Caregiving

As West Virginia’s population grows older, a recent AARP West Virginia survey finds that an overwhelming number of West Virginians support home and community-based services; critical programs that promote greater responsiveness to the needs of older West Virginians.

Get Your Questions Answered at AARP’s Free Webinar for Family Caregivers

Introducing AARP West Virginia's Prepare To Care podcast, focused on providing information and resources for family caregivers in West Virginia and beyond. The podcast is meant to serve as a resource for families in West Virginia and beyond, providing information and tools to assist individuals as they prepare to care for a loved one or if they already are in the midst of the family caregiving journey.

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Our Special Online Sessions Can Help You Balance Them

Our online Q&A sessions can help you keep your loved one secure.

A state law enacted in 2017 aims to ease the shortage of health care providers in West Virginia, especially in rural areas.

Join two live webinars to find out how to identify and react to changes in your loved one’s behavior

Family visits during the holidays are a prime time to make sure aging relatives are managing all right on their own. For an estimated 282,000 family caregivers in West Virginia, this can be challenging, as they consider how to help loved ones continue to live at home.

November is National Family Caregivers Month, and AARP West Virginia is working to ease the burden on caregivers in Charleston and other communities across the state.