 www.genworth.com

Beauty Salon Gold Anthony & Company Spa and Salon 701 Church Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.846.2232 Silver Regis Salon 3405 Candlers Mountain Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.5466 www.regissalons.com Bronze Boonsboro Barber Shop 4925 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.4910

Jewelry Gold Fink’s Jewelers Thomas Jefferson Crossing 16960 Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24551 434.237.6301 www.finks.com Silver Bowen Jewelry Company 829 Main Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.845.3495 www.bowenjewelry.com Bronze Arthur’s Jewelry 111 North Bridge Street Bedford, VA 24523 540.586.8034 www.arthursjewelry.com

Bronze Food Lion Visit www.foodlion.com or call 800.210.9569 for locations

Country Club Gold Boonsboro County Club 1709 BCC Drive Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.2111 www.boonsborocountryclub.com Silver Winton Country Club 599 Patrick Henry Highway Amherst, VA 24521 434.946.5134 www.wintoncountryclub.com Bronze Oakwood Country Club 3409 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.8181 www.oakwoodcc.net

Spa Gold Isis Spa and Salon 1513 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.239.4900 www.isisspaandsalon.com Silver Body Works Day Spa & Salon 4925 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.9053 www.bodyworkslynchburg.com Bronze Spa 4109 Day Spa & Salon 4109 Boonsboro Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.9338 www.spa4109.com

Elder Law

Gold Kroger Visit www.kroger.com for addresses and phone numbers

Gold Ron Feinman, Esq. 801 Main Street, Suite 702 Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.528.0696 www.ronfeinman.com

Silver The Well 1764 Patriot Lane Bedford, VA 24523 540.587.9000 www.wellofcourse.net

Silver Wanda Phillips Yoder 1011 Court Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.846.5470 www.wpyoderlaw.com

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Bronze Terrance J Dunn 1045 Cottontown Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.485.5126 www.freemandunn.com

Speech Therapy Gold Lynchburg Speech Therapy 1049 Claymont Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.845.6355 www.lynchburgspeechtherapy.com Silver Blue Ridge Therapy Associates 1912 Memorial Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.845.8765 www.blueridgetherapy.com

CPAP | BIPAP MACHINES

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Bronze in both categories for MEDICAL EQUIPMENT & MEDICAL SUPPLIES NATIONALLY ACCREDITED by the Joint Commission Two time award winner for BEST RESPIRATORY PROVIDER

2010 Tate Springs Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.5381

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Bronze Scott Rankins, MS Blue Ridge Therapy 1912 Memorial Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.845.8765 www.blueridgetherapy.com

Comprehensive Rehab (Inpatient) Gold The Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center 1300 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.845.6045 www.centrahealth.com Silver Guggenheimer Health & Rehab 1902 Grace Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.947.5100 www.centrahealth.com Bronze Westminster Canterbury 501 VES Road Lynchburg, VA 24503 800.962.3520 www.wclynchburg.org

Geriatric Care Gold John Olmsted III, MD Centra – Rehabilitation and Geriatric Specialists 3300 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.200.2528 Silver Anu R. Mehra, MD Lynchburg Family Medicine 2323 Memorial Avenue, suite 10 434.200.5200

Bronze Brian R. Johnson, DO 1600 Lakeside Drive Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.316.5000

Nursing Home Gold Guggenheimer Health & Rehab 1902 Grace Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.947.5100 www.centrahealth.com Silver The Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center 1300 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.845.6045 www.centrahealth.com Bronze Avante at Lynchburg 2081 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.8437 www.avantecenters.com

Hospice Gold Hospice of the Hills 3300 Rivermont Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.200.3204 www.centrahealth.com Silver Gentle Shepherd Hospice 22667 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.7669 www.gentleshepherdhospice.com Bronze Bedford Hospice House 1025 Turning Point Road Bedford, VA 24523 540.587.7590

Memory Care Gold Heritage Green 200 Lillian Lane Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.385.5102 www.heritagegreenal.com Silver Runk and Pratt 208 State Route 1426 Forest, VA 24551 434.385.8506 www.runkandpratt.com

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Bronze The Summit Health & Rehabilitation Center 1300 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.845.6045 www.centrahealth.com

Medical Supplies Gold GS Medical Supply Store 2201 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.485.7038 www.generationsolutions.net

Place of Worship Gold Thomas Road Baptist Church 1 Mountain View Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.239.9281 www.trbc.org

Silver Heritage Baptist Church 219 Breezewood Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.6505 www.hbclynchburg.com Bronze Family Life Christian Church International 294 County Road 1549 Forest, VA 24551 434.832.5658 • www.flcci.org

Cleaning Service Gold Godsend Cleaning Lynchburg, Va 24502 434.485.0065 www.godsendcleaning.com Silver Seven Hills Cleaning Service 7917 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.6050

Silver Lincare 1200 Fenwick Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.3712 www.lincare.com Bronze Roberts Home Medical 2010 Tate Springs Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.5381 www.robertshomemedical.com

Senior Centers Gold Templeton Senior Center 225 Wiggington Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.455.4000 www.lynchburgva.gov Silver Adult Care Center of Central Virginia 621 Court Street Lynchburg, VA 24504 434.847.8111 www.adultcarecenter.org

