Elderly Health

Health & Science WVPB Staff, Jul. 01, 2026

The Robotic Future Of Caring For The Elderly, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, both the U.S. and Japan are considering robots as a potential solution to an aging population amidst a caretaker crisis.

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Health & Science Trey Kay +, Nov. 24, 2025

Us & Them Encore: Who’s Going To Take Care Of Maw Maw?

West Virginia is aging faster than the rest of the nation. More than 1 in 5 residents are over 65, and as young people leave the state, the gap between those who need care and those who can provide it keeps growing. At the same time, elder care has shifted from nursing homes to home-based support — but there aren’t enough workers to keep up. Us & Them explores the looming caregiving crisis and what it means for families, workers and the future of care.

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Economy Jack Walker, May. 30, 2025

Annual Program Connecting Seniors With Free, Local Produce Now Open

Residents of West Virginia ages 60 and up can now receive free vouchers for locally-grown produce as part of an annual summertime program.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Apr. 29, 2025

Alzheimer’s Report Finds 10% Of W.Va.’s Elderly Population Have It

A new report found more than 10 percent of West Virginians over the age 65 have Alzheimer's.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Sep. 15, 2023

WVU Researchers Seek Participants For Telehealth Study

A study will measure the effectiveness of telehealth as a means for patients to remain at home while managing their care.

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Health & Science Emily Rice, Jun. 09, 2023

Marshall Seeks Participants In Art And Aging Study

Researchers at Marshall University are seeking participants 55 and older to examine the effect of visual art activities on the well-being of aging adults.

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