Today, 63 million Americans — including our own Virgin Islanders — step up as family caregivers, helping older parents, spouses, and other loved ones live independently at home rather than in costly nursing homes. These everyday heroes hold up a broken long-term care system, managing medications, preparing meals, helping with bathing and dressing, and more. In the Virgin Islands alone, family caregivers provide thousands of hours of care each year, worth an exceptional amount in unpaid labor.
On October 28, 2025, Troy de Chabert-Schuster proudly testified before the 36th Legislature's Committee on Health, Hospitals, and Human Services, championing important amendments to the Caregivers Leave Act (Bill No. 36-0086). This proposed legislation is an exciting step forward, ensuring that all full-time employees of the Government of the Virgin Islands, including those working with independent boards, commissions, and agencies, receive four hours of administrative leave every month to fulfill their essential caregiving responsibilities for a seriously ill spouse, child, parent, or any legal dependent.
We are excited to announce that Social Security celebrated its 90th anniversary in August! To commemorate this milestone, AARP VI has rescheduled a special event on St. Croix for Saturday, November 8th, from 10 AM to 2 PM—and you’re warmly invited!
Join AARP VI on November 13th at Caribbean Cinemas for a FREE screening of "Now You See Me 3." The third installment in the Now You See Me series, titled Now You See Me: Now You Don't, follows the original Four Horsemen as they reunite to recruit three skilled illusionists for a high-stakes heist. The plot revolves around the theft of the world's largest queen diamond from a powerful crime syndicate. The film promises to deliver mind-bending magic, intricate planning, and a thrilling climax.
As of November 1, 2025, millions of Americans—including many older Virgin Islanders—may not receive their monthly food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) due to the ongoing federal government shutdown. This disruption affects individuals living on fixed incomes, many of whom rely on SNAP to afford groceries and maintain their health.
Español | We’re almost one month into the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season, and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association (NOAA) has forecasted what could be its seventh consecutive above-average hurricane season. AARP-Virgin Islands is working very hard to keep the territory – especially its 50+ community – informed about preparing for the current hurricane season and other disasters.
English | El acceso a internet de alta velocidad ya no es un lujo, es una necesidad. Y dado que la pandemia de COVID-19 está comenzando su tercer año, el acceso a internet de alta velocidad asequible y confiable, también conocido como banda ancha, es esencial para proporcionar las conexiones que los residentes de las Islas Vírgenes con sus familiares, amigos, proveedores de atención médica, trabajo y mucho más.
Español | High speed internet is no longer a luxury, it’s a necessity. And with the COVID-19 pandemic now entering its third year, access to affordable and reliable high speed internet, also known as broadband, is essential to providing the connections Virgin Islanders need to family, friends, health care providers, work and so much more.
Retired Virgin Islands government employees can go back to work without giving up part of their pensions, under a new law passed after a campaign by AARP Virgin Islands.
English | Si bien es posible que la pandemia reciente nos haya mantenido separados, la misión de inclusión de AARP Islas Vírgenes es más fuerte que nunca a medida que continuamos observando el Mes del Orgullo (Pride Month) en el territorio. El 18 de junio, nos encontrará formando equipo con Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. y St. Croix Pride en la Feria de Salud y Bienestar de Frederiksted Health Care. Únase a nosotros para saber cómo seguiremos abogando por la comunidad de lesbianas, gays, bisexuales, transexuales y queer o cuestionando (LGBTQ+) en Islas Vírgenes para obtener recursos y, por supuesto, para obtener algunos obsequios excelentes de AARP. Desde 2018, AARP-VI ha estado involucrado en celebraciones y eventos planeados en conjunto con St. Croix Pride y el 25 de junio nos dirigimos a St. Thomas para unirnos a Gay Pride VI para la muy esperada Marcha del Orgullo.
Español | Though the recent pandemic may have kept us apart, AARP-Virgin Islands’ mission of inclusivity is stronger than ever as we continue to observe Pride Month in the territory. On June 18, you can find us teaming with Frederiksted Health Care, Inc. and St. Croix Pride at the Frederiksted Health Care Pride Health and Wellness Fair. Join us to learn how we will go on to advocate for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer or Questioning (LGBTQ+) community in the VI for resources, and of course, to pick up some great AARP goodies. Since 2018, AARP-VI has been involved in celebrations and events planned in conjunction with St. Croix Pride and on June 25, we head to St. Thomas to join Gay Pride VI for highly anticipated Pride Walk.
Three recent bills pushed by AARP Virgin Islands were signed into law by Gov. Albert Bryan Jr. (D), providing easier access to estate-planning services and seeking to make streets and sidewalks safer.