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Resources for Seniors & Families
Helpful information. Local support. All in one place. ♥
Finding the right information can sometimes feel overwhelming. We created this Resource Center to make it easier for seniors, caregivers, Veterans, and families throughout Hampton Roads to find practical information and trusted resources when they need them.
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A little information can make the next step easier.
MONTHLY RESOURCE HUB
Senior & Family Resource Guide
Our growing collection of helpful local resources, practical tips, family caregiver information, money-saving ideas, and support for seniors throughout Hampton Roads.
Explore the Resource GuideCURRENT EDITION • September 2026
September Senior & Family Resource Guide
Our September guide brings together helpful seasonal information for seniors and families, including fall prevention, prescription savings resources, community programs and events, caregiver support, and practical ways to stay healthy, independent, and connected.
View the September GuideFOOD ASSISTANCE
Hampton Roads Food Pantry & Food Assistance Guide
Find food pantries, community food programs, Social Services contacts, and other assistance throughout Hampton Roads.
Find Food AssistanceFOR VETERANS & SURVIVING SPOUSES
VA Aid & Attendance & Housebound Benefits
A detailed guide to eligibility, financial requirements, application steps, VA forms, current pension information, and how these benefits may fit into a plan for care at home.
Explore VA BenefitsPRACTICAL TOOLS FOR SENIORS & FAMILIES
Planning Ahead Can Make a Stressful Situation Much Easier
One of the hardest times to look for care is when you are already exhausted, worried, and trying to make important decisions quickly. You do not have to wait until there is a fall, hospitalization, caregiver burnout, or family crisis to start learning about your options.
We are building simple checklists, planning tools, and printable resources to help seniors, caregivers, and families prepare ahead of time, stay organized, and know where to turn when more help is needed.
The best time to learn about care options is before you desperately need them.
Start the conversation before you’re in crisis. ♥
Family Care Planning Toolkit
Practical tools designed to help families prepare for the decisions that often come with aging, caregiving, and planning for care at home.
Planning for Care Before a Crisis
Learn what changes to watch for, when to start talking about care, questions to ask a home care agency, how to prepare for a hospital discharge, and what families can do now — even if care isn’t needed yet.
Open the Planning GuideMore tools we’re working on:
AGELESS INSIGHTS
Helpful Articles From Our Blog
Ageless Insights includes information about aging at home, caregiving, Veterans benefits, safety, community resources, and other topics that matter to seniors and families.
The Importance of Aging at Home
Why familiarity, independence, and remaining at home can matter so much.
Read Article → VETERANSUnderstanding VA Aid & Attendance
A simple introduction to benefits that may help make care at home more affordable.
Read Article → FAMILY SUPPORTSupporting Seniors & Their Families
How in-home care can provide support for both seniors and the people who love them.
Read Article →We’re just getting started. ♥
This Resource Center Will Keep Growing
We are continuing to add local programs, community resources, caregiver information, money-saving help, aging-at-home guidance, planning tools, and other useful information for seniors and families throughout Hampton Roads.
Have a resource you think we should know about? We’d love to hear from you.
Suggest a ResourceSometimes information is the first step. Sometimes a family needs a little more help. ♥
Need Help Supporting Someone You Love?
If you’re trying to determine what kind of help may be right for a parent, spouse, loved one, or yourself, we’re happy to talk with you.