Home Health Gold – Generation Solution Home Care 1032 Claymont Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.455.6500 www.generationsolution.net Silver Centra Home Health 1920 Atherholt Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.200.4111 www.centrahealth.com

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Bronze All About Kleening 7917 Timberlake Rd # 4 Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.6050

Coffee House Gold The Muse Coffee Company 1509 Enterprise Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.237.8878 www.themusecoffeeco.com Silver Black Water Coffee Company 828 Main Street, suite 302 Lynchburg, VA 434.455.1659

Bronze Ivy Hills Golf Club 1148 Ivy Hill Drive Forest, VA 24551 434.525.2680 www.ivyhillgc.com

Silver Home Instead Senior Care 2085 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.385.0321 www.homeinstead.com

Companion Care Gold Generation Solutions 1032 Claymont Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.455.6500 www.generationsolutions.net

Bronze Personal HomeCare 2808 Old Forest Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.384.2412 www.firstcare.biz

Where Your NEEDS Come First

Bronze Starbucks Coffee Company 21054 Timberlake Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 434.239.6474 www.starbucks.com

Florist Gold Kathyrn’s Flowers & Gift Shop 3261 Fort Avenue Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.6494 kathrynsflowerandgiftshop.com Silver Doyle’s Florist 2134 Langhorne Road Lynchburg, VA 24501 434.846.6581 www.doylesflorist.com Bronze Longwood Florist 1333 Longwood Avenue Bedford, VA 24523 800.585.5176 longwoodfloristbedfordva.com

Golf Course Gold Boonsboro County Club 1709 BCC Drive Lynchburg, VA 24503 434.384.2111 boonsborocountryclub.com Silver Goodyear Golf Club 245 Jenny Lane Danville, VA 24541 434.797.1909 www.goodyeargolf.com

Celebrating 31 Years It’s our passion to provide quality healthcare and equipment from people who care to Bedford, Floyd, Franklin, Henry, Patrick, Pittsylvania and Roanoke Counties.

10% off on Tuesdays for Health Care Workers and Seniors (55+) Klog Shoes

Respiratory Equipment Including Oxygen

24 Hour Emergency Service

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Direct Billing to Insurance

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Orthopedic Supplies

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ABOUT BENTLEY COMMONS: »» Located in the heart of Lynchburg Virginia, Bentley Commons is a state of the art community that offers a full compliment of amenities and supportive services designed to maximize independence and encourage a healthy, active lifestyle. »» Bentley Commons offers seniors the assistance they may need through our Independent and Assisted Living programs.

Caregivers Overlooked In Senior Care A Closer Look Into The Lives Of Caregivers In today’s economy there doesn’t seem to be any financial breathing room for many Seniors. The cost of living is always on the rise and so is the cost of personal health care. Because of this many adult children are stepping up and taking on responsibilities they never expected. Many of us would agree that there is nothing more honorable than giving back to those who have given us so much.

The problem with the sudden increase in caregivers, is that they receive little or no training on how to handle another persons needs on top of their own. Most caregivers are ill prepared for the job and feel those responsibilities weighing heavily upon them.

An estimated 44 million Americans provide unpaid assistance and care to loved ones. Substantial research is beginning to show us that those who provide care are themselves at much greater risk to develop their own health problems. The extra emotional and physical strain can not only hurt the caregiver, but those that they care for.

Depression is the most common ailment that caregivers deal with, some say as much as 70%. Why is this?

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not know where to turn. It is a vicious cycle to go through. So what can be done about it?

Fortunately there are many options for those in need of care, including Retirement communities. They are becoming more affordable and most retirement communities allow families or hospice to provide care to their loved ones, which reduces cost. Caregiver’s can rest easier and go home with peace of mind, knowing that their family or friend is well looked after while they are gone.

Most modern retirement communities offer all inclusive prices which cut down on overall cost and make it easier to manage. There are many financial solutions out there that fit all needs. The most commonly forgotten financial benefit retirees can receive is for their military service.

Veterans can receive substantial monetary benefits based on their time in service by contacting their local Veterans Affairs office.

Also, some retirement communities host caregiver support groups to help those who have given so much. These are a great way to rebalance your life so you can be ready to help when the time comes.

»» Please feel free to call us at (434) 316-0207 if you have any questions. »» Find us on Facebook!

Bentley Commons 1604 Graves Mill Road Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 316-0207 www.bentleycommons.com

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Independence is key at Elm Park Estates One of the main concerns for seniors who are transitioning into a retirement community is the fear that they are losing their independence. They worry that decisions will be out of their control and that they will be institutionalized, losing their freedom to be themselves.

Elm Park Estates prides itself on being the solution to that fear.

Richard Brucki, a community manager at Elm Park Estates, explains, “Independence is the real key here. We don’t try and fit people into a schedule that doesn’t work for their lives.”

Elm Park Estates isn’t a nursing home or an assisted living program, it’s an independent living community.

Brucki notes, “We do have a number of residents who get assistance from outside nursing companies, but that’s all arranged between the resident and the other party depending on the resident’s needs.” Just because Elm Park doesn’t offer nursing services doesn’t mean that they don’t offer several helpful amenities including close and compassionate care.

