Consumer Alert: WV American Water proposed 20% rate hike

Posted on 06/5/2013 by | AARP West Virginia | Comments

Advocacy | West Virginia Raise Your Voice Before They Raise Your Rates AARP West Virginia is encouraging West Virginia American Water (WVAWC) customers to speak out against a proposed 20 percent water rate hike, which will adversely impact an estimated 250,000 West Virginia families. In its December, 2012 rate filing with the West Virginia Public Service Commission (PSC), WVAWC cited increased levels of plant investment, rate of return, operating expenses and lower customer usage as the reasons for implementing $24 million in increased rates …

Resources for Long-term Care Options

Posted on 06/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

About AARP | Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | West Virginia AARP West Virginia has teamed with the West Virginia Health Care Association to provide state residents with reliable information on long-term care options in the Mountain State. WVSeniorCare.com offers information about medical equipment suppliers, pharmacies, hospitals, private in-home care providers, independent and assisted living communities, nursing homes and hospice facilities. Users can enter their county or town name to locate specific services as well as find information on government agencies and support groups. For a free printed copy of “WV …

Kanawha Valley Back To Work 50+ event planned for June 4

Posted on 05/22/2013 by | AARP West Virginia | Comments

Events | Money & Work | West Virginia Are you a 50+ jobseeker in the Kanawha Valley? AARP Foundation’s Back to Work 50+ connects jobseekers age 50 and older to information and resources about job opportunities within the growing health care sector. During these monthly information sessions, learn about: Local in-demand health care jobs, such as medical assistant and medical front office staff positions; Necessary job training; Interview and resume assistance. Information session attendees may also sign up to receive one-on-one assistance from community organizations that provide job …

Who’s Providing In-Home Care to Your Loved One?

Posted on 05/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Health & Wellbeing | Home & Family | West Virginia When it is up and running this summer, the state’s In-Home Care Registry will provide a way to research the backgrounds of in-home care workers. Strongly supported by AARP, the registry will eventually provide an online listing of in-home care providers and will include such information as education and training. Each provider on the list has passed a criminal background check. More than 9,000 in-home care providers assist older West Virginians, with the number expected to grow dramatically in coming …

Statewide Financial Education Events highlight WV Money Smart Week activities, April 20-27

Statewide Financial Education Events highlight WV Money Smart Week activities, April 20-27

Posted on 04/17/2013 by | AARP West Virginia | Comments

Events | Money & Work | Press | West Virginia AARP West Virginia and the AARP Foundation are partnering with more than 30 organizations, including the Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond, Federal Trade Commission, and FINRA Investor Education Foundation to promote financial wellness during 2013 West Virginia MoneySmart Week®, April 20 – 27. West Virginia Money Smart Week®(MSW) is part of a multi-state public awareness campaign of the Federal Reserve Bank that stresses the importance of financial literacy, informs consumers where they can get help, and provides free educational seminars and …

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Fourth Annual Smart Money Week April 20-27

Posted on 04/1/2013 by | AARP Blog Author | Comments

Events | Money & Work | West Virginia To strengthen financial security among state residents, AARP is cosponsoring Money Smart Week in West Virginia for the fourth year in a row. The April 20-27 observance underscores the importance of financial literacy. More than 30 state organizations have joined AARP, the AARP Foundation and the Federal Reserve banks of Richmond and Chicago to support the effort. Local businesses, financial institutions, libraries, nonprofits and government agencies are planning free workshops on topics such as safe investing, avoiding scams, planning for …

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