CHARLESTON, W.Va. — The Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter is urging families and caregivers to take immediate precautions as cold temperatures, snow, and earlier nightfall pose serious risks for the 38,100 individuals living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias in the state.

The challenges add to the significant burden faced by the estimated 65,000 unpaid caregivers in West Virginia, a group already struggling for support.

“People living with Alzheimer’s and other dementias are especially vulnerable during winter weather,” said Teresa Morris, program director for the Alzheimer’s Association West Virginia Chapter. “Impaired judgment and difficulty communicating discomfort can make it harder for them to respond appropriately to cold or hazardous conditions. That’s why it’s so i

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