Options For The Active Retiree
8 Places That’ll Keep You Moving
Retirement isn’t just for relaxation. So when you want to be on the go, these Southwest and Central Virginia areas – all close to the Blue Ridge Mountains – offer plenty of options for the active retiree. Read more
Smith Mountain Lake
Permanent Vacation
What was once a retreat from their home in Binghamton, N.Y. has become a permanent residence for Doug and Cheryl Morrison. The choice was a given, thanks to the friendly folks, mild climate and sparkling waters Smith Mountain Lake had to offer.
After vacationing at Smith Mountain Lake for years, Cheryl and Doug Morrison of New York decided to call the area home. Both are active int he community and enjoy spending time on the sparkling waters.
The two stumbled upon Smith Mountain Lake by accident, Cheryl says, while reading a golf magazine. During a Virginia vacation, they decided to check out the area, meeting with a realtor to tour condos. Read more
Richfield Retirement Community
Community Spotlight
Already familiar with Richfield Retirement Community for its services, Claudine Ratcliffe knew she had found the ideal place to retire three years ago. Read more
Warm Hearth Village
Community Spotlight
Residents of WoodsEdge, an active adult community within Warm Hearth, have a home of their own without the hassle of lawn care. The community provides landscape maintenance.
With a 100-year plan in place, drawn up by founder Wybe Kroontje in the 1970s, Warm Hearth Village in Blacksburg constantly looks toward the future, all while taking care of current residents. Read more
Rehab 101
Rehabilitation services can help you return to normal activity.
As you age, the risk of injury, stroke or other ailments elevates. Rehabilitation services in the region (see a list on pages 24-27) can often help you return to normal activity. Here’s an overview of the types of services provided:
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Active Lifestyle
Slow Down? No Way!
Charlotte Fischer has been retired 11 years, but it’s not always easy to tell. She’s actively involved in a number of things. And that’s just the way she likes it. Read more
Virginia Is Ideal For Retirement
Hokie Faithful
Robert Harris, pictured with wife Katherine, is happy to be back in Christiansburg, not only for the great weather and cost of living, but to be near his alma mater. Virginia Tech, as well.
Robert Harris graduated from Virginia Tech in 1961, never wanting to stray from the college town atmosphere he had grown to love. Working for Ford Motor Company, he started his career in Norfolk before transferring to Michigan, where he stayed for 30 years. Read more
Second Retirement
Second Time Around
A retired chef who prepared meals for countless celebrities, Wilfried Shilling still has a passion for cooking.
Wilfried Shilling is two-and-a-half years into his second retirement. And he plans on it being his last.
A chef who rubbed elbows with – and cooked for – a number of celebrities (John Wayne, Bill Cosby and Elvis Presley, to name a few) in Las Vegas and Atlantic City, Shilling retired to Roanoke seven years ago. He was ready to embrace the slow pace of Southern life. Read more
Plan Early – Plan Now
Savvy Saving
Financial advisors agree it's smart to think about retirement.
Plan early… plan now. Financial advisors agree it’s smart to think ahead about retirement. Follow these 10 recommendations from Terry Vandelinde, president of VIP Planners Inc., and Christine Smith, a financial advisor with Ameriprise Financial Services Inc. in Daleville, to ensure proper financial and estate planning. You’ll be right on track for worry-free retirement years. Read more
Funeral Pre-Planning
Sharing Final Wishes
People of all ages need to add funeral pre-planning to their to-do list.
Death is a tough subject, but people of all ages – not just retirees – need to add funeral pre-planning to their to-do list. It’s the best way to make your wishes known and take care of many funeral expenses. Read more
Smart Travel Ideas
Vacation can seem like a treat without added expense.
These days, everyone is seeking ways to save money: clipping coupons, dining at home more often and cutting out a few luxuries. With these 10 budget travel tips, vacation will seem more like the treat it once was and less like an added expense. Read more
Comforts of Home
The MedCottage, a portable and modular medical home, contains three rooms: a bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Aging is not always an easy aspect of life to face. It can lead to the need for extra assistance or nursing care. But that doesn’t always mean people have to leave their homes. Read more
About Retire-VA.com
Our annual Western Virginia Retiring Style has just been published! Here to accompany it, is a web-based version of the guide. However, you can CLICK HERE to request a FREE copy of the printed guide.
To meet the needs of the 50+ population in Southwest, VA, we at Leisure Publishing have brought this informative guide to you. Leisure also produces the periodicals, Blue Ridge Country, The Roanoker and Mountain Homes magazines as well as many custom projects and guidebooks including the Virginia Travel Guide.
Please take a moment to navigate through the site to learn more about retiring in Virginia.
Health and Fitness
Enjoy a healthy, active retirement.
Mental And Emotional Health: Top Tips To Keep In Tip Top Shape During Retirement
Semi-Retirement
Semi-retirement has become more than just a buzzword in recent years because more and more semi-retirees are choosing this promising option over retirement. Read more