Supporting Family Caregivers in Virgin Islands

Caring for a parent, spouse, or other loved one can be a 24/7 job that is emotionally, physically and financially difficult. That’s why AARP works tirelessly to support family caregivers, striving to make your big responsibilities a little bit easier.

RESOURCES

AARP Family Caregiving Site
AARP is here to help with information and resources on caregiver life balance, financial and legal issues, care at home, health and more.

Community Resource Finder
Easily access a comprehensive listing of dementia and aging-related resources such as care providers, programs and services available in a specified area.

Quick Tips for Caregivers
Check out how to use simple household items to solve everyday challenges

FIGHTING FOR YOU

AARP Virgin Islands helps pass law to support family caregivers
Many family caregivers are responsible for handling their loved one’s estate at death. The variations and complexities in state laws can be a challenge for a caregiver to navigate this legal landscape during a difficult time. This year, AARP Virgin Islands successfully advocated to simplify a part of the process for property owners and their heirs to help ease the probate process. Act No. 8169 helps family caregivers better navigate the transfer of their loved one’s property at death while also addressing other key issues and avoid a potentially lengthy and costly probate process


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New Law Creates Caregiver Advisory Committee
AARP’s National Volunteer President Catherine Alicia Georges serves on the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council, created by a bipartisan federal law that AARP fought hard to pass. The Council is charged with developing a national strategy to support family caregivers that includes communities, providers, government, and others. Learn more about the RAISE Family Caregiving Advisory Council.


Share your Story

Join the thousands of family caregivers have shared their experiences through AARP’s storytelling initiative, I Heart Caregivers. Your story will help AARP continue to fight for more support for family caregivers, including help at home, workplace flexibility, training, and relief in your state.