All residents are equipped with a pull bell in their rooms if they need assistance, and they can also call the on duty manager 24 hours a day.

These community managers are what Brucki says make Elm Park so special.

“The biggest difference is that our management team lives here. We don’t clock in and out and go home. One of the live-in managers is always on call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. If there’s an emergency or a resident needs assistance in any way, we’re always right there with them because we’re residents ourselves”. This creates a positive environment in which the residents are put in charge of their own lives and feel less like patients.

However, with some of the other services Elm Park offers, the residents are more likely to feel like hotel guests.

It may be an independent living community, but Elm Park Estates offers many services that seniors often find taxing or inconvenient. “We offer a complete cleaning service daily which includes changing our residents’ sheets and towels, exactly like you would get at a hotel. We also offer three full meals a day for no additional charge, and all of the food is prepared on site by our certified chef and kitchen staff,” says Brucki. In addition, they offer a 24 hour coffee bar, an onsite beauty salon, and an onsite chapel.

While residents are taking advantage of these amenities, or any of the other physical and mental activities that are planned daily at Elm Park, there’s even more they can look forward to. Elm Park Estates is owned by Holiday Retirement, a large, nationwide corporation of retirement communities throughout the United States and Canada. “If a resident has family somewhere they would like to visit or if they’re just hoping to get a change of scenery and visit someplace they’ve never been, they can stay at the nearest Holiday Retirement community and receive their meals free for up to a week,” notes Brucki. Retirement communities may be known for their activities and day trips, but hardly for their Canadian vacation weeks.

This unique blend of individual autonomy and premium resort amenities makes Elm Park Estates an exciting place to spend one’s senior years. But Brucki says what he likes most is the closeness. “If you’d told me three years ago I would consider everyone here family I wouldn’t have believed it. But I do.” If a close family filled with independent individuals is what you need, then Elm Park Estates could be your home as well.

Elm Park Estates 4230 Elm View Road Roanoke, VA 24018 (540) 904-1897 www.holidaytouch.com/Our-Communities/ elm-park-estates.aspx

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»» Augmentative communication therapy »» Low-vision therapy »» Driving evaluations »» VitalSlim® »» Home safety assessments »» Balance therapy »» Aquatic therapy »» Home Care

Friendship Retirement Community Surrounded by the scenic Appalachian Mountains in the Roanoke Valley, Friendship Retirement Community is more than just a health care community, it’s a home. At Friendship, an expansive community of residents and health care professionals all lead to an environment where the ultimate goal is the enjoyment of life.

Independent Living Retirement is a time to fully immerse yourself with the joys of life, family and friends. With Friendship’s retirement living apartments, there are 26 different floor plans to choose from ranging in prices to meet your financial needs. The Residents’ Center houses a chapel, an indoor pool, virtual golf, billiards, dining options and much more. Transportation services offer activities that extend into Roanoke and surrounding areas. Just minutes from downtown, residents are able to experience local dining, shopping, and entertainment. Trips to the Roanoke Symphony Orchestra, museum exhibits, and the Grandin Theater are just a few of the experiences within reach at Friendship Retirement Community.

Assisted Living The perks of Friendship are also available to those who need a little more help. Friendship Assisted Living combines many of the same opportunities with customized around the clock care from medication management to full nursing care.

Without the worry of day-to-day difficulties, assisted living residents are able to relish in their favorite pastimes with numerous activities daily or spend time with family and friends.

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Skilled and Long-term Care Friendship’s 373-bed Health and Rehab Center is the largest in the region and offers award-winning skilled nursing care. Skilled and immediate nursing care, sub acute care, inpatient physical, speech and occupational rehabilitation, memory care, and palliative care are all part of what Friendship offers at their Health and Rehab Center. What helps Friendship offer superb care is the staff, who take a team approach when caring for every resident. Regularly scheduled care plan meetings with residents and families, staff play a vital role in providing support and reassurance.

Rehabilitation and Orthopedic Services Available to campus residents and the community, Friendship Outpatient Therapy offers citizens of all ages the means to live with the utmost comfort and safety. Rehabilitation and orthopedic services at Friendship are locally renowned not only among residents and patients but throughout Southwest Virginia. Services offered include: »» Physical therapy »» Occupational therapy »» Speech therapy

The care doesn’t stop where the campus ends. A variety of home care services bring Friendship’s quality care to your home. Friendship Home Care helps individuals remain independent in their own homes through a range of services from simple companionship to running errands. Caregivers are all trained and educated as nursing assistants if the need for more assistance should arise.

Friendship Home Care offers a free, no obligation nursing assessment to see what program is right for you or your loved one. With customized Home care services include: »» Companion care- Everyday chores such as laundry, housecleaning, and meal preparation are all taken care of.

Outside of the home, this level of care also covers shopping, doctor visits and more. »» Personal Care- Paired with the services covered under companion care, personal care covers the more hands-on tasks of day-to-day living.

This includes bathing, dressing, and grooming.

For more information about Friendship Retirement Community and the various services they offer, please visit www.friendship.us or call (540) 777-2399 to set up a tour.

