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Program news, weather notices, benefits deadlines and the advocacy work we do on behalf of older adults in Hampton Roads.

Community · July 21, 2026 · 4 min read

The Della Hayden garden doubled in size, and so did the waiting list

Twenty-four new raised beds went in this spring at Hayden Village Center. Every one of them was spoken for within a fortnight.

Alert · July 18, 2026 · 2 min read

With heat indices forecast above 105°F, every senior center is open as a cooling station from 9am, and I-RIDE is running additional trips.

Benefits · July 9, 2026 · 5 min read

Every plan can change its drug list and its network each year. A free hour with a certified counselor is the cheapest insurance there is.

Transportation · June 30, 2026 · 3 min read

A federal 5310 award and local matching funds put four new vehicles on the road, cutting the average wait for a scheduled ride.

Advocacy · June 12, 2026 · 6 min read

Health equity in aging is not a slogan. It is a measurable gap between what older adults in our region need and what they receive.

Advocacy · May 28, 2026 · 4 min read

Thirty-one volunteers met with legislators about home-delivered meal funding and the direct care workforce shortage.

Volunteering · May 6, 2026 · 3 min read

At the annual appreciation lunch, one volunteer marked her nineteenth year of weekly visits to the same neighbour.

Programs · April 22, 2026 · 4 min read

Telehealth was supposed to make care easier to reach. For a lot of our neighbours, it did the opposite. This program closes that gap.

Call and describe an ordinary day. A resource specialist will work out the rest — including services that belong to other agencies.