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Salem VA Medical Center (VAMC)

1970 Roanoke Boulevard
Salem, VA 24153

(540) 982-2463

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Contact Information

Main
(540) 982-2463
Toll-Free
(800) 698-2411
Phone Emergency
(800) 273-8255 x1

Who We Are

Gerofit is a supervised exercise program for older Veterans that was developed at the VA Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina, in 1986. As a part of Gerofit, veterans are given a personal exercise program based on their physical profile and goals. Veterans are welcome to remain in the program as long as they wish.



Gerofit can include individual and group based exercises such as Tai Chi, line dancing, balance, core coordination, and strengthening classes. The exercise program may include treadmills, elliptical machines, stair climbers, bicycles and a variety of strengthening machines. Guidance in carrying out the exercise program is provided by trained exercise staff such as a nurse or physical therapist.

Participants in the program have demonstrated improved health, physical function and well-being. They have shown improvements in blood pressure, diabetes management, symptom management, well-being, quality of life, physical function, overall fitness, and longevity.

Who We Serve

Languages Spoken
English
Service Area(s)
Alleghany County
,
Bedford County
,
Bland County
,
Botetourt County
,
Carroll County
,
Craig County
,
Danville City
,
Floyd County
,
Franklin County
,
Galax City
,
Giles County
,
Henry County
,
Montgomery County
,
Patrick County
,
Pulaski County
,
Roanoke City
,
Roanoke County
,
Rockbridge County
,
Salem City
,
Tazewell County
,
Wythe County

Cost & Payment Methods

Fee Structure
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Age Requirements
60+
Other Eligibility Criteria
Serves veterans age 65 and older. The VA Medical Center provides emergency behavioral health coverage to former service members with other-than-honorable (OTH) administrative discharges and with honorable discharges. 

Available 24/7
Yes
Additional Availability Comments
Emergency crisis services are available 24 hours per day, every day, by calling the Veterans Crisis Line at 800-273-8255 (press 1).

Intake Process
Call for assistance.
Documents Required
Call for details
Self Refer
Yes
Provider Refer
Yes
Intake Contact Telephone
(888) 982-2463

Report Problems
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