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Heritage Green Assisted Living Communities Heritage Green Assisted Living Communities is an organization that thrives on offering extensive, high quality care for those seniors who can no longer live on their own. Heritage Green offers traditional assisted living with all of the services one would expect from a top senior living provider, as well as a Memory Care community that is tailored specifically to the needs of seniors who struggle with Alzheimer’s, dementia, and other memory loss diseases.

Heritage Green strives to meet all the needs of their different residents by keeping a key mission at heart: individual care. “We really try to individualize our residents’ care, to meet them where they are in their lives. That can mean offering the exact activities they like and what they like to eat, but it also extends to the care itself, like letting them decide when they like to bathe and how they like us to handle that with them. We try to make that care specific to those individuals, not

fit them into our program,” explains Heather Pippin, Marketing Director.

This means that one key component of Heritage Green is variety.

Activity planners seek to discover what the residents’ individual interests are and cater their services around that. “We have food shows and dancing and musical shows that come here to entertain the residents. We also have fashion shows. No one should feel like they don’t have opportunities to have fun and socialize here,” says Pippen. The Memory Care community isn’t left out of the fun. According to Pippin, “Our memory care program has activities all day long and they’re all very therapeutic. We still socialize with them and offer creative and spiritual programs. We offer lots of nature based programs and sight-seeing, as well as a lot of games and recreational fun.

What these residents are interested in is what we’re interested in providing, no matter what their condition.” The activities aren’t the only way in which

Heritage Green strives to personalize and individualize their services.

Meal time is an exciting and special experience there as well. The meals offered to residents aren’t the same thing day in and day out. “We have a chef-of-the-month program that offers great variety, and we have a lot of nutritional food and food we cater to individuals, whether it’s for their medical diet or just what they love. Almost all of our food is made from scratch. Twice a month we pick different residents to eat with us to get to know them better and to ask what they like about Heritage Green and what kind of changes they would like to see,” says Pippin. The medical services are no exception to this.

Besides offering 24 hour care from a highly-trained staff and nursing team, Heritage Green employs specialists from all over the medical field. “We have an on-sight medical director, a geriatric psychiatrist, and a podiatrist.

We cover every base to give them real care,” explains Pippin. According to her it’s all about enabling the resident to stay at Heritage Green because that’s where they feel most at home.

“We’re not just offering medical needs; we’re offering a happy life. When our residents leave the facility they are really anxious to get back. That’s because this place offers real joy in their life. We’re always looking for those little opportunities to make them feel special and give them a great day.

That’s always priority number one.”

Heritage Green has won Our Health’s retirement community gold medal for two years in a row now. That really speaks for itself.

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Our Lady of the Valley Our Lady of the Valley is a not-forprofit, non-denominational retirement community sponsored by the Catholic Diocese of Richmond. Their philosophy and core values are founded on a commitment of caring and community.

These core values include preserving dignity, showing respect, offering a spiritual and enriching life, and providing excellent service and care to each resident and their family members, as well as fostering teamwork among employees. Our Lady of the Valley has been an active and respected member of the Roanoke community since 1989. It is known as a being a welcoming place for people with different faiths, backgrounds, and life experiences to receive the care and support they need in a place they love to call home.

Barbara Jackson-Ingram, the community’s administrator, takes pride in the diverse resident population that lives at Our Lady of the Valley.

“We have some residents that need complete care in our health care center and we have some residents that, even though we provide assisted living, are entirely independent except for one aspect of daily living, like medication

management or meals. It’s all about what works for the individual.” Our Lady of the Valley strives to provide a great place for active aging.

The excellent reputation of the skilled nursing and rehabilitation services offered at Our Lady of the Valley is familiar to many people, especially Our Health readers. Last year they were the recipient of the Our Health Gold award for skilled nursing care. These first-class services are located in the Sullivan Center at Our Lady of the Valley and are currently in the process of growing. “We already offer speech therapy, physical therapy and occupational therapy. Our new therapy center addition is going to give us more space for state-of-the-art equipment and will allow us to provide these services more effectively and to a larger number of people. The new expanded therapy center is scheduled to open later this fall,” says JacksonIngram.

Our Lady of the Valley also provides an excellent environment for very independent seniors. “Active”, says Jackson-Ingram, “is the best word to describe the seniors who live here.” The growing list of activities

for residents is very diverse and exciting. “Our programs and activities include enjoying lunch or dinner at a local restaurant, going on a shopping excursion, visiting area museums or attending a concert. But we also have a lot going on internally. We have live entertainment, games, arts and crafts, educational programs and numerous social events and parties. Many volunteers from the community and different churches also bring a variety of entertainment events right here. We offer a book club and Wii Bowling and really as much variety as we possibly can,” says Jackson-Ingram. But the list of places to enjoy all the fun is also growing at the community. “Our most recent change is a large front porch that allows our seniors to get more time and access to the outdoors and to enjoy the beautiful weather. That’s been very nice for the residents and they love it.” But even with all this variety and growth it all comes down to the daily realization of their core values that makes this community such a special place.

A feeling of home is what all retirement communities strive for but only a few are successful. Our Lady of the Valley is one of those communities.

