After two years of hard work, the amendments to the Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099) passed unanimously today before the 36th Legislature. AARP VI testified in support of the amendments to the territory’s Elder and Dependent Adult Abuse Prevention Act (Bill 36-0099). This Bill was sponsored by Senator-at-Large Angel L. Bolques, Jr.
"Elder abuse is not an abstract problem - it is a harsh reality in our islands. Too often, it is hidden in silence, whether in the form of financial exploitation, physical harm, neglect, or psychological manipulation. Each case represents not just a crime, but a betrayal of trust and a violation of the fundamental right to live with dignity and safety," stated AARP State Director Troy De Chabert-Schuster.
One of the most popular ways for criminals to steal money and sensitive information is by impersonating a trusted source—often a government agency. According to the Federal Trade Commission, victims of government impostor scams reported over $577 million stolen from them in 2024 – and due to underreporting, that’s likely a vast undercount.
It has been said that a budget is a set of priorities put in numbers. Show me your budget, and I’ll see what you value. For over 65 years, AARP has advocated in a non-partisan way for older Americans to have what they need to live their best life at any age, choosing where they want to live, and never being discriminated against because of their age, gender or financial status.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced it will no longer allow beneficiaries and those applying for Social Security to confirm their identity over the phone and, instead, will require that they do so online or in person at a local office to complete the application process.