Suicide risk increased among those 65 and older, experts say

Suicide risk increased among those 65 and older, experts say

BECKLEY, WV (WVNS) - Local agencies have been working to bring attention to increasing rates of suicide among senior citizens.  Raleigh County man sentenced for COVID-19 relief fraud scheme Though senior citizens may not be the first to come to mind when considering suicide risk, rates have risen among those 65 and older. In fact, this age group saw the largest increase in rates in recent years, according to the National Council on Aging. …