The residents who live there enjoy every moment of every day and consider the other residents and staff to be like members of their extended family. According to Jackson-Ingram this strong sense of community and family is the result of Our Lady of the Valley’s core values. “We are dedicated to live those principles every day and bring them into the lives of every resident.” Twenty-three years of excellent service is proof that living positive principals each and every day is just one of the reasons Our Lady of the Valley is a leader in retirement living in the Roanoke Valley.

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The Village on Pheasant Ridge When Patty Ellingham, Director of Sales and Marketing for The Village on Pheasant Ridge, sums up what is most special about this community, she does so in a simple statement. “It’s all about achieving that balance between independence for our residents and being dependable for them.” This is a balance that Ellingham believes the Village has achieved.

The facility of luxury apartments, offered to seniors 55 or older, seems appealing to all ages. These apartments are spacious, welldesigned and gorgeously landscaped.

It’s a serene community, one that would be quiet if it weren’t for the active lifestyles of all of its residents.

It’s hard to believe The Village is so peaceful and naturalistic when it’s only

minutes away from the interstate and the cultural hub of the Roanoke Valley.

This surprising dichotomy is one that The Village residents are encouraged to take full advantage of.

The calendar of events at the community is filled with luaus, concerts, shopping, day trips and many other varied activities. “We have two vans that operate Monday through Friday that can take our residents to activities and events going on, all throughout the region. Our activities planner has been doing this for 20 years, so he has a huge number of contacts throughout the community, which gives our residents a lot of opportunities to stay active. They go to the dinner theaters and have mystery lunches. Last week they spent the day

at a winery, which included a brunch and wine tasting. Before that, they went to a creamery. So there’s a very wide variety of interesting activities we offer,” says Ellingham. With such an exciting schedule, I begin to wonder if they would make an exception for someone who doesn’t meet the age requirement.

But the social aspect is only one of the important functions The Village serves. It offers both independent and assisted living, and residents have the option of determining their own level of supervision. “Assisted and independent living are housed in the same facilities, but we are able to provide a series of services – everything from assisting with medicines and bathing to dressing, transportation, and escorting to meals.

We offer the full spectrum of assisted living services,” says Ellingham.

The meals are versatile and look delectable. No bland cafeteria food here. Three meals a day are included in your monthly rent. “We cater to our residents’ dietary restrictions, offer a variety of entrees, and always offer cakes, pastries and ice cream for dessert. These are prepared by our on-site kitchen staff and a dietary physician,” says Ellingham. She also notes that the residents can always enjoy happy hour every night at the pub and ice cream socials every week.

All these services come down to the basic philosophy of The Village at Pheasant Ridge. Ellingham explains, “The true independence that our residents have is the greatest benefit we can offer. We have a lot of residents that are fully independent. Our goal is to get people to come to meals and to get involved and form friendships. To live their lives. We’ve been successful due to word-of-mouth. Our residents love being here and they’re very proud to live here.”

Live your life and be proud of it, a philosophy that’s hard to beat and one that’s made The Village at Pheasant Ridge a huge success.

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Runk and Pratt In 2008, Runk and Pratt opened their third and most recent retirement community at scenic Smith Mountain Lake. Over the past several years, the lake is a hotspot destination for families looking for a fun and peaceful weekend away from home as well as retirees looking for the perfect retirement location. Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village was designed to create such an environment for seniors and Runk and Pratt has found a very unique way of doing so.

According to Galyn Damiani, Marketing Director for Runk and Pratt, “It’s all about creating a lifestyle that provides ease and comfort”. These are words commonly used to describe a hotel or resort, but not traditionally associated with retirement homes. Runk and Pratt, however, hopes to offer a different type of retirement living.

The community at Smith Mountain Lake looks nothing like a traditional assisted living facility. “What’s so unique about the Smith Mountain Lake Retirement Village,” says Damiani, “is that we offer cottages for independent

living. This is an element we don’t have at any of our other communities.

The cottages are one level, have two bedrooms and two bathrooms, a garage and an array of amenities.

They’re extremely spacious and encourage seniors to live active, healthy lifestyles while also providing the assistance they need to experience peace of mind.”

In the assisted living portion, experienced, 24-hour staff attend to the needs of all the residents, helping with medication management, meals and more advanced personal assistance such as bathing and dressing. Runk and Pratt also offers more additional levels of care at the facility, culminating in “a secured memory care unit for those residents experiencing the late stages of Alzheimer’s Disease or dementia.

Rather than having to move residents to a completely different facility as the disease progresses, they can stay in our community and age in a place that is both familiar and comfortable,” says Damiani. Comfort and extensive care influence every aspect of their services.

Three full meals are provided daily for all residents, both independent and assisted alike. “We have specialized meal options to meet any dietary needs residents may be experiencing. Our kitchen staff is absolutely wonderful.

They create incredible southern, home-style dishes and everyone loves it. Not only does the staff pride themselves in excellent service, they also thrive on the interaction with the community members.” says Damiani.

But the cooking isn’t the only thing that’s homegrown.

Runk and Pratt Senior Living Communities will celebrate their 20th year this October and they continue to be known for their personal touch.

