AARP West Virginia is expanding its team of volunteers dedicated to improving the lives of the state’s older residents. Volunteers can work from home or in person.
West Virginians who use insulin will see their copays for the diabetes drug capped at $35 a month in aggregate under a state law that will take effect Jan. 1.
Whet your appetite for farm-to-table meals at Charleston’s year-round Capitol Market, where award-winning West Virginia chef Paul Smith will give monthly interactive cooking demonstrations starting this spring.
As the holidays approach—and with them the season of charitable giving—AARP West Virginia is urging residents to be on guard against shady charities and criminals who exploit people’s generosity.
West Virginia’s population is aging; federal health officials say 69 percent of people 65 and older will need long-term care. Nationally, millions of direct care workers will be needed, according to the nonprofit PHI.
A new law passed by the West Virginia Legislature will expand the West Virginia Veterans’ Council from nine to 11 members, ensuring diverse representation from regions of the state and military service branches.