Caregiving

Guardianship reform under the UGCOPPA act can transform the lives of Virgin Islanders. AARP VI is urging our elected officials to pass the Uniform Guardianship Act. The hearing for the Guardianship Reform Bill presented by AARP is set for hearing on May 24th in the Virgin Islands Legislature. This bill will protect and empower Virgin Islanders to have greater agency in their individual rights.

For the first time since AARP began publishing the Scorecard in 2011, more than half of Medicaid long-term care dollars nationwide for older adults and people with physical disabilities went to home- and community-based services instead of nursing homes and other institution.

Virgin Islands is bringing together older adults, caregivers and others for a workshop on ways to detect and prevent elder abuse.

Español | A notary’s responsibility is to evaluate and scrutinize the authenticity of important documents by witnessing the willingness of signers and ensuring their awareness of documentation. These documents include but are not limited to property deeds, wills and powers of attorney. Here in the U.S. Virgin Islands., notaries public are under the careful watch of the Lieutenant Governor and a recent measure by the 34th Legislature of the U.S. Virgin Islands has now reached Gov. Albert Bryan’s desk and will ensure notaries are more accessible. This is extremely important now that COVID-19 has put an elongated pause on personal interaction. And though the government is slowly lifting mask mandates and other restrictions, there is still a need for caution.

Just Saying Thank You Isn’t Enough

No matter where you are in the caregiver journey, these local agencies and organizations can help make the process easier

English AARP está proporcionando información y recursos sobre COVID-19 para ayudar a los isleños de las Islas Vírgenes mayores y sus familias a protegerse del virus y evitar que se propague a otros.

Español AARP is providing information and resources about COVID-19 to help older Virgin Islanders, and their families protect themselves from the virus and prevent it from spreading to others.

AARP Congratulates 2019 Class of Elected Officials for Championing Family Caregivers

Workshops will be held on both St. Croix and St. Thomas