According to Damiani, “it is the only locally, family owned assisted living company in the area. The owners live in the community and are very involved in it. It’s a name that is known and trusted in the Lynchburg area. That alone is truly unique.” The community ties don’t stop there.

The diverse and full schedule of activities includes the best the area has to offer. “We recently started bringing in a local artist to teach watercolor classes to encourage creativity and expression. We also bring pets in for pet therapy and have daily stretching and exercise,” says Damiani. These ties to the community are what Runk and Pratt are all about. Giving seniors a place to grow and experience life, to maintain their independence yet find a place full of dependable and caring professionals is what she hopes they have achieved. “It’s very rewarding,” Damiani says. She may have been talking of the staff and herself, but the reward for the residents at Runk and Pratt is pretty bountiful too.

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Salem Terrace So you have decided to retire. So what does retirement mean to you?

Does it mean more time for family and friends? Does it mean more time to volunteer at your church or with your favorite charity? Does it mean you can now take an art class, learn to dance or travel to places you have always dreamed of visiting?

Whatever retirement means to you, you shouldn’t have to compromise.

You have earned it. The residents at Salem Terrace at Harrogate have embraced their retirement and enjoy all that life has to offer every day.

“The residents at Salem Terrace will tell you all the reasons they personally chose not to compromise on their retirement,” says April Jones, director of marketing at Salem Terrace. “Many tell me they were looking for a friendly community that offered an active lifestyle with exceptional personalized care. And that is what we have here at Salem Terrace. Our community provides residents with numerous luxuries and amenities that enhance life, as well as being conveniently located to shopping, restaurants, medical facilities and more.” The list of programs offered at Salem Terrace not only enrich the lives of those who live there, but many are open to the public. Fitness and cooking classes, educational seminars and workshops, concerts and other entertainment events top the list.

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the wrap-around front porch to courtyards and terraces, just step outside - the views are amazing. “We take full advantage of the outdoor spaces and views when we plan our events and programs,” says Julie Abernethy, community relations director at Salem Terrace. But you don’t have to be outside to enjoy the natural beauty. Mountain views can also be enjoyed from the internet café, multi-purpose room, Spring House pub, and dining room, as well as various living and lounge spaces throughout the community. Large windows in the apartments also showcase the mountains from each residents home.

Life at Salem Terrace at Harrogate is not only friendly and fun, but supported by a team of caring professionals who work with each resident to enhance their personal independence. “Some of our residents require some assistance with daily tasks and they are a perfect example of how a little help goes a long way.

They aren’t compromising on their retirement, but fully embracing life to their full potential,” says Jones.

“Seniors who choose Salem Terrace move here knowing that they will have the added security of a licensed nurse on-site 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Assisted living services at Salem Terrace are provided in every apartment as needed by each resident. Residents know that they will not have to relocate to receive these services.” Salem Terrace offers independent living, assisted living

and specialized memory care options.

Salem Terrace doesn’t compromise on its resident services either.

Transportation and weekly housekeeping services are just the beginning. Three delicious homecooked meals are featured every day in the main dining room.

And these meals are included for each resident. But if your view of retirement includes cooking for yourself or others, each apartment has a fully-equipped kitchen. And if entertaining is your thing, but doing the dishes are not, residents can choose to host parties for family and friends in the private dining room or one of the other spaces at the community.

So what is holding you back from fully enjoying your retirement?

Don’t let the chores of everyday life keep you from the things you love.

Choosing to move to a senior living community is one of the best ways to eliminate household chores and the high cost of home maintenance while allowing you the uncompromising pursuit of your dreams. The residents at Salem Terrace at Harrogate are glad they made that choice. The community’s motto “A new look for senior living” invites seniors to experience retirement from their own point of view.

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Life at The Glebe Life at The Glebe is reminiscent of living in small town America. You know your neighbors and the people who provide your services, and they are all close by. It’s just a short stroll to “Main Street” at The Glebe where you can have lunch in the Depot Café, make a deposit or use the ATM at the full services branch of the Bank of Fincastle, check out a book at the library, meet a buddy for a game of pool, or meet your friends for bridge in the game room. For wellness amenities, just turn the corner for the fitness room, stop in and pick up a prescription at the clinic, check in for a session of physical therapy, or visit friends in Health Care or Assisted Living. It’s all under one roof, so every day is a good day to take a stroll at The Glebe.

Those who choose to make The Glebe their home live in a comfortable apartment or cottage and enjoy a wide range of programs and services catering to their individual wellness, social, intellectual, and spiritual interests. In addition, they (and their families) have the added benefit of the security of Life Care, which gives them peace of mind knowing where they will receive the on-site services available at The Glebe.

It is often said that moving to The Glebe is the best gift you can give to your family. One reason is that the

fee options cover a continuum of onsite services to meet changing health needs. Think about the last time you or someone you know needed rehab therapy. Did you have to ask someone to drive you? Did you have difficulty getting in and out of the car? Did you have to go out in bad weather? Did you feel like a burden? If you had in-home therapy, could you have benefited more if you had had access to a fully equipped rehabilitative therapy suite?

