Health screenings, bowling leagues and Friday night dinners are part of the program. The Chesapeake hospital also has an Older Adult Mental Health Program that includes inpatient and outpatient services. DePaul has the Gerontology Institute, which does assessments and peer counseling and has a resource center. DePaul's Classic Care Program offers health screenings, support groups and help in filing insurance claims for members older than age 55. One popular program is Friday night dinner at the hospital.
Meals are bargain-priced, and there is usually a piano player or other entertainment.
The ocean, the bay and the mild climate lure many retirees to this area. 398-2273 Maryview has a Senior Advantage Program that sponsors social events and helps older adults tackle insurance claims. Sentara Leigh Hospital 830 Kempsville Rd. The program includes free classes, health screenings, educational programs and social activities.