The Local Office on Aging is fighting winter hunger by delivering emergency food bags packed with five easy meals to keep homebound seniors warm and well-fed when storms strike.

From seeing fewer faces to having limited activities, winter can be hard for seniors, but staying active and getting involved with local groups can help.

As winter weather impacts our region, local health officials are warning seniors to be extra careful when clearing snow from their property.

The Kirk Family YMCA in Roanoke City is set to host its first-ever senior pickleball tournament, called the “Golden Paddle Pickleball Invitational,” with more than two dozen participants ready to compete.

Friday is World Mental Health Day. Mental health is important to maintain across all age groups. However, the World Health Organization says mental health in seniors is often overlooked, leaving issues untreated. 10 News visited English Meadows Blacksburg Campus Friday, to talk to seniors how they prioritize their mental health.

This school year has presented significant challenges for Grayson County Public Schools.

Danville is receiving national recognition as a desirable place to retire. A recent article from Investopedia labeled the River City a “retirement gem,” highlighting factors such as cost of living and access to health care.

The annual Soup for Seniors event  is back and this year the Local Office of Aging, also known as the LOA, hopes to raise about 55,000 pounds of food.

It is always important to get vaccinated before flu season starts, but its extra important for seniors to get flu, COVID and RSV vaccines.

National Senior Health and Fitness Day is upon us, a day meant to highlight and promote physical activity for those in their golden years.

Seniors looking to enjoy their golden years have other alternatives for living facilities.

In order to help seniors get through the coldest months, the Local Office on Aging serving the Roanoke Valley is holding its annual Soup for Seniors event.

The two games featured over 50 local baseball seniors.

Seniors in Danville will soon be able to get a free ride to the Danville Mall in order to get their COVID-19 vaccine.

GILES COUNTY, Va. – On Friday, Giles County seniors like Diane Mullis lined up to get their coveted COVID-19 vaccine. “We are very grateful and very relieved,” said Mullis, a 77-year-old from Giles County. “Localities are going to have to step up and try to help I think through this process if we’re really going to get the vaccine out,” said Giles County Administrator Chris McKlarney. Don’t just show up at a vaccine clinic and don’t try to register if you’re not in Phase 1-a or Phase 1-b. That way, they can get the vaccine in as many arms as possible for those who need it most.

A group of seniors living at a Runk & Pratt Senior Living Community gathered on Friday to mark 19 years since 9/11. In remembrance of those who died, the group sang “God Bless America.”

The perfect community for active and independent seniorsPublished: August 27, 2020, 1:03 pmScott Hill Retirement takes us inside their facility and shows us what they have to offer.

LYNCHBURG, Va. After the success of the Ronnie Roberts Classic, the Lynchburg Hillcats decided to host another special baseball game at Bank of James Stadium, this time to honor the seniors from the Dogwood District. More than 20 players came together two make up two teams. The Blue team consisted of players from Appomattox, Dan River, and William Campbell High Schools. The Grey team consisted of players from Altavista and Gretna High Schools. Sunday nights game had a great display of defensive play and big bats, as the Blue team scored in the final 4 innings to secure a 14-2 victory.

SALEM, Va. While the Salem Red Sox will not be taking the field in 2020, some high school seniors will play on the diamond one final time. Four teams comprised of seniors from at least 20 high schools will be competing. Theyll get the full-player experience with announcements and headshots to be shown on the video board when theyre at bat. Several of them are going on to play college ball but, for the most part, theyre not. One player even made a comment, Im going to be able to pitch at a minor league park.