Welcome to the ease of The Glebe’s health services! If you are immobilized due to surgery or an injury and need to recuperate or have rehab therapy, you have access to short-term care in assisted living or nursing care and staff assistance to take you to therapy.

If your need for therapy has not limited your mobility, you’ll remain in your apartment or cottage and just take a short stroll to therapy.

How do you like to spend your time?

If you like to spend time at home, you’ll enjoy your spacious apartment or cottage and its amenities including large closets, conveniently located laundry room, large windows to enjoy the views, and a kitchen with all the conveniences. If you enjoy spending time with others who share your interests in continuing education, volunteering, reading, needlework, woodworking, etc., this can be an everyday event at The

Glebe. Opportunities are available at the facility, and day trips are also very popular.

Life at The Glebe is fun, it’s exciting, and it offers security that gives you confidence for your future. Everything from the motion sensor in your residence that sends a signal which automatically checks off that you are up and going each day to housekeeping and maintenance services, to transportation, to full service nursing care – it’s all at your fingertips. At The Glebe, you expand your life, and your “To Do” list is filled only with the things you enjoy.

For a glimpse of life at The Glebe, visit www.theglebe.org or find us on Facebook at The Glebe Retirement Community. And, you are always welcome to stop by for a visit.

The Glebe 200 The Glebe Boulevard Daleville, VA 24083 540-591-2200 www.theglebe.org

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Valley View Retirement Community Valley View Retirement Community has been actively serving the senior population of Lynchburg since 1988.

The primary key to unlocking their long and steady success is a simple one, “our very strong reputation for making it feel like home”, according to Community Director, Pam Grigg. As Dorothy said, “there’s no place like home”, but what makes this home so special?

For Valley View Retirement Community, a major part of their success lies with the staff. “We have staff members who have been here for ten to fifteen years or even longer. Our employees know our facility; they’re very close to the residents and have that hands-on experience that means so much”, says Grigg. There is a full staff dedicated to caring for the needs of both the independent and the assisted living residents. “We offer all the conveniences and services one would expect for assisted living—grooming, bathing, medication management and more. Having 24-hour supervision and care is a huge plus. It’s perfect for that someone who just needs a little extra help, who can no longer live independently but still wants to be active. Active is an excellent word to describe the residents of Valley View and the members of this community are determined to keep it that way.

“We take pride in offering a variety of interesting and engaging activities.

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Valley View employs two full-time activity coordinators offering a planned program for the full month.

We take the time to learn what our residents’ hobbies and interests are so that we can incorporate those into future events. Our activities currently include everything from multiple singing groups to a poker group, with tons of options in between”, says the Community Director.

When residents are not engaged in an activity, you may find them enjoying a meal. With all the options offered through their food service department, residents are guaranteed to not go hungry. A full breakfast and dinner is provided for all independent residents and an optional lunch is available for a nominal fee. Assisted living residents have three meals provided daily. These meals are prepared by their own chef and full kitchen staff. “We have a full menu with optional items available and we also have a registered dietitian who works with us to make sure residents’ meals meet their needs”, says Grigg.

Living quarters are no exception in the quest to make people feel at home at Valley View. Pam Grigg says, “Our community is not institutional in any way. Everyone here, including our assisted living residents, live in an apartment setting. Each unit features its own private balcony or patio with a scenic view of our beautiful grounds.”

Valley View also offers a walking path

for those that enjoy taking in the sights and sounds of nature during a leisurely stroll.

When asked about the secret to their success, Grigg replied, “It’s really no secret—we treat our residents like family and all of our staff show a great deal of attention to the people living here. Our inviting homelike atmosphere results in numerous word of mouth referrals from our residents and their families.” A supportive and loving family—isn’t that what makes home like no place else? If so, Valley View Retirement Community is right on the money.

Valley View Retirement Community 1213 Long Meadows Drive Lynchburg, VA 24502 (434) 237-3009 www.valleyviewretirement.com

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Left to right: Lester Grubb, John Pool and “Buster” Clifton White on the front porch.

Virginia Veteran’s Center The Virginia Veterans Care Center (VVCC) in Roanoke is deeply committed to serving the veterans of our armed forces who so bravely spent a part of their lives serving us.

On Veterans’ Day in 1992, thenGovernor Doug Wilder made a trip west from Richmond to participate in the opening ceremonies for a brand-new assisted living and nursing home facility. Much time and effort had gone into building this facility, including considerations for top-level healthcare, as well as on-campus services and activities such as nature trails, library, chapel, barber shop and billiard room.

While many of the area’s retirement living centers offered similar services, there was still something unique about the Center Governor Wilder was visiting.

What’s the difference? This Center was opening specifically for our honorably discharged armed forces veterans who lived or who had enlisted in Virginia.

Today, the VVCC still remains a state-of-the-art model for longterm healthcare and one of only two state homes for veterans in the Commonwealth of Virginia.

Housing 240 beds, which includes a 60-bed assisted living area and a 60-bed Alzheimer’s Care unit, VVCC continues to provide comprehensive, high quality care with on-site, x-rays, physical therapy, podiatry care, and many other ancillary healthcare services. As well, nearly all residents of VVCC receive some level of financial assistance that subsidizes their living expenses, making it a

much more affordable retirement option.

