AARP West Virginia

About 1 in 10 older Americans have reported experiencing elder abuse, and most experts believe the crime is underreported. According to the National Council on Aging, just 1 in 14 cases of abuse against people age 60-plus is reported to authorities.

Household budgeting, staying out of debt, saving for college, planning for retirement—Americans face financial challenges at every stage of life.

Locals know Charleston as a place with small-town charm and capital-city attractions such as a symphony orchestra and museums.

Nearly 40 percent of West Virginians are 50 or older, and AARP will fight for their interests in the legislative session that begins Feb. 8. AARP staff and volunteers on the Capitol Advocacy Team will work with lawmakers throughout the 60-day session to advance legislative priorities such as retirement security; access to affordable, reliable broadband service; caregiving; and home- and community-based services.

AARP West Virginia has presented its highest volunteer recognition, the Andrus Award for Community Service, to Danny Gray of Ronceverte.

Community leaders in West Virginia’s largest city have officially taken the first steps toward joining AARP’s Network of Age Friendly Communities. Earlier this month, Charleston (WV) City Council approved a resolution in support of joining the U.S. affiliate of the World Health Organization’s (WHO) Age-Friendly Cities and Communities Program, becoming the first West Virginia municipality or county to do so.

Golden Bears’ two-sport student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

Irish’ two-sport student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

Huskies' student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor

Fighting Irish student-athlete earns AARP/MetroNews statewide honor