New Program Aims To Keep Seniors At Home, This West Virginia Morning

On this West Virginia Morning, as baby boomers in West Virginia and nationwide continue to age, more Gen X and Millennial adults are finding themselves as caregivers for their parents. Pittsburgh’s major health systems are designing a new program alongside federal agencies aimed at keeping seniors at home for as long as possible.  

It’s a strategy Japan has been exploring for more than two decades.  

In this “Designing Dignity” series, WESA’s Kiley Koscinski takes a look at how the country’s care managers bridge medical and social support. 

Also, southern West Virginia saw significant flooding last week and Kentucky saw even more over the weekend. But a system to detect rising water isn’t any closer to completion.

And, the West Virginia Mine Wars Museum is creating the largest labor history driving trail in the United States, and community members have a chance to shape how it will look.

Finally, West Virginia’s America250 celebration kicks off in just a few short days. We bring you a snapshot on what to expect.

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Maria Young produced this episode.

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