International Rural Aging Project

Invited Symposia

Psychological Wellbeing in Rural West Virginia

Convener: Julie Hicks Patrick, Morgantown, West Virginia, US
Department of Psychology, West Virginia University

Date Thursday, June 8
Time 10:30 a.m. – 12 p.m
Location Room 204, Civic Center

Content 
Although older adults represent about 15% of West Virginia’s population, little is known about the challenges and personal resources present to them. This symposium will examine such aspects of successful aging. Drawing on a common sampling frame and methodology, unique data sets address:

1. theoretical aspects of successful aging; 

2. psychological resources; and 

3. potential threats to successful aging experienced by older rural adults. 

This symposium will highlight theoretical, clinical, and service-delivery issues relevant to successful aging among the rural elderly.

Presenter: Karen Roberto, Blacksburg, Virginia, US