Getting older can be expensive Gene Marrano September 17, 2025 1 minute read The high cost of “aging care” is forcing some families to drain their savings, juggle caregiving with other responsibilities – and rethink retirement plans. WFIR’s Gene Marrano has some of the numbers: Share: Post navigation Previous: Music by Carl Perkins, Elvis, Jerry Lee Lewis and Johnny Cash on the Trinkle Main StageNext: Online dangers the subject of public meetings cohosted by Roanoke County Public Schools and the Partnership for Community Wellness Related Stories 3 minutes read Radford University chair warns of ‘dangerous precedent’ as Venezuela transitions to new leadership Ian Price January 8, 2026 0 1 minute read Del. Sam Rasoul Files Legislation to Expand Affordable Housing Availability in Roanoke City Clark Palmer January 7, 2026 0 1 minute read Flu cases peaked locally around Christmas Gene Marrano January 7, 2026 0