Information & Resources for Seniors

 
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Virgin Islands Medical information and Resources:
 
 
V.I. Health Directory
 
 
     AARP (territorywide) 
     PO Box 1599 Kingshill
     St. Croix VI 00851
     Tel. 719-2277 / fax 692-2544
     Web site: www.aarp.org/vi 
     

Gov. Juan F. Luis Hospital & Medical Center
"The mission of the Governor Juan F. Luis Hospital and Medical Center is to deliver quality health care services to the people of St. Croix. The St. Croix District Governing Board will protect the patients’ right to receive services in a safe, compassionate, respectful and dignified manner. The St. Croix District Governing Board will work to create the best possible structural, fiscal and policy environment for the hospital to ensure that it can fulfill its obligations to its patients and the community"

Schneider Regional Medical Center
"Three facilities, but one healthcare system operating with one vision. Serving medical needs of patients all over the Caribbean"

Virgin Islands Medical Society
"Bringing into one organization, the physicians of the Virgin Islands"

 

 

 

Offical information from the U.S. Government:
 
Caregivers' Resources
Help providing care, benefits, long-distance caregiving, legal matters, support for caregivers...
 

Consumer Protection for Seniors
Consumer fraud, elder rights, advocates for nursing home residents...

Education, Jobs, and Volunteerism for Seniors
Adult education, AARP working options, Senior Corps...

End-of-Life Issues
Advance directives, estate planning, hospice...

Federal and State Agencies for Seniors
Administration on Aging, Social Security Administration, Veterans' Health Administration...

Grandparents Raising Grandchildren
Benefits and assistance, health and safety, state resources...

Health for Seniors
Disease, health care facilities, medicare, nutrition...

Housing for Seniors
Reverse mortgages, eldercare, nursing home comparison...

Laws and Regulations Concerning Seniors
Age Discrimination in Employment Act, Medicare Modernization Act, Social Security Act...

Money and Taxes for Seniors
Investing, tax counseling, estate planning...

Retirement
Pension plans, benefits calculator, retirement ages...

Travel and Recreation for Seniors
Amtrak senior discount, older drivers, travel tips...