Time for West Virginia to Look at Improving Long-term Care Options

West Virginia has a large and growing population of older people who will likely need some type of long-term care and services to live safely in their later years. Among the states, West Virginia has the third highest percentage—20%—of its total population who are 65 or older. According to the West Virginia University Bureau of Business and Economic Research, the total population of West Virginians over 65 will grow 41% between 2010-2030.