New River Gorge National Park Wins Coveted Travel Ranking
The New River Gorge National Park and Preserve has been listed as the nation's top underrated travel destination by U.S. News and World Report.
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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.
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsAlzheimer’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.
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West 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…
Continue Reading Take Me to More NewsWhy 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…
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