Grave Marker Dedication Honors Black Activist Bessie Woodson Yancey
A grave marker dedication was held this month for an Appalachian activist who died decades ago.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice 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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsJustice Shares More Vaccine Plan Details for Elderly, As School Employees, Teachers Decry Reopening Timeline
West Virginia Gov. Jim Justice announced the start Wednesday of a new vaccine rollout plan aimed at the state’s senior population called Save Our Wisdom, or SOW.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWest Virginia Attorney General Targets Elder Abuse
West Virginia Attorney General Patrick Morrisey says he has formed a new unit and a hotline to fight elder abuse.Morrisey said in a statement that the…
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Why Another of West Virginia's Geriatricians is Leaving the State
Last year we ran a story about the shortage of geriatricians in West Virginia. In it, we featured Todd Goldberg, the only full-time geriatrician in…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsObese Seniors Less Likely to Die at Home Than Less Heavy Peers
Most Americans say they want to die at home when the time comes. But a new study suggests that the more obese someone is, the less likely they are to…
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