The Rural Caregiver Website is a web resource focusing on older adults in rural areas. Through the links below, it hopes to provide user-friendly information to caregivers and communities on issues ranging from aging statistics to aging policy. Funding for this project is provided by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation.
The West Virginia Database provides key statistics about the state and its counties relevant to older adults.
Aging within a rural area is distinct from aging in urban locales. Within this area is information on the current issues in rural aging.
This page contains important information for users who are in search of information concerning end-of-life planning.
Within this section a multitude of topics are explored that concern the family caregiver.
A place to find support, comfort and interaction with other caregivers.
This page will be dedicated to providing information on current issues on the local, state, and federal level to keep you informed on policies being implement and those being considered
The community collaboration page is designed to highlight areas where West Virginia Communities have united in an effort to benefit Seniors.
In this section, links to websites from local, state, and federal organizations and agencies are given to assist caregivers in finding the resources they need.
Link here to find get more information about the Rural Caregiver Project and the WVU Center on Aging.
Search for topics of interest within the Rural Caregiver Website.