AARP VI and the VI Department of Human Services Collaborate to Host the Third Component of their Elder Justice Summit: Safeguarding Older Virgin Islanders, Supporting Caregivers

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AARP VI and the VI Department of Human Services will collaborate to host the third component of their Elder Justice Summit: Safeguarding Older Virgin Islanders, Supporting Caregivers, on Monday, September 29, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at My Brother’s Workshop Campus, St. Thomas, VI (behind Home Depot). This is a FREE event that is open to the public.

This powerful session is designed for caregivers and the older adults they care for, focusing on the impact of elder abuse and exploitation on both sides of the caregiving relationship—and, most importantly, how to stop and prevent it.

Featured Presentations:

• Shelby King Gaddy, Esq., Executive Director, Legal Services of the Virgin Islands – Safeguarding Legal Documents
• Risk Manager, First Bank Virgin Islands – Bank Safe: Protecting Your Finances
• Jessica Whyte, MA, LPC, NCC, Licensed Professional Counselor – The Emotional Side of Caregiving and Being Cared For

Together, we will explore the emotional and psychological dimensions of caregiving, acknowledge the challenges and vulnerabilities caregivers and care recipients face, and share practical strategies to build resilience, protection, and compassion in elder care.

Breakfast and lunch will be provided.

Register for this FREE event: https://events.aarp.org/1V5Brl