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Caring For Our Aging Population, This West Virginia Morning

We're an aging nation, and the cost of care is lower the longer people stay in their homes. The trend has led to an explosion in home-based support and care services. On the next episode of Us & Them, host Trey Kay focuses on the challenges of care for our growing elderly population.

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More Than 25% Of W.Va. Adults Are Caregivers To Parents

More than a quarter of adult West Virginians are serving as caregivers for a family member. That comes with stress, as well as emotional and physical tolls. 

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The Impact Of Caregiving And A Struggling Hospital Under Scrutiny, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, an update on devastating floods in the northern part of the state and a preview of a new documentary on caregiving with a look at its impact in West Virginia.

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10 Signs To Watch For With Cognitive Decline In Older Relatives

There are many discussions in the news right now about cognitive decline, dementia and Alzheimer’s because of the age of both U.S. presidential candidates. News Director Eric Douglas spoke with Teresa Morris, the program director for the West Virginia Chapter of the Alzheimer's Association, about what to look for in our own families.

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