Funded by the Claude Worthington Benedum Foundation
West Virginia Long Term Care Partnership
We are committed to fostering West Virginians’
ability to age in place with improved economic security and in a
setting they choose--whether at home, in a residential care facility,
or elsewhere.
West Virginia has one of the oldest populations in the U.S., and its size is growing. Our state also has the nation’s highest disability rate. And, with less access to residential long-term care than most other states, many West Virginians will elect to remain at home as they age.
Public and private professionals from many disciplines across West Virginia are working hard to improve the experience of getting older. The Partnership seeks to bring together these varied efforts to create an integrated network of thought and action. By emphasizing collaboration and communication, we will propel statewide progress to support West Virginians in a more successful and financially secure aging experience.
We are just starting. Become part of this important work. Sign-up for our e-mailed updates or volunteer to get involved.
Phase II Continues -- Grants Awarded
The Long Term Care Partnership is supporting four projects between August 1 and November 19, 2010 that address policy recommendations developed by its first phase of working groups and presented at the June 4, 2010 Partner Summit. Each project is captained by a lead organization and also includes other partner organizations Read more.
Partnership Co-Issues Elder Economic Security Reports
In conjunction with its 2010 Partner Summit, the West Virginia Long Term Care Partnership co-issued the West Virginia Elder Economic Security Standard Index™ and Elder Economic Security Initiative™ Policy Brief. Read more and download the reports.