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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Nov. 20, 2025

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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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 17, 2025

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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Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jun. 18, 2025

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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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Jul. 18, 2024

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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Arts & Culture Jack Walker, Apr. 29, 2024

Justice Declares May 'Older Americans Month'

Gov. Jim Justice has declared May 2024 Older Americans Month in West Virginia, aiming to honor older adults' contributions to society and raise awareness of senior services.

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Health & Science Eric Douglas, Nov. 07, 2023

Bill In Congress Could ‘Alleviate Burdens On Caregivers’

Millions of families nationwide find themselves caring for loved ones in their own family. Sen. Shelley Moore Capito experienced those issues as she provided care for her own parents. She recently introduced legislation into the U.S. Senate to help alleviate burdens on caregivers.

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