These services and resources certainly play a role in the quality of life veterans’ living at VVCC have, but according to residents and staff alike, it’s the people that make the biggest difference.

“I have been here for more than 14 years, and I can say it’s been the most rewarding job in my career,” explains Patti Smith, VVCC’s Director of Admissions and Public Relations.

“The people who work here do so with the purpose to give thanks to our veterans, to show appreciation for their efforts and to make their lives as enjoyable and fulfilling as possible.”

Smith says the camaraderie between residents at VVCC is what’s so special.

“They have so much to share and so much in common, but believe it not, it’s not just about the bond they share from being in the armed forces,” maintains Smith. “They’re like brothers and sisters – it’s such an unconditional friendship among everyone.”

Smith says that VVCC also houses the area’s only “Wander Garden” for Alzheimer’s patients. The “Wander Garden” is an enclosed, outside area where Alzheimer’s patients can visit unsupervised 24-hours a day without the threat of getting hurt or unknowingly leaving the campus.

Plus, the entire area of the “Wander Garden” has been safety-checked to prevent accidental injuries. Even the plants in the area are safe and nontoxic.

“It’s a wonderful place for our residents because it allows them freedom in a safe environment something many Alzheimer’s and dementia patients rarely enjoy,” says Smith.

The VVCC is heavily supported by the American Legion, the Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW), AMVETS, Disabled American Veterans (DAV) and community groups. Each of the organizations lend a hand whenever called upon to help out the veterans at VVCC. “I believe the VVCC stands for many great things, but above all else, the VVCC is a way to show our veterans we care and appreciate them and all they have done,” concludes Smith.

“Everything we do here is our way of saying “thank you” to our veterans.

It’s a great feeling.”

They were there for us when we needed them, and now we will be there for them.

Virginia Veterans Care Center 4550 Shenandoah Ave. Roanoke, VA 24107 540.982.2860 800.220.VETS

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Blacksburg: Not Just a College Town

Warm Hearth Village With 37 years of experience caring for seniors, Warm Hearth Village is the New River Valley’s (NRV) only comprehensive retirement community. Nestled in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of southwest Virginia, the woodland campus in Blacksburg is located within view of Virginia Tech and is only minutes away from shopping, cultural events, recreational opportunities, restaurants, professional services, and LewisGale Hospital at Montgomery.

Warm Hearth Village is a nonprofit community with a rich history and a mission to enrich the lives of seniors of all socioeconomic backgrounds through a wide range of choices in housing, services and care. The continuum of care includes a wide spectrum of living options designed to meet the changing needs of seniors while allowing them to stay in one community with friends and neighbors they have come to know and love. Founders Wybe & Marietje Kroontje envisioned and crafted a 100-year plan for the community’s development in hopes of fostering a retirement community focused on preserving dignity and respect for the seniors who would call it home.

The continuum begins with Blacksburg’s first active adult community – WoodsEdge. Home ownership is a key feature for these

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beautiful craftsman style homes.

Designed for those 55 and better, WoodsEdge features appealing floor plans and many custom options in a neighborhood of tree lined streets and beautiful rolling landscape.

Founders Forest features singlelevel townhomes ideal for those 60 and older who want to live independently but enjoy a host of services and amenities. Homes range in size from 1,080 to 1,561 square feet and are offered through a life lease model.

Trolinger and New River House Apartments provide affordable housing for independent seniors age 62 and older, or those needing barrier-free access, who live on low, fixed incomes.

Rent is based on monthly income and recognized medical expenses and is subsidized by the federal government’s HUD program.

Showalter Center allows for a unique transition to catered and assisted living with full-sized studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Nursing staff there provide assistance with activities of daily living and foster a close-knit family environment. A fullservice dining room and casual cafe complement the offerings here.

Kroontje Health Care Center provides for those needing a higher level of care and offers Assisted Living Level 2,

Memory Care, and Long-term Nursing Care. The center provides a variety of room options designed to promote a comfortable, home-like environment while staff provide activities, such as programs, dining services, and specialized care planning. Rehabilitative therapies are also offered onsite and include physical, occupational, and speech services.

The newest addition to the continuum of care reaches outside the retirement community’s campus to serve those in the greater NRV. Warm Hearth at Home, a senior care management program, provides coordination of companion and caregiver services in the home. The care manager works to help families develop a support network, solve everyday problems, and provide any number of specialized services in the home.

Residents at the Village will soon enjoy the addition of the Village Center – a 15,000 square foot community center designed to promote a wellness centered lifestyle for seniors. The building features innovative sustainable technologies and will include a warm, saltwater swimming pool, a fitness center, a community room with performance stage, office and gathering spaces, as well as a grab and go café. The Village Center will serve to unite the campus with wellness and cultural programming for residents and the greater community. Whether at the Village Center or nearby, there will be a variety of amenities and activities to enjoy throughout the 220 acre campus.

Walking trails, active resident councils, fitness classes, performances, festivals and educational presentations offer a variety of opportunities for residents to interact with each other and with the beautiful woodland environment that is home to this one of a kind community.