# Local Office on Aging (LOA) > Local Office on Aging, Inc. is a nonprofit Area Agency on Aging that has served older adults (60+) and their caregivers since 1972 in Virginia's Fifth Planning District: Roanoke City, Roanoke County, Salem, Botetourt County, Craig County, Alleghany County and Covington. LOA helps older people stay independent at home for as long as possible. Key facts: - Main office: 4932 Frontage Rd NW, Roanoke, VA 24019 (mailing: P.O. Box 14205, Roanoke, VA 24038-4205) - Phone: (540) 345-0451; toll-free (888) 355-6222; Alleghany Highlands (540) 962-0465; Botetourt County (540) 580-5085; Craig County (540) 864-6031 - Email: info@loaa.org - Hours: Monday–Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM; Friday 8:00 AM–3:30 PM - Programs include Meals on Wheels, Diners Clubs (congregate meals), transportation, VICAP Medicare/health-insurance counseling, care coordination and options counseling, homemaker services, the GUIDE dementia program, caregiver counseling, legal assistance, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman, the Elder Justice Alliance, an Emergency Food Pantry and falls-prevention classes. - Donations: https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/ ## About LOA - [About Us](https://www.loaa.org/about-us/): Since 1972, Local Office on Aging has been the Area Agency on Aging for Virginia's Fifth Planning District, helping older adults remain independent at home. - [Code of Ethics](https://www.loaa.org/about-us/code-of-ethics/): Read Local Office on Aging's Code of Conduct and Ethical Commitment to serving older adults, caregivers and our community with integrity and respect. - [Contact](https://www.loaa.org/contact/): Contact Local Office on Aging at 4932 Frontage Rd NW, Roanoke, VA. Call (540) 345-0451 or toll-free (888) 355-6222. Open Mon–Thu 8–4:30, Fri 8–3:30. - [News](https://www.loaa.org/news/): The latest news, announcements and press releases from Local Office on Aging, the Area Agency on Aging serving the Roanoke Valley region. - [Find a Service](https://www.loaa.org/find-a-service/): Find services for older adults and caregivers in the Roanoke Valley and Alleghany Highlands. Search LOA programs and other community resources. ## Services for Seniors - [Our Services](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/): Explore Local Office on Aging services for seniors: Meals on Wheels, transportation, Medicare counseling, legal help, care coordination and more. - [Emergency Food Pantry](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/emergency-food-pantry/): LOA's award-winning Emergency Food Pantry provides shelf-stable food for older adults with urgent needs. Learn how it works and what items to donate. - [Nutrition](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/nutrition/): Meals on Wheels and nutrition programs from Local Office on Aging deliver hot, nutritious meals and a friendly check-in to homebound seniors. - [Health & Wellness](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/): Health and wellness services for older adults: VICAP Medicare counseling, aging-in-place support, falls prevention, socialization and essential needs. - [Center for Health and Wellness](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/center-for-health-and-wellness/): LOA's Center for Health and Wellness at 4902 Frontage Rd NW, Roanoke is the hub for senior nutrition programs, healthy aging activities and events. - [Essential Needs](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/essential-needs/): Essential needs support for older adults from Local Office on Aging, including transportation, emergency food, donated medical equipment and partner services. - [Partner Services](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/essential-needs/partner-services/): Local Office on Aging partners with area agencies across Virginia and nationally to connect older adults with comprehensive information and resources. - [Essential Needs Services](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/essential-needs/emergency-services/): Short-term assistance and referrals for adults 60+ in Roanoke, Salem, Botetourt, Alleghany and Craig who need help meeting essential needs. - [Transportation](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/essential-needs/transportation/): LOA transportation helps older adults without a ride get to medical appointments, groceries and essential errands so they can stay independent at home. - [Socialization](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/socialization/): Diners Clubs bring older adults together for a nutritious midday meal, fellowship, activities and helpful information at sites across the region. - [Balance Programs](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/a-matter-of-balance/): A Matter of Balance and other evidence-based falls prevention classes help older adults reduce the fear of falling and become more active. - [Services for Aging in Place](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/services-for-aging-in-place/): Care coordination, options counseling and in-home services from LOA help adults over 60 remain safely independent at home for as long as possible. - [VICAP Health Insurance Counseling](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/health-and-wellness/vicap/): Free, unbiased VICAP health insurance counseling helps you compare Medicare, Medigap, Part D and long-term care options and resolve billing questions. - [Legal](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/legal/): Legal assistance for seniors from Local Office on Aging, including help with wills, powers of attorney and advance medical directives. - [Attorneys in Southwest VA](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/legal/attorneys-in-southwest-va/): A list of elder law attorneys in Roanoke and Southwest Virginia from the Virginia Academy of Elder Law Attorneys, with addresses and phone numbers. - [Elder Justice Alliance](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/legal/elder-justice-alliance/): The Elder Justice Alliance, formed by LOA and community partners in 2017, meets monthly to prevent and respond to elder abuse in Virginia's Fifth District. - [Ombudsman](https://www.loaa.org/our-services/legal/ombudsman/): LOA's Long-Term Care Ombudsman advocates for residents of nursing homes and assisted living, investigating complaints and helping resolve concerns. ## For Caregivers - [For Caregivers](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/): Caregiver resources from Local Office on Aging, including GUIDE dementia support, homemaker services, counseling, a long-term care guide and FAQs. - [Caregiver Counseling](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/caregiver-counseling/): Free one-on-one sessions with a licensed counselor for adults caring for someone 60 or older, with support for stress, difficult emotions and problem-solving. - [Homemaker Services](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/homemaker-services/): Homemaker Services help seniors with housekeeping, laundry, shopping and other household tasks so they can live safely and independently at home. - [GUIDE: Guiding an Improved Dementia Experience](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/guide-dementia-care/): GUIDE is a Medicare-funded dementia care program offering care navigation, caregiver training and respite for people with dementia and their caregivers. - [Long Term Care Guide](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/long-term-care-guide/): A Virginia long-term care guide with checklists to help families compare in-home services, assisted living and nursing home care for a loved one. - [Support for Families](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/support-for-families/): Services and resources for family caregivers, giving older relatives direct support and caregivers respite and peace of mind. Contact LOA to learn more. - [FAQs for Caregivers](https://www.loaa.org/for-caregivers/faqs-for-caregivers/): Answers to common caregiver questions: where to start, how to assess a loved one's needs and which LOA services can help an older adult remain at home. ## Get Involved & Give - [Soup for Seniors](https://www.loaa.org/soupforseniors/): Soup for Seniors is LOA's flagship winter food drive with AARP Virginia, providing hot, nutritious meals to vulnerable older adults in the Roanoke Valley. - [Ways to Give](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/ways-to-give/): Support Local Office on Aging with monthly gifts, food or medical equipment donations, stock, IRA or DAF gifts, planned giving and more. Tax ID 54-0916248. - [Sponsorship](https://www.loaa.org/sponsorship/): Partner with Local Office on Aging through a sponsorship and show your commitment to healthier, more independent lives for older adults in the Roanoke Valley. - [Fill the Plate](https://www.loaa.org/fill-the-plate/): LOA's provides a plate of services seniors can count on, from home-delivered meals to transportation to doctor or pharmacy. For over 50 years, we have been there for seniors in need. - [Get Involved](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/): Get involved with Local Office on Aging: volunteer, attend annual events, donate, book a speaker or join our team to support older adults in our community. - [Employment Opportunities](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/employment-opportunities/): View open positions at Local Office on Aging and apply to join a team dedicated to helping older adults in the Roanoke Valley live independently. - [Speakers Bureau](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/speakers-bureau/): Book a free speaker from LOA's Speakers Bureau on senior services, caregiving, the sandwich generation and other topics that matter to older adults. - [Volunteer Opportunities](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/): Volunteer with Local Office on Aging. Deliver Meals on Wheels, help at Diners Clubs and more with flexible roles that make a difference for local seniors. - [Volunteer Application](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-application/): Apply to volunteer with Local Office on Aging in Roanoke, VA. Complete the online application to start helping older adults in your community. - [Volunteer Interest Form](https://www.loaa.org/get-involved/volunteer-opportunities/volunteer-information/): Interested in volunteering with Local Office on Aging? Share your interests and availability and our team will contact you about opportunities. ## Events - [Medicare Open Enrollment Counseling](https://www.loaa.org/events/open-enrollment/): Free Medicare Open Enrollment counseling from LOA's VICAP counselors, Oct 15 – Dec 7, 2026 at Valley View Mall in Roanoke. Appointments available now. - [Speak Up on Virginia’s State Plan for Aging Services](https://www.loaa.org/events/listening-sessions/): Share your voice on Virginia's next State Plan for Aging Services at a Local Office on Aging listening session for older adults and caregivers. - [Let’s Do the Holidays](https://www.loaa.org/events/holidays/): Let's Do the Holidays with Local Office on Aging: holiday events and ways to brighten the season for older adults in our community. - [Soup for Seniors](https://www.loaa.org/events/soup-for-seniors/): Soup for Seniors food drive, January 27 – February 3, 2027, with AARP Virginia, collecting soup and nutrition items for vulnerable older adults. ## News - [Local Office on Aging Named Recipient of Prestigious Aging Achievement Award from USAging](https://www.loaa.org/local-office-on-aging-named-recipient-of-prestigious-aging-achievement-award-from-usaging/): Local Office on Aging's Emergency Food Pantry received a 2026 Aging Achievement Award from USAging, one of its highest honors for local aging agencies. - [LOA Announces Guide Dementia Support](https://www.loaa.org/loa-announces-guide-dementia-support-2/): LOA has launched GUIDE dementia support, a Medicare-funded program providing care coordination and caregiver support for people living with dementia. - [35 Years of Changes for LOA’s Let’s Give Lunch](https://www.loaa.org/35-years-of-changes-for-loas-lets-give-lunch/): LOA's 35th annual Let's Give Lunch fundraiser looks back at 35 years of changes while raising funds for senior nutrition in the Roanoke Valley. - [2026 Health Fair Connects Seniors to Services](https://www.loaa.org/2026-health-fair-connects-seniors-to-services/): LOA's free Celebrating Seniors Health Fair at Valley View Mall connected older adults with health screenings, services and community resources. - [LOA Holds First Annual Elder Justice Alliance Day](https://www.loaa.org/loa-holds-first-annual-elder-justice-alliance-day/): LOA held its first annual Elder Justice Alliance Day, giving seniors one-on-one time with community agencies working to prevent elder abuse. - [LOA Receives $7,500 Glick Community Relief Fund Grant](https://www.loaa.org/loa-receives-7500-glick-community-relief-fund-grant/): Local Office on Aging received a $7,500 grant from the Glick Community Relief Fund to help community members meet their basic needs. - [Farm Market Fresh](https://www.loaa.org/farm-market-fresh/): Farm Market Fresh helps low- to moderate-income older adults get fresh, locally grown fruit, vegetables and herbs. Learn how seniors can apply. - [Preserving the Older Americans Act](https://www.loaa.org/preserving-the-older-americans-act/): A message from LOA's CEO on the 60th anniversary of the Older Americans Act and why proposed federal changes threaten services for older adults. - [Annual Meeting 2025](https://www.loaa.org/annual-meeting-2025/): Highlights from LOA's 53rd Annual Meeting, Love Leaves a Legacy, celebrating the people who help older adults in our community thrive. - [Outdoor Senior Exercise Area](https://www.loaa.org/outdoor-senior-exercise-area/): LOA unveiled an outdoor senior exercise area at 4902 Frontage Road in Roanoke with fitness equipment designed for older adults, open weekdays. - [LOA Secures $440,000 Towards Transportation Services for Seniors](https://www.loaa.org/loa-secures-440000-towards-transportation-services-for-seniors/): LOA secured $440,000 for senior transportation, funding three new passenger vans and drivers for more than 4,000 additional rides. ## Optional - [Full site content for AI (llms-full.txt)](https://www.loaa.org/llms-full.txt): Plain-text version of every public page and news post - [XML sitemap](https://www.loaa.org/sitemap_index.xml): All indexable URLs - [Autumn](https://www.loaa.org/autumn/): An Affair in Autumn is Local Office on Aging's invitation-only evening for friends and supporters, held at the Jefferson Center in Roanoke, Virginia. - [Privacy Policy](https://www.loaa.org/privacy-policy/): How Local Office on Aging collects, uses and protects information when you visit loaa.org, contact us, donate or apply for services in Roanoke, Virginia.