CareEx is a study on dementia-related caregiving at the Center for Gerontology at Virginia Tech.
11/07/2025
Good idea!
Do you need a caregiving backup plan in place?
Create a one page How To Help sheet for anyone stepping in. Include daily routines, key numbers, and a medication list.
You can find templates to help you start and more helpful resources from Family Caregiver Alliance at caregiver.org
11/02/2025
FYI for local folks
Summary - The Greater Roanoke ‘Power of Purpose’ Caregiver’s Retreat
So much love for family caregivers this month and always.
Meet the faces behind the CareEx Project!
Our team is made up of passionate researchers and staff working to better understand and support family caregivers of loved ones with memory loss.
Get to know who we are and what inspires our work!
10/10/2025
October 10th is World Mental Health Day. To every caregiver supporting a loved one with memory loss: today is for you. Whether it’s journaling, taking a walk, or leaning on your support group, your well-being is just as important.
You’re not alone. You are seen, you are supported, and you deserve care, too.
10/04/2025
'tis the season.... to start planning for these scenarios
It’s not uncommon for family caregivers to have mixed feelings about holiday gatherings. If juggling caregiving with busy, joy-filled activities doesn't ring true for you, check out our guide for making it work.
https://www.caregiver.org/resource/smart-caregiving-by-fca-holiday-caregiving/
Check out all our Smart Caregiving topics, including "Getting Paid as a Caregiver," "When You Need a Break," "What if Something Happens to YOU" and more.
https://www.caregiver.org/news/new-series-answers-common-family-caregiver-questions/
California Department of Aging
10/04/2025
Great news for older adult in the New River Valley! I love going to the farm each week for veggies and meat and seeing all the surrounding beauty. It's one of my favorite parts of the week.
Hi, Seniors in the NRV. Help us spread the word! We accept Farm Market Fresh vouchers so you can get free, healthy produce grown here on our farm! We can accept your Farm Market Fresh credits through the Healthy Together app (which we can help you with). Visit us during our full-service farm stand hours to use these benefits. PLUS we accept SNAP EBT with Virginia Fresh Match for free produce and are still accepting SUNBUCKS cards (but they will run out soon!). Come see us today and take home these beautiful vegetables!
Farmstand open Sat 10-3 and Tue & Fri 9-5:30 at 2351 Glade Road in Blacksburg.
09/21/2025
Today is World Alzheimer’s Day. It’s a day to raise awareness, show support, and break the stigma around Alzheimer’s and other dementias.
To all family caregivers: you’re not alone. Your voice and experiences matter.
09/16/2025
Today, we honor National Step Family Day 💜 Step-family caregivers make an incredible difference every day. If you’ve cared for a loved one as part of a step-family, we’d love to hear your story—your voice matters!
09/08/2025
💜 Yesterday was National Grandparents Day (Sept. 7), and we want to take a moment to highlight the important role of grandchildren who care for grandparents with memory challenges.
If you’re a grandchild caregiver, your voice matters. We’d love for you to share your experiences by joining our Virginia Tech caregiving study.
📞 540-231-9250
🌐 CareEx.isce.vt.edu
09/05/2025
September is World Alzheimer's Month.
This World Alzheimer’s Month, let’s start the conversation—talk with your doctors, loved ones, caregivers, and those living with memory loss. The more we learn and understand today, the bigger the difference we can make tomorrow.