The Center at Belvedere

The Center at Belvedere The Center in Charlottesville, VA, is an award-winning independent nonprofit organization that promotes healthy aging for adults 50+.

The Center in Charlottesville, VA, is an award-winning independent nonprofit organization that has been a leader in involving, enriching, and empowering seniors for 50 years.

The facts about falls:1 in 4 older adults report falling every year. (That’s over 14 million people.)Falls are the leadi...
09/02/2026

The facts about falls:

1 in 4 older adults report falling every year. (That’s over 14 million people.)

Falls are the leading cause of injury for adults 65 and over.

Falling once doubles your chances of falling again.

One of the biggest impacts we can make on our own health is reducing our fall risk!

Stay active and incorporate balance exercise into your routine. Remove home hazards and make sure your space is well lit. Wear good sturdy shoes and use assistive tools like canes or walkers if you need them.

09/01/2026

This is your sign to be brave and meet new people as an older adult!

Social connections help us spend more years in good health.

08/28/2026

Clear your calendar for Saturday, October 3! 📅

We’re brewing up an exciting healthy aging event… Stay tuned for more. 👀

How much do you know about healthy aging?If you’ve been following our page closely this summer, you’ve definitely seen t...
08/27/2026

How much do you know about healthy aging?

If you’ve been following our page closely this summer, you’ve definitely seen the answers to these questions and more.

We pay attention to the many dimensions of wellness and regularly take note of news and research that can help older adults enjoy more years in good health.

✅Stronger social connections
✅Functional fitness
✅Lowering your dementia risk

Anything and everything that supports healthy aging… we love learning about it and passing that knowledge along.

Here’s the answer key:

Q1: D
(All of the above… and more! There are many ways strong social connections can improve your physical and mental health.)

Q2: D
(All three of these exercise categories are important to healthy aging.)

Q3: C
(Asking follow-up questions is a great way to show you have been paying attention to what the other person has said and take the conversation further. Making eye contact, not avoiding it, shows clearly that you are listening. You should not simply be waiting for your turn to speak.)

Q4: D
(All of the above! Yes, singing too. The Center for Performance Science in the UK found that joining even one single choir session reduces stress hormones, increases immune-boosting cytokines, and stimulates memory.)

Q5: B
(A diagonal stance, where one of your feet is slightly ahead of the other, is great for improving your balance and alleviating pain in your back and neck.)

08/26/2026

Functional fitness takes many forms.

Lifting weights so you can carry groceries and pick up grandkids.

Getting your heart rate up in an exercise class or a simple game of ping pong.

Going easy on your joints with tai chi or chair yoga.

We’re still only scratching the surface! There are so many ways to care for your body and reap the benefits of more years in good health.

Most of us wouldn't smoke a pack of ci******es a day… so why would we stay home alone on the couch?Medical research has ...
08/25/2026

Most of us wouldn't smoke a pack of ci******es a day… so why would we stay home alone on the couch?

Medical research has recently revealed that loneliness and social isolation DO impact your physical health.

It’s not enough to eat well and exercise. If we want to age to the best of our potential, we have to get out and build social connections.

People with strong social networks are more likely to have better mental health, less inflammation, and a reduced risk for serious health problems like stroke, heart disease, diabetes, and cognitive decline.

Making friends as an adult can be difficult, but the benefits are manifold!

Remember, the next time you’re debating whether to go out or stay home, being around other people is good for your health!

This is one of the most common mistakes in strength training…Not increasing how much weight you’re lifting!While you may...
08/24/2026

This is one of the most common mistakes in strength training…

Not increasing how much weight you’re lifting!

While you may need to start out with lighter weights, as you build up your strength, lifting those weights will become easier. And you will reach a point where you stop improving and stop getting as much benefit out of your strength training.

If you can complete three sets of eight reps with your current weights and barely feel the strain, it’s time to size up!

It’s not supposed to feel easy. That little bit of struggle is important.

It’s okay to lift 2-lb weights if they are properly challenging you. No need to compare to anyone else! But you ARE competing with yourself, so if 2-lb weights aren’t challenging you, grab a heavier pair.

It’s hard to believe we’re coming up on the first anniversary of Memory Cafe at The Center!This monthly gathering for pe...
08/22/2026

It’s hard to believe we’re coming up on the first anniversary of Memory Cafe at The Center!

This monthly gathering for people living with dementia and their caregivers has quickly become one of our favorite programs to offer.

Dementia can be a horribly isolating experience for the person living with it and for their loved ones.

Memory cafes are unique in providing an opportunity for both the patient and their loved one to have positive social time together. We snack, we sing, we chat with new friends — and no one is bothered by someone repeating themselves, losing their words, or being a little loud.

We’re so grateful to the friends who come and allow us to share in warm, tender, and fun moments at Memory Cafe!

What is Jane working on? 👀We have some exciting plans for functional fitness this fall. Drop your guesses in the comment...
08/21/2026

What is Jane working on? 👀

We have some exciting plans for functional fitness this fall. Drop your guesses in the comments!

08/20/2026

This is the best advice for making friends as an older adult! 💙

Social connections take time to build, so the most important thing to do is become a regular somewhere.

Don't go to a book club, a fitness class, or a card game just once or twice. Attend regularly! The more you return, the more you will recognize people and become a familiar face, making it easier and easier to have conversations. Over time, those conversations can become deeper and perhaps you'll start spending time together outside that program where you met.

Get out there and be consistent.

Address

540 Belvedere Boulevard
Charlottesville, VA
22901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 7pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 7pm
Thursday 8:30am - 7pm
Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm
Saturday 8:30am - 2pm

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+14349747756

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