Us & Them Encore: Who’s Going To Take Care Of Maw Maw?

We’re an aging nation. Today 16% of Americans are over 65. In the next few decades that will double as the youngest Baby Boomers move into old age. But in West Virginia, that future is now. It’s the third oldest state in the nation and more than 20% of its residents are over 65. At the same time, West Virginia’s birth rate is low because young people are leaving. That generational imbalance will increase in coming years. The numbers show a growing crisis. Senior care has shifted from a nursing home model to one focused on aging in place. The cost of care is lower the longer people stay in their homes. That’s led to an explosion in home-based support and care services. But now, those companies can’t find the workers they need to provide services for the growing elderly population.

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Us & Them Encore: Who’s Going To Take Care Of Maw Maw? is an episode from Us & Them by Trey Kay.

This episode is 52:05 long.

This episode was published on Nov 24, 2025.

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