We Are Stronger Together

Your commitment to ensuring the highest quality of life—physically, spiritually and socially—for LifeSpire of Virginia community residents is what enables the Virginia Baptist Homes Foundation to continue realizing its faith-driven mission. When you remember the VBH Foundation or a specific community in your estate plan, your gift lives on and we welcome you into our …

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Lakewood and Lakewood at Home Couples Renew Wedding Vows

Love was in the air for five couples of Lakewood at Home and the Lakewood Community as they renewed their vows in front of friends, family and team members. Their stories of love, respect and commitment span a combined total of 241 years of marriage. Dick and Carol Dunsing The Dunsings,both in their 90s, have …

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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THIS YEAR’S NEW LAWS

A new year has brought more than just resolutions. It’s brought new laws and other changes that may affect your giving decisions. And with any economic change, you may be looking at your finances and wondering how you will be impacted. The new laws include retirement changes, known collectively as “Secure 2.0,” that may affect …

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Lakewood at Home Team Trains Pickleball Enthusiasts

Summer is in full swing, and the Lakewood at Home team is taking to the courts to soak up the sun and share some skills with the community. The team hosted a pickleball clinic on June 7 with Executive Director Tammy Mackey serving as the instructor. Tammy recently won Richmond Pickleball Classic powered by the …

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Lakewood at HomeMembers, Team Fulfill Christmas Wishes of Four Children

Lakewood at Home members and team took the most wonderful time of the year to a whole new level when giving back. Members and the team raised nearly $400 for the Salvation Army’s Angel Tree. The program allows community members and organizations to choose children ages zero to 13 to provide Christmas gifts and clothing …

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LAKEWOOD AT HOME CELEBRATES 100TH TRADITIONAL MEMBER

In June 2021, Lakewood at Home welcomed its 100th member. That number was for the total number of members including those who are fee-for-service. On December 27, however, the program reached the goal of traditional, active members—those who pay membership and monthly fees. “I want to congratulate our whole team on this accomplishment. It is a …

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THE STATE OF UNPAID FAMILY CAREGIVING IN THE U.S.

Caregiving is an important topic that directly impacts the lives of millions of Americans. Approximately every five years, the National Alliance for Caregiving (NAC) and AARP conduct a survey to look at family caregiving in our nation. They have released their most recent research report, Caregiving in the U.S. 2020, and some of their findings are quite surprising. An overall …

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PLANNING FOR THE LIFE YOU WANT TO LIVE

For many of us, retirement will be here much more quickly than we might expect. According to a 2015 fact sheet on aging and health from the World Health Organization, the pace of the world’s population is aging much faster than in the past. By 2020, the number of people aged 60 years and older will outnumber …

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KEYS TO LONGEVITY

Editor’s Note: This article originally appeared in Dec. 2015 on the site Where You Live Matters sponsored by the American Seniors Housing Association. Inheriting good genes is a pretty good start for living a longer, healthier life. But the truth is that genetics will only get you part of the way there. Lifestyle and environment have just as much …

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HELPFUL TIPS FOR RETIREMENT DOWNSIZING

One of the main reasons older adults put off downsizing is the need to deal with all the “stuff” they’ve accumulated over the years. Yet, if done right, the process of downsizing may not be as daunting as you think. It may be enjoyable — even refreshing. A lot of the physical work can be …

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