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with colleges and the broader Lexington community
also provide unique opportunities for connection
and engagement beyond our campus.
Erica Turman, Director of Marketing
Kendal at Lexington
540.463.1910; eturman@kalex.kendal.org
kalex.kendal.org
Q: What are the different services
Mountain City Realty & Auction offers?
A: Thank you for inquiring about our services. Our
company offers a variety of services such as real
estate sales both through the auction method as
well as listing in the Multiple Listing Service as
we are also Real Estate Brokers. We offer online
auctions for personal property, weekend estate
sales (also known as tag sales) as well as live
auctions. In addition to personal property, we
also do business liquidations. It all begins with a
conversation, call us so we can discuss the many
options we have to offer.
Mountain City Realty & Auction, LLC,
Broker/Auctioneer
timhash@cox.net; conniehash@cox.net
MountainCityAuctions.com
MtnCityRealtors.com; 540-989-1946
Q: What happens when every day is
Saturday?
A: When you're retired, every day can feel like
Saturday. With more time for shopping, hobbies
and leisure activities, will your retirement income
be adequate to support your retirement lifestyle?
A Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuity* from
New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation
(A Delaware Corporation) can help generate
income for any day of the week.
*New York Life Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuity is issued
by New York Life Insurance and Annuity Corporation, a wholly
owned subsidiary of New York Life Insurance Company, 51
Madison Avenue, New York, NY 10010. Product available in
jurisdictions where approved. Guarantee is based on the claims
paying ability of the issuer.
For most jurisdictions, the policy form numbers for the
Guaranteed Lifetime Income Annuity is: 211-P100. State variations
may apply.
J. Len Hale
CLU, ChFC, LUTCF, CASL, Agent
New York Life Insurance Company
P. 540-983-0120, F. 540-983-0126
JLHale@ft.newyorklife.com
Q: Why choose Oakey's for Advance
Planning?
A: At Oakey's when you speak with someone
about advance planning, you are speaking with
an Oakey's employee who lives and works in the
Roanoke Valley. Our licensed staff has ties to the
community and understands your needs. We also
are able to assist you when you have questions or
changes that need to be made.
Pre-planning your funeral is a thoughtful
and practical decision to make for your family.
Whether you prefer a traditional service, contemporary
service or cremation service you should
put those requests in writing. This will allow you
to be remembered in a very specific and special
way. Your requests are important to your family
members and it will give them peace of mind
to know that they have carried out your wishes.
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In addition, your family members won't have to
speculate about what you may have wanted. They
can more clearly focus on the celebration of your
life.
Advance Planning:
Lorraine Cunningham
Vice President Oakey Service Company
800-638-0710 or locally at 540-982-2100
preneed@oakeys.com; oakeys.com
Q: What options are available for
Cremation Burial?
A: You may be interred in a regular burial space,
Sherwood allows up to two cremation burials or
a full burial and a cremation burial in each space.
Niches come with stone or glass fronts and allow
you to be creative when honoring your loved one!
Susan Mini, President/CEO
Sherwood Memorial Park
540-389-1049
Sherwoodmemorialpark.org
Q: What's unique about the vibrant lifestyle
offered by Our Lady of the Valley?
A: At Our Lady of the Valley, our Life Enrichment
programming is designed to provide diverse
experiences based on residents' interests, all in
the place they call home. Our community is full
of vivacious seniors with lots of community spirit,
so it's my job to connect them with their favorite
hobbies and explore new ones! We employ the
latest interactive engagement technologies to
encourage individual and group connections
while offering traditional activities and games
that our residents love. Residents can be as
involved as they like in arts and crafts, exercise
groups, local outings, educational programs, worship,
and more.
Hannah Porter
Director of Life Enrichment
Our Lady of the Valley Retirement
Community
540-345-5111; ourladyofthevalley.com
Q: What should you look for in an active
Life Plan Community?
A: When considering a Life Plan Community, it
is important to learn how the lifestyle programming
is implemented throughout the community.
The day-to-day programs, services and experiences
should be unified and well-coordinated
so residents can thrive in the various aspects of
daily living. Key to this is innovative wellness and
fitness programs working in partnership with
therapy services to help facilitate functional
independence. This, coupled with engaging
social, spiritual and vocational opportunities, sets
the stage for an abundant and purposeful lifestyle
experience. Our communities do this, and
Sunnyside has been recognized both nationally
and internationally for its whole-person wellness
focus, and named a top 5 " Best in Wellness " in
North America by the International Council on
Active Aging.
Josh Lyons, President & CEO
Sunnyside Communities
540.568.8203; www.sunnyside.cc
Q: What does it mean when a retirement
community offers Life Care?
A: Life Care at The Glebe means residency,
services and care for life - and all under one
roof. Residents contract in advance for an
apartment or cottage, enjoy community-based
amenities and services, such as a pool, fitness
center, award-winning dining options, art studio,
woodworking shop and have access to onsite
long-term care as physical and cognitive needs
change. As care needs arise, residents remain
on-site, close to friends and neighbors, and move
between Independent Living, Assisted Living,
Memory Care and Nursing Care at The Glebe.
With a Life Care contract monthly fees stay
the same as care and service levels increase.
When residents move to Assisted Living, Memory
Care or Nursing Care, the only additional charge
is for two extra meals per day and any ancillary
costs such as medical supplies and pharmacy
services. While monthly fees don't increase as
care needs increase, the monthly fee continues
to be subject to an annual increase.
Life Care helps shield residents from spiraling
long-term care costs and provides the assurance
that they'll always receive the care they need
at The Glebe - even if they outlive their financial
resources.
Shelli Schinkus
Director of Sales and Marketing
The Glebe Retirement Community
540-591-2201
sschinkus@theglebe.org
www.theglebe.org
Q: Does being a nonprofit really impact
the quality of care provided?
A: Nonprofits are driven by a strong mission.
Ours to foster a person-centered approach in an
inclusive environment that redefines retirement
started with our founders and continues to this
day - our focus is on people over profits. Our mission,
residents, employees and community are at
the core of decision-making and it shows in the
way we retain loyal employees, the consistent,
high quality of care we provide and our service to
seniors in need and our community.
Tambra Dixon
Director of Marketing & Philanthropy
Warm Hearth Village
540-443-3414; retire.org
Q: What is the difference between a Will
and a Living Will?
A: A Will (also known as a Last Will and
Testament) is a document used to outline your
wishes for the distribution of your estate. Your
Will should also name your Executor, who is the
person who carries out your wishes for the distribution
of your estate.
A Living Will (also known as an Advance
Medical Directive) is a document used to outline
your wishes for your medical treatment. An
Advance Medical Directive should also appoint an
agent to act on your behalf to follow your wishes
regarding your healthcare should you be unable
to do so.
The information provided on this Q&A does not,
and is not intended to, constitute specific legal
advice, it is for general informational purposes
only.
Sarah A. Bidwell, Esq., Attorney & Owner
Wills on Wheels
(434) 435-1390
willsonwheelsofva@gmail.com
www.facebook.com/WillsonWheelsPLLC
http://kalex.kendal.org http://www.oakeys.com http://www.Sherwoodmemorialpark.org http://www.MountainCityAuctions.com http://www.MtnCityRealtors.com http://www.theglebe.org http://www.ourladyofthevalley.com http://www.retire.org http://www.sunnyside.cc https://www.facebook.com/p/Wills-on-Wheels-100061038302234/ http://www.Retire-VA.com
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