Giles County and town governments team up to support local restaurants, lodging and seniors.
Many of the New River Valley’s local businesses are working to stay open and serve customers amidst the coronavirus pandemic, but there is no doubt …
The Essentials of a Successful Aging in Place Plan
Even though many older Americans believe they will be able to manage changes that might occur in their health, wellbeing, and finances, approximately 70% will …
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Pulaski Adult Day Services
In the spring of 2011, a local non-profit approached Pulaski County about starting an adult daycare service in the community, and in late October of …
NRV TimeBank: Ready for Launch on Sept. 22nd
After two years of research and planning, the New River Valley TimeBank, a project developed and supported through the efforts of the NRV Livability Initiative …
Caring for the CareGiver
In September 2015, the Center for the Arts at Virginia Tech hosted visiting artist Stuart Pimsler–founder of Stuart Pimsler Dance & Theatre (SPDT)—for a residency …
Loco Arts and Summit Place
Spring 2015 brought color to Summit Place, a new supportive living facility in Rich Creek, VA. Near the end of the site’s construction, Nikki Pynn …
Lifelong learning Institute at Virginia Tech
The Lifelong Learning Institute (LLI) at Virginia Tech is a new member-driven, volunteer organization that draws on the wealth of academic and community resources in …
Summit Place: Supportive Housing in Giles
Summit Place is a new residential supportive living community in the Town of Rich Creek in Giles County. Completed in the summer of 2015, Summit place …
Home Matters
The New River Valley Aging In Place Leadership Team hosted its second workshop on October 22nd, 2014 to explore the financial, policy, and decision-making obstacles …
Aging in Place in the New River Valley
The New River Valley (NRV) Aging in Place Leadership Team recently developed 6 priority action items in the Aging in Place in the NRV Next Steps towards Building …