American Association of Retired Persons (AARP)

Most aging Americans will need long-term care in their lifetime. Loved ones often take on the labor and costs.

(CBS) Since 2017, three generations have taken care of Gladys Ortiz, an 83-year-old woman who lives in Miami and struggles with Parkinson's and dementia. Among them is her daughter, Yanira Portuondo, who…

John McCarthy March 19, 2025

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DHS Urges Disabled and Senior Population to Sign Up for Disaster Registry

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — The Department of Human Services (DHS) is asking anyone 60 years old or older and people with disabilities who live alone, to sign up for the Elder,…

John McCarthy July 15, 2022

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What Are Representative Payees For Social Security Recipients? Expert Columnist

Thousands of people get monthly Social Security benefits in Puerto Rico and United States Virgin Islands. Some need help managing their money. When we receive information that indicates you need help, we will assign a…

Victor Rodriguez March 26, 2021

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How To Get Your Social Security Benefit Statement

Tax season is approaching, and replacing your Benefit Statement for last year has never been easier. The Benefit Statement, also known as the SSA-1099 or the SSA-1042S, is a tax…

Victor Rodriguez February 11, 2021

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AARP Partners With V.I. Government To Provide Fitness Park On St. Croix

CHRISTIANSTED — AARP in the Virgin Islands has partnered with the Department of Sports, Parks and Recreation to help residents stay fit. The local organization recently announced the opening of…

VI Free Press January 31, 2021

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Vaccination Gives Us A Path Back To Normalcy, But The Virgin Islands Needs A Plan Based On Evidence: AARP

Dear Editor: After COVID claimed more than 300,000 lives, Americans received word in December that two vaccines had been granted emergency authorization in the United States. Now, as the first…

VI Free Press January 20, 2021

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VIPD’s Economic Crime Unit Issues Holiday Season Fraud Alert

FREDERIKSTED — Police Commissioner Trevor A. Velinor wishes to advise the public that the Christmas Season is fast approaching and there are those among us who seek to prey on…

VI Free Press November 11, 2020

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AARP Joins Forces With Wish of a Lifetime To Help Make Lifelong Dreams Come True

WASHINGTON — AARP is joining forces with the Colorado-based charity Wish of a Lifetime to help older adults fulfill their lifelong dreams. Since its founding in 2008, Wish of a…

VI Free Press September 8, 2020

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V.I. Council on the Arts Awarded Community Challenge Grant By AARP

CHARLOTTE AMALIE — V.I. Council on the Arts has been named a recipient of the 2020 AARP Community Challenge Grant, one of 184 grantees selected in the United States. The grant is…

VI Free Press August 20, 2020

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AARP Thanks Governor, Senators For Championing Family Caregivers

CHRISTIANSTED — Governor Albert A. Bryan, Jr. and Senators Novelle Francis, Jr. Myron Jackson, Janelle Sarauw and Brian Smith join an elite bipartisan group of 74 elected officials from 30…

VI Free Press January 28, 2020