New River Valley Agency on Aging

06/09/2026

Don't miss this great opportunity to learn more about planning to Age In Place as you grow older. Lots of great information. Call 540-745-9307 for more information.

06/08/2026

Thank you to Mountain Lake Lodge for donating a one-night stay in the Main Lodge, and breakfast for two, for our Annual Silent Auction supporting Nutritional Outreach Programs for Seniors.
View this and other items at: https://nrvaa.betterworld.org/auctions/nrv-agency-aging-silent-auction-2

06/06/2026

Early giving for Give Local NRV, hosted by Community Foundation of the New River Valley, is going on now. When you make a donation to the New River Valley Agency on Aging, you support programs that address the nutritional needs of at-risk seniors in our community.

Make a difference in the life of an NRV senior by contributing at:
https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Nrv-Agency-On-Aging

06/05/2026

Happy 6/5! Most people become eligible for Medicare at 65 so we celebrate Medicare Fraud Prevention Week the week of 6/5 to help remember the steps to prevent, detect, and report Medicare fraud!

For more information, visit the Senior Medical Patrol page, or call the office of the New River Valley Agency on Aging at 540-980-7720.

06/05/2026

Thank you to the local InnovAge Pace Program for being a Gold-Level Sponsor for our 5th Annual Grass & Grill Celebration Dinner at Sinkland Farms on June 18th. Join us for great food, awesome music, and beautiful views, all to support our Nutritional Outreach Programs for Seniors.
Make a reservation at: https://www.nrvaoa.org/grass-and-grill.html

06/04/2026

06/04/2026

Guard your Medicare card. Don’t give your Medicare number to anyone over the phone. Don’t text it. Don’t use it to sign up for “free” offers. Saying no is the best defense against scammers.

06/03/2026

Do you know how to read a Medicare statement? If you don’t, this is a great time to learn!

Reading your Medicare statements that come in the mail every 180 days or anytime online at Medicare.gov is a great way to find and report suspected fraud.

The SMP has many tools to help you learn how to read your Medicare statements. Learn more https://smpresource.org/you-can-help/read-your-medicare-statements/.

06/02/2026

Thank you to LewisGale Regional Health System (Lewis Gale Montgomery), and LewisGale Hospital Pulaski for sponsoring the 5th Annual Grass & Grill Celebration Dinner.
Make a reservation at: https://www.nrvaoa.org/grass-and-grill.html

Join us on Thursday, June 18th, at Sinkland Farms in Christiansburg, VA, from 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Enjoy: Southern Style Buffet Dinner, Music by The Allegro Trio, Beer and Wine Selections, Beautiful Scenery, and a Silent Auction with items from Mountain Lake Lodge, LOGO HUB, The Palisades Restaurant, Draper Mercantile and Trading Company , Whiskey Springs Farm, LLC, Backcountry and much more.

06/01/2026

Today kicks off early giving for GIVE LOCAL NRV 2026, sponsored by the Community Foundation of the New River Valley. All proceeds raised by The New River Valley Agency on Aging campaign will support our Nutrition Outreach Programs for Seniors. These programs include:

The Home Delivered Meals Program (think Meals on Wheels) provides regular, nutritious meals to homebound seniors in the New River Valley. Meals are delivered by trained drivers who conduct wellness checks during each visit.

Congregate Meals Programs, or Friendship Cafes offer an opportunity for qualifying NRV seniors to share a nutritious meal with other participants and engage in enrichment activities. Friendship Cafes meet 2-3 times per week and help support socialization, nutrition, movement and cognitive stimulation. Cafes are located throughout the New River Valley.

The Fido's Pantry Program provides pet food for homebound seniors who cannot afford to feed their pet. These seniors will often give up a meal, or other items, so that they can provide food for their animal companion. The Fido's Pantry Program works to solve this problem. Multiple studies have shown that pet ownership helps keep seniors engaged, promotes movement, and provides cognitive and emotional support.

The Staples for Seniors Program ensures that homebound seniors have a regular supply of nutritious, shelf-stable food that supplements their diet and provides back-up meals if the weather inhibits meal delivery.

Nutrition Assessment, Support and Counseling- the NRV Agency on Aging works with a registered dietician to help seniors evaluate their nutritional needs to optimize their health and well-being.

Help us support at-risk seniors with their nutritional needs by donating today at:
https://www.givelocalnrv.org/organization/Nrv-Agency-On-Aging