Persons who will be 65 years old by June 30, 2014, or are 100% disabled and own property used exclusively as their residence, or a mobile home on leased land, may qualify for $20,000 Homestead Exemption or Disability on the assessed value of their home. Applications must be filed between Read more…
If you missed out on the Farmers Market Vouchers, you can come to CCCSO Administrative Offices on Tuesday, August 6 between 9am – 2pm to pick them up. Our offices are located at 724 10th Avenue, Huntington, WV. For more information, call us at 304-529-4952. You must be 60 years Read more…
Must be 60 or above, and a resident of Cabell County. Come to the location nearest you , and bring driver’s license and proof of residency (utility bill). Date Location Address Hours Monday July 22 14 West Senior Center 555 14th Street West 9am-12pm Tuesday July 23 Salt Rock Senior Read more…
Awareness—In March 2013, the CDC indicated that WV is now ranked first in the prevalence of arthritis in adults at 36%. An estimated 523,000 WV residents suffer from one of the hundred forms of arthritis, such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or fibromyalgia. Advocacy—Consider becoming an e-advocate and learn how to Read more…
If you are a family caregiver for someone with Alzheimer’s disease or a related dementia, the Family Alzheimer’s In-Home Respite Program (FAIR) can provide a regular break for you, a few hours per week, while a trained worker stays with your loved one. FAIR is state-funded and available in all Read more…
If you couldn’t make medical decisions for yourself, is there someone who knows what you would want and what you wouldn’t want? Do you have written directions (a living will) that explains the kind of care you want? Have you appointed a medical power of attorney to carry out your Read more…
Is there a senior in your community with a legal problem? Many needy seniors in your community know that they can turn to you for help. At WV Senior Legal Aid, we want to help you help those seniors. We can provide legal information, advice, and advocacy to needy seniors Read more…
PARKINSON’S DISEASE Written by Verneda Lights and Elizabeth Boskey, PHD on May 9th, 2012. Medically Reviewed by Brenda B. Spriggs, MD, MPH, FACP. OVERVIEW Parkinson’s disease (PD) is a progressive neurological disorder. It first presents with problems of movement. Smooth and coordinated muscle movements of the body are made